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July 2009

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» New Berlin West-Brown Deer baseball photo gallery now online 7/3

» Former student charged in Facebook coercion case seeks lower bail 7/2

» New Berlin West, Tosa West baseball photos now online 7/1

» Four Eisenhower standouts named to All-Suburban team 6/30

» StoneFire Pizza owners face foreclosure suit 6/30

» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online 6/29

» Eisenhower High School, Middle School honor rolls now online 6/26

» Waukesha County chamber leader announces retirement 6/26

» New Berlin approves up to 4 furlough days for city employees 6/24

» School district goes to four-day work week 6/23

» New Berlin mayor seeking furloughs for city employees 6/19

» New Berlin School Board split on 2009-10 tax levy 6/11

» City looking to close potential budget shortfall 6/11

» Expecting parents invited to be part of child health study 6/11

» Summer school to shift to four-day week pilot program 6/11

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Local News & Features

StoneFire Pizza owners face foreclosure suit

The owners of StoneFire Pizza are facing a foreclosure suit over its New Berlin building, but the popular party-theme restaurant remains in business.

City's looking golden for its Fourth of July festivities

New Berlin's celebration, coinciding with the city's 50th anniversary, has weathered the economic troubles and features more than 100 sponsors in what promises to be a gala event.

From NOW Newspapers

More local coverage: News | Sports | Neighbors

Obituaries | Letters to the Editor

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Police News

Recent police reports from the New Berlin Police Department

Going Prices

Recent home sales in New Berlin

NBAA youth sports

The New Berlin Athletic Association is a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides kids with a variety of athletic programs, including basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball and softball. Check out recent game stories here!

Baseball results: Week 3
Baseball results: Weeks 1 & 2

New Berlin Links

• City of New Berlin
• Waukesha County
• New Berlin Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
• New Berlin School District
• New Berlin Public Library

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Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Are you the Fairest of the Fair?
Date: until Wednesday, July 1
Applications are being accepted for the 167th Waukesha County Fair’s Fairest of the Fair contest. Any Waukesha County resident, at least 18 years of age on or before July 15, 2009, with Fair experience is encouraged to apply. ”Fairest” entry forms are available at www.WaukeshaCountyFair.com

New Berlin Independence Day celebration
Date: Thursday through Saturday, July 4
Grounds open at Malone Park, 163rd and National, at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, and at 9 a.m. on July 4. The park will host a variety of family activities, including carnival games and rides. The main parade begins at 1 p.m. on July 4 and fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. Visit the city's Web site for more information.

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Your Map

Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make New Berlin the unique community it is.

Your Views

Forum: What is the best thing about summer in Milwaukee?

Your Stories

Do you have some news that you'd like to share? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

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Your Photos

From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.

Mary Anderson, Waukesha County Park System - Waukesha , WI

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Community Voices

Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.

Conservatively Speaking
By Mary Lazich
America is uniquely blessed

Observations
By Ray McInerny, Sr
Our Four Freedoms!

Inside New Berlin
By Linda Richter
New Board Member Absent When School Board Voted On Tax Levy

Independent Declarations
By Keith Hastings
Where Will Our Rights Be Left?

Then Again
By Audrey Juds
NB Hospital staff still strong in spirit (3)

New Berlin Citizens for Responsible Government
By Ralph Heun
Mayor's Calhoun Road veto to be considered on June 9, 2009 (9)

Providing Logical Solutions (PLS) for a Better Community
By Paul Lincoln Scheuble
We Care PLS

Land Savers
By New Berlin Land Conservancy
Why landowners should consider promising to keep their land in agriculture in perpetuity.

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If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.

This is New Berlin

Mayor Jack F. Chiovatero shares his thoughts about why New Berlin is a great place to live, work and play.

Dr. Paul Kreutzer, Superintendent of schools, talks about the staff, students, parents and unique programs at the New Berlin School District.

Fun on the Fourth

New Berlin's Independence Day celebration will coincide with the city's 50th anniversary. Grounds open at Malone Park, 163rd and National, at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 2-3, and at 9 a.m. on July 4. The park will host a variety of family activities, including carnival games and rides, a high school battle of the bands and a New Berlin Fire Department flashlight candy hunt. The main parade begins at 1 p.m. on July 4 and fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. Check out NOW's preview of the event.

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

NOW All-Suburban Softball

New Berlin Eisenhower dominated this season's All-Suburban staff and online voting as Lauren Beres (left), Megan Duerlinger, Kayla Schlegel and Liz Wiese were named to the team, the most players of any school.

Profile: Lions' leaders honored for stellar work

POY Profile: Softball duo a sister act

Coach of the Year: Jack of all trades

All-Suburban team: Profiles of each player

'We Want a Pitcher!'

Trials and tribulations
of a youth baseball coach

NOW sports writer Dave Cotey blogs about his experiences as co-manager of a team of 6-year-olds in the New Berlin Athletic Association's summer baseball program.

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New Berlin National Dash

The New Berlin Junior Women's Club presents the 3rd Annual New Berlin National Dash! Join them Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 12:00pm. Walk or run down National Avenue before the parade begins! The Mliwaukee Brewers Famous Racing Sausages will be there! For more information or to register, visit the New Berlin Junior Women's Club page.