Fish Passage Denial Hurts Community

Tentative denial for the Grafton fish passage threatens the $1.5 million project.

Plein Air Contest Colors Ozaukee

The annual painting contest draws artists to Ozaukee County to take advantage of picturesque views and friendly people.

A Visitor Center Adventure

Volunteering at the Pebble House is a great way to spend a Saturday, and learn about all the things to do in Port.

Step Away From the Fringes to Find Common Ground

It’s high time we stopped shouting at each other and start looking for the things we can agree on.

New Children's Toy Store Puts Focus on Local, 'Green'

Ozaukee resident owned Cedarburg Toy Company features environmentally conscious children's toys, with many created locally.

Feeling Shipwrecked? Library Books Offer Mini Vacation

Coming home after vacation is always a nice feeling, but sometimes we don't even have to leave our hometown to find an escape.

Goodbye Pirate Fest

One resident reflects on pirates pillaging Port Washington for a weekend.

Ozaukee Interurban Trail in Sixth Place to Receive $30,000

Vote once a day until August 1 as part of Liberty Mutual's Facebook contest for the Ozaukee Interurban Trail to receive $30,000 for current and continued improvements.

Consumerism Confusion in the Cereal Aisle

Local boomer, bemused by the cereal aisle, finds social implications in his pondering.

Bird Meets Door, Interrupts Morning Coffee

An unexpected thud brings on an all out quest to prepare for the bird-flying season.

GSA Conflict: Trouble in River City, or opportunity?

Does the controversy over the Gay Straight Alliance in the West Bend School District raise deeper questions about the purpose of schools and communities?

Pirates Will Invade ... Be Prepared!

Your pirate costume is ready for the upcoming festival, but now what? Well, why not learn how to speak pirate!

"Help Wanted" a Good Sign

Job openings reported increased for the second month in a row, and "Help Wanted" signs are popping up in downtown Port.

Spring has Sprung!

Blooming flowers spark interest in spring books, including gardening tips and how-to's for homegrown fruits and vegetables.

Armed Forces Day — Say What?

Did you know May 21 is scheduled as a day to celebrate our men and women in uniform? Now you do, so do something about it!

Happy to Pay Taxes

As I listen to the struggles of people in other nations and see the conditions of people whose lives are truly poor, I am struck by how good we have it.

A Love Affair with Books and a Sale

There is just something about a book — the feel of the tattered pages, the creak of the spine as you open to the first page, the smell of the ink — nothing can ever compare.

Saturday Dinner with the Family? Priceless!

Having it delivered to my house and eating it in my pajamas with my 3 kids? Perfect!

The Importance of Buying Local

More of your purchase dollars remain within the community when spent with a locally owned business than if spent with a national business. Bu why is this important?

Spring? Where are you?

I know we just celebrated Easter, a sure sign of spring, but it feels more like the middle of March in Port Washington.

A Royal Wedding in Wisconsin

Port Washington may not have a lot of royal scandals, but we sure do like reading about them. And the timing is perfect to indulge myself in everything royal.