The Year in Wisconsin (and Greendale) Politics

From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.

Greendale Property Taxes: Where and How to Pay

Village Hall is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday for year-end tax payments.

Weird Weather Topped Headlines in 2012

National Weather Service recaps 2012, which was indeed hot enough for all of us.

Silence Me... Please

The NRA would like to arm Greendale's - and the nation's - schools. Solution or escalation?

Police Blotter: ‘Tis the Season for Retail Theft

Retail theft, drugs, a dog at-large and a loud argument are calls that police handled last week.

Southridge Area Year in Review

Let's take a look back at a new Walmart, Macy's, Southridge renovations and new businesses along 76th Street.

Greendale Person of the Year Runners Up

While Greendale Cheer Coach Tina Zamjahn won this year, we did have a number of note worthy nominations that include former Superintendent William Hughes, Dave Bauer and Mark Bucko.

Greendale Person of the Year: Tina Zamjahn

Zamjahn has been coaching the Greendale Cheerleading Team for about 30 years. A number of people attest to her dedication in helping guide young girls in many aspects in life.

Greendale Theatre Presents Groundbreaking Musical 'Next To Normal'

'Next To Normal' is an intense emotional musical that aims right for the audience’s heart with its story of a mother struggling with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family.

House Hunt: Take a Peek at Houses For Sale in Greendale

Want to own a house in Greendale? House Hunt can help you minimize the pain of shopping for a house.

Jane Kaczmarek to Appear on "Law & Order: SVU'

Greendale native is set to appear as a prosecutor on show on January 9.

Greendale Winners of Public Celebrations Lighting Contest

Check out the winners of the lighting contest. Cool houses!

Bomb Threat Suspect Told Police He Was Bullied Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. A male Greendale High School student allegedly wrote a bomb threat to disrupt homecoming activities.

Harmony Inn Closing, Joey Gerard's Opening Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Many people were disappointed when Harmony Inn closed but Joey Gerard's quickly came into the Village Center soon after.

Passing of Mark Brunelli Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story is about a community coming together to help a friend during his fight with cancer.

Panther Pub and Eatery in Village Center Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story is about a planned Greendale athletics-themed pub and eatery that will open in the Village Center sometime next summer.

Five Students Arrested for Bomb Threat Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story is about five teenage girls who told investigators they made a bomb threat to get out of school early because of the nice weather.

Woman, 82, Fatally Struck by Car Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story is about an elderly woman who was fatally struck by a car driven by a Jimmy John's driver.

Greendale Pediatrician Identified as Child Sex Offender Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story is about a Greendale pediatrician who admitted to Boy Scout leaders that he sexually abused boys as a volunteer camp doctor.

Southridge Old Navy Closing Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story is about the closing of Old Navy this past summer.

Tech Savvy Victim Nabs Alleged Burglar Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story features a man who was able to find his stolen computer with his iPhone.

Buca di Beppo Coming to Southridge Among Top 2012 Stories

Patch will be counting down the top Greendale stories of 2012 leading up to New Year Day. Today's story features restaurant Buca di Beppo coming to Southridge in 2013.

Woman Charged With Shoplifting $500 Worth of Merchandise

Suspect is accused of trying to make off with $500 in merchandise in a shopping bag.

What's Open on Christmas Eve and Day?

Patch will make it easier for you find few restaurants and stores open on Christmas Eve around the area.

NRA Calls for 'Armed Security' Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

House Hunt: Greendale Homes Above $300K

Want to own a house in Greendale? House Hunt can help you minimize the pain of shopping for a house.

When are Christmas Church Services in Greendale?

Several churches offer services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Possible Class Additions to Greendale High School

The Greendale School District will be reviewing additional course offerings, which include AP Human Geography, Carpentry and more.

Greendale Contractor Accused of Stealing From Client

A Greendale contractor is accused of stealing jewelry while working at a home, then selling it to stores in Greenfield.

Rumors of School Shootings Circulate at Area Districts

Greendale put the school on hold after sightings of a suspicious man. Other districts dealing with rumors of threats of violence on Friday include Waukesha, Oak Creek and Menomonee Falls.

GHS Locked Down For Suspicious Person

Greendale High School was put on "hold" after a suspicious person was seen in the building.

Greendale Resident Organizing 'Turn in Guns' Event

Blogger Jazon Patzfahl is looking for police departments and businesses to help coordinate an event where people can turn in guns to authorities.

Village Attorney Burns Honored for 46 Years of Service

Burns was first elected as a trustee to the village board in 1966 and served through 1968

Advanced Disposal Wins Greendale Recycling Contract

Village can take over recycling in the second year of the contract, which saves the community $100,000.

Multi-family rummage

22nd Annual Make a Difference Day: Volunteer Breakfast Kick-Off and Yard Work at Homes of Older Adults

YWCA Southeast Wisconsin Grand Opening

Indoor Lacrosse for Youth and High School Players

Wisconsin Golden Gloves Charities Fall Show

Jordin Sparks at Boston Store