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  • Shorewood, WI

Adam joined Patch in November 2010, launching Shorewood Patch as editor. After a four-year stint in the U.S. Air Force as a military cop, he began studying journalism at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. obtaining an associated degree in 2005. He continued studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, obtaining his bachelors degree. Adam interned as a multimedia reporter at My Community NOW Newspapers covering community news in the Milwaukee metro area for about a year, prior to joining Patch.

Adam has been married for eight years and has two children, seven-years and two-years-old.

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Shorewood Receives Award for 2010 Budget

For the second year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Shorewood with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Shorewood Receives Award for 2010 Budget
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Police: Dog Incident Victim Lied to Police About How it Happened

Shorewood police say a Shorewood woman who was mauled on Milwaukee's east side — not here as originally believed — has been released from the hospital after treatment. She also lied to police about how the incident unfolded.

Police: Dog Incident Victim Lied to Police About How it Happened
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School Officials Table Vote on Employee Handbook

The School Board plans to meet Tuesday to hear final concerns from the teacher's union on the employee handbook. The board's president says they plan to vote on the handbook at a June 26 meeting.

School Officials Table Vote on Employee Handbook
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Shorewood Election Guide

The candidates and issues that will affect Shorewood, Milwaukee County and Wisconsin.

Shorewood Election Guide
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Shorewood Turned into Neighborhood Game Board

A game is ongoing which everyone can participate in. Five racers are trying to make their way to the Milwaukee River, from Lake Michigan.

Shorewood Turned into Neighborhood Game Board
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Miss Cupcake Shifting Opening to Early July

Shorewood's new cupcake shop, offering cakes, brownies, cookies, pies and of course cupcakes, among other sweets, is scheduled to open up shop at 3801 N. Oakland Ave. this summer.

Miss Cupcake Shifting Opening to Early July
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PHOTOS: Shorewood Men's Club Chicken BBQ

Ninety-degree weather brought out a large crowd and filled Atwater Park for a summer tradition in Shorewood on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Shorewood Men's Club Chicken BBQ
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Village Officials Approve $10,000 Liquor License Work-around

With Shorewood currently out of regular Class B liquor licenses and forced to charge $10,000 for reserve permits, village officials seek to avoid discouraging prospective Shorewood business owners with excessive fees.

Village Officials Approve $10,000 Liquor License Work-around
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Shorewood High School's Class of 2012

Congratulations to Shorewood High School students who will walk in Thursday evening's graduation ceremony. Here's a full list of the class of 2012.

Shorewood High School's Class of 2012