Library/City Hall Decision: Post-Mortem

Some random thoughts about last night and what it means for the future.

Mayor Breaks Tie As City Hall, Library Relocation Plans Approved

Council split on Delphi decision.

How Much Do Mayor Candidates' Interests 'Conflict'?

Potential conflicts of interest a topic on the campaign trail.

City Hall/Library Decision Could Come Tonight

Relocating two civic buildings on council agenda.

Three Mayor Candidates, Three Contrasting Delphi Opinions

Verhalen, Scaffidi, Michalski have competing views on the city hall/library issue.

Proposal Would Extend I-794 Through Oak Creek

Public hearing on plan scheduled for Feb. 29.

Forum Shows Ramifications Following Delphi, Civic Center Decision

Council could put end to location discussion Feb. 7.

Drexel Avenue Construction To Begin Mid-February

Construction will coincide with Drexel Interchange work, last through November.

Forum Is Your Chance to Ask Questions of Oak Creek Mayoral Candidates

Residents can participate through live stream on Oak Creek Patch.

Council, School Board Will Discuss Redevelopment Options

The Civic Center and Delphi sites are focus of Jan. 30 meeting.

New Home Construction On the Rise in Oak Creek

Permits for new single-family homes up 16 percent.

Honadel: Wisconsin's Trifecta Of Jobs Must Include Mining

State representative says mining bill creates new economic opportunities.

President Gives Master Lock Shout Out In SOTU

Oak Creek-based company named in Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday.

Retirements In City's Workforce Create Voids, Savings

Oak Creek will likely delay filling many positions until March.

Errors Put Some Oak Creek Residents In Wrong Voting District

Clerk's office says problems in Oak Creek appear to be straightened out.

What Does Future Hold For Oak Creek Public Library?

Library officials have ambitious plans for next facility.

Survey: Oak Creek Doing Well, But Room For Improvement

More than 500 residents gave their views on Oak Creek through survey.

More Improvements Coming For Abendschein Park

Concession stand with bathrooms, storage space among upgrades.

Oak Creek Mayoral Forum Set For Feb. 8

Patch will provide live streaming video of the event.

Short-Term Oak Creek Mayor Could Have Long-Term Impact

Foeckler is in office at busy time in Oak Creek.

Walker Recall News Highlights from Jan. 17

A presentation of the major news points from Tuesday, Jan. 17, when organizers turned in nearly 2 million total signatures to recall Republican state legislators, including Gov. Scott Walker.

Recall Supporters Say Petition Was Defaced

Police called to incident on 27th Street Jan. 7.

News, Discussion of the Walker Recall

Read the live blog run by Patch editors throughout the day, as organizers turned in hundreds of thousands of signatures to recall Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and several state senators.

Governor Endorses Rep. Honadel's Jobs Plan

Oak Creek's state representative pushing plan to match job seekers with employers.

I-94 Construction Project Will Bring Noise ... Relief?

For some areas of Oak Creek, it's true.

Learn About New Voter ID Law At Informational Session

Meeting in South Milwaukee will address common questions related to new law.

Three Seek Milwaukee County Supervisor Seat

All serve on governing bodies of their communities.

Oak Creek Recycling Center Fee Officially Axed

City will instead cut back on the recycling yard's hours of operation.

County Executive Abele Will Run Unopposed

Abele was elected last year to replace Scott Walker.

Tentative Timeline Set For City Hall, Library Decision

Many anxiously awaiting verdict on the location of two civic buildings.

Three Aldermen, Treasurer Face Challengers

Primary will be held Feb. 21 for mayor, clerk, 6th District Alderman.

Oak Creek Mayor's Race Is Set

Three will challenge for open seat.

The Voter ID Law: What To Do If You Don't Have One

Picture IDs to use for voting can be obtained at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes At the Oak Creek Water Treatment Plant

A lot - and I mean a lot - happens before water gets to your house.

Three Candidates For County Supervisor Seat Emerge

Trio is running for seat held by Paul Cesarz.

County Supervisor Cesarz Will Not Seek Re-Election

He has been on the board since 2002.

Foeckler Sworn In as Oak Creek Mayor

Low-key swearing-in held Thursday.

Oak Creek Council Honors Bolender in First Meeting Since His Death

Oak Creek officials begin the task of moving forward.

Former Alderman Appointed Mayor of Oak Creek

Al Foeckler will serve as mayor through the April elections.

Oak Creek Clerk's Race Draws Interest

A primary would be held Feb. 21 if three or more candidates file papers.