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  • 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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Mural, Music and Memories: Saying Farewell to Bil Zahn

Retiring after 22 years as Burleigh Elementary School principal, Bil Zahn and his legacy were celebrated Friday, first with an all-school ceremony unveiling the new school monument sign, and later, a cookout.

Mural, Music and Memories: Saying Farewell to Bil Zahn
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In-Person Absentee Voting Ends Today

Voting in person at your municipal clerk's office ends at 5 p.m. today. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day Tuesday and received by the clerk's office by June 8.

In-Person Absentee Voting Ends Today
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Elmbrook Retirees, Outstanding Employees Honored for Service

Among the retirees recognized Wednesday were Superintendent Matt Gibson, Burleigh Elementary Principal Bil Zahn and Hillside Elementary Principal Julie Kremer. Nine received Outstanding Employee Awards.

Elmbrook Retirees, Outstanding Employees Honored for Service
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UPDATE: Wauwatosa Woman Died After Head-On Crash

Brookfield Fire Chief Charlie Myers said a 69-year-old woman was talking to paramedics before being taken to an area hospital where she later died.

UPDATE: Wauwatosa Woman Died After Head-On Crash
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Soldiers Honored at Memorial Day Ceremony

The Smoky Hollow Muzzle Loaders, 1812 Daughters, relatives of Revolutionary War veteran Nathan Hatch and Boy Scout Troop 71 joined the Behing-Kutchera American Legion Post 296 for a ceremony.

Soldiers Honored at Memorial Day Ceremony
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PHOTOS: Memorial Day Parade

After being at Oak Hill Cemetery for a memorial service, Patch high-tailed it over to see the end of the parade in Elm Grove. Please help by adding your parade photos for your neighbors to enjoy!

PHOTOS: Memorial Day Parade
Brookfield|News|

Beaches, Pool Won't Open Until After Monday's Hot Temps

Unfortunately, the beaches like Fox Brook in Brookfield — and the Wirth Park pool — won't be open for the steamy weather Monday. Read the details on when the local watering holes will open.

Beaches, Pool Won't Open Until After Monday's Hot Temps
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Memorial Day Events in Brookfield, Elm Grove

From parades and rifle salutes to pancake breakfasts and wreath-layings on soldiers' graves, there are many ways to celebrate Memorial Day in Brookfield and Elm Grove.

Memorial Day Events in Brookfield, Elm Grove