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Culver's to Donate Sales Today to Honor Flight
Looking for somewhere to get dinner or a late-night cool treat? Culver's is donating a percentage of its sales July 18 to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
- Brookfield, WI
A Green Bay native with a journalism degree and criminology and law studies minor from Marquette University, Lisa Sink comes to Patch.com after working for more than 15 years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / JSOnline.com and the Milwaukee Sentinel. She also has freelanced for other media, such as the Business Journal, Wisconsin Builder magazine and the American Planning Association.
Way back in those heady college days, Lisa says she naively thought she had life figured out. But then she got married, bought a house and had two children. And she learned that life is messy and learning is a lifelong adventure.
Learning about new people and ideas is what keeps Lisa in journalism during this uncertain time for the industry. Patch.com will offer her new editing and managerial challenges that she is sure to stumble upon. But then she'll get up and keep moving.
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Memory Care Center Wins Despite Neighbors' Opposition
Only one alderman sided with neighbors opposed to the 100-bed memory care facility on St. Luke's Catholic Church-owned land, while others said the project was needed as the community ages.
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Letter to Editor: Vote Hutton for Aug. 14 Assembly Primary
A letter-writer urges residents to vote for Hutton Aug. 14 for the state Assembly's 13th District, saying Hutton has conservative values, compassion and strong business experience.
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Brookfield Man Makes Fatal Jump off Milwaukee Bridge
The man's identity was not immediately released by the Milwaukee County sheriff's department who said two witnesses saw the man jump to his death.
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Car in Aborted Police Chase Goes Airborne, Crashes into Qdoba
A Brookfield officer said he aborted pursuit before the 25-year-old Brookfield man lost control, skidding near Capitol Drive and North 124th Street and missing cars waiting at the intersection early Sunday.
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Hit and Run Driver Surrendered in Roundabout Injury Crash
The driver who fled the scene of Sunday's collision that seriously injured a 25-year-old Brookfield woman turned himself in Monday, police say.
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Surprise, Surprise? Heat Advisory in Effect Through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Waukesha County from noon on Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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Week Ahead: Memory Care Project Vote, Southern Rock, Recharge Wisconsin
The week ahead also features the first Elmbrook School Board meeting with new Superintendent Mark Hanson, auditions at Sunset Playhouse and a library presentation on understanding Medicare.
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High of 101 Tuesday? Time for Ice Cream
Patch has scooped up Tuesday's flavors of the day around the Brookfield area to match you with your favorite cool cone. At one place you can even choose your flavor by your mood.
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Photos: Dominic Days Offers Fun for All Ages
St. Dominic Catholic Parish's annual festival runs until 5:30 p.m. Sunday, with a Mass, rides, food, a car show, Sheepshead tournament and live music.
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Letter to Editor: Hutton Deserves Vote for 13th Assembly Seat
Brookfield couple says Rob Hutton is the best choice in the Aug. 14 primary election for the 13th Assembly District. Hutton's private business experience, values and fiscal philosophy are key, they say.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Photos: Rain, Rain, Stay Today — Add Your Pictures
In a severe drought emergency, any drop of rain is a blessing. Parts of southeastern Wisconsin got some brief downpours and thunder. Share your photos here!
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Dominic Days Offers Festival Fun Through Sunday
Whether or not you're a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Parish, everyone is invited to its annual church festival this weekend, with rides, live music, a car show, Sheepshead tournament, grilled food, beer and prizes.
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Lilly Road to Close for Capitol Drive Construction
Lilly Road will be closed between Newall Drive and Ranch Road for about five weeks. See DOT's recommended detours.
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Starbucks Giving Away Free Refresher Beverage Friday
Pick up a 12-ounce Cool Lime or Very Berry Hibiscus drink during a three-hour window on Friday.
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New Berlin Girl Pulled from Brookfield Pool Has Died
An 8-year-old girl found unconscious and unresponsive in Wirth Aquatic Center died Wednesday at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, according to the Waukesha County Medical Examiner's office.
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Brookfield Imposes Lawn Watering Ban
The city of Brookfield joins a growing number of communities enacting outdoor watering bans as hot, dry conditions persist.
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Police Reports: Beer-Can Throwing and Other Vandalism
Mischief married recent Brookfield police logs.
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Police Reports: Few Violations of Burning, Fireworks, Sprinkling Rules
The latest police reports show most residents are abiding by the city's continued ban on outdoor burning and fireworks and rules on outdoor watering. A few citations have been issued.
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Baseball Playoffs: Spartans Advance, Lancers Lose Close Game
The Brookfield Central boys baseball team's season ended Tuesday with a 6-7 loss at Mukwonago. Brookfield East blanked Waukesha North to advance to face the Hamilton Chargers Friday night.
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