Hwy. 33 to Make Lane Switch on Thursday

Traffic patterns along Highway 33 will switch to the outside lanes as construction workers prepare to finish up the portion of road between Summit and Portview drives; the crew is also proposing some night time paving as part of the project.

Local Stamp Out Hunger Effort Raises 8,126 Pounds for Food Pantry

Donations collected in the mail on Saturday from Port Washington, Saukville, Fredonia and Belgium totaled 8,126 pounds, all food that will benefit The Food Pantry in Port Washington.

Fact or Myth: Lake Michigan a Tornado Deterrent

It's been said that Lake Michigan and its ever-powerful "lake effect" have the ability to keep tornadoes away — but what's the truth?

$1M Donation Buys Second Home for Historical Society

An anonymous donation of up to $1 million will allow the Port Washington Historical Society to purchase and renovate the former Business Men’s Club building for use a museum; the society will also occupy the building at 205 N. Franklin Street for use as a

Statistics Offer Positive Outlook for Port Tourism

Wisconsin visitors spent more money in 2011 over 2010, and the tourism industry in Port Washington and well as Ozaukee County is following suit.

Port Schools Save $920,000 With Insurance Swap from WEA Trust

The Port Washington-Saukville School District's decision to switch insurance providers is a move that has been trending across the state since Gov. Scott Walker signed Act 10 into law, causing an estimated $70 million drop in revenue for WEA Trust.

Walker Earns 60% of Votes Cast in Port, Saukville

Gov. Scott Walker earned double the percentage of votes than Democratic primary winner Tom Barrett walked away with; both municipalities report a 40 percent voter turnout for the election.

Problems at the Polls: Many Voting for Two Candidates for Same Office

Forget Voter ID. Today, during the state's first recall primary election, poll workers from communities in southeastern Wisconsin reported overvoting as the most common "problem" they've faced.

UPDATE: 10 to 15 Percent Voter Turnout in Port, With Few Ballot Problems

Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Patch has the information you need to head to the polls.

Born to Ride: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program is celebrating its 30 year anniversary while also reminding motorists to be careful on the road.

Hwy. 33 Construction 'Moving Right Along'

The portion of Grand Avenue that has been closed to traffic as part of the Highway 33 construction project since early April is still on track to open by the end of May.

Port Council Considers Adding Marketing, Environmental Committees

Port Washington Mayor Tom Mlada suggested adding committees to focus on marketing and communication as well as environmental concerns and planning; officials will discuss this idea in more detail at the next Common Council meeting.

City Approves No Parking on Portion of Street Near Community Garden

The Port Washington Common Council approved no parking signs to a portion of the road nearest to the Ozaukee Interurban Trail for safety reasons.

Falk, Barrett Use Different Tactics When it Comes to Social Media

Milwaukee mayor uses Facebook, Twitter to inform while his foe in Democratic recall primary believes in more interaction with follower and fans. Meanwhile, incumbent Gov. Scott Walker expected to use some of his campaign cash to beef up his efforts.

POLITICS: NJ Governor to Campaign With Walker; Barrett Blasts Walker for Ideology Over Jobs

Recalls, primary elections, presidential races and more — Patch is following the political news as it matters to you locally. Check this roundup of the gubernatorial recall and presidential election politics.

West Bend Teacher to Run Against Grothman for Senate Seat

Tanya Lohr, a teacher at West Bend High School who also helped lead the recall efforts against Sen. Glenn Grothman, will face off against him for the 20th District Seat.

City Officials Approve Raise for Port Fire Chief

The 3.5 percent increase in pay closes the gap on comparable salaries of other area full-time chiefs, as well as makes up for extra hours the chief puts in, officials say.

Saukville Lion's Club Plants 200 Trees as Part of Growing Initiative

The club will plant the trees in public parks over Arbor Day weekend as part of a international Lions Club movement to plant 1 million trees worldwide; according to the club's website, over 8 million have already been planted.

A Look Back: Former Mayor Huebner Reflects on Accomplishments, Loose Ends

His tenure is over, but that doesn't mean he doesn't plan to be involved.

Port Common Council Welcomes Mayor Mlada

Newly elected Port Washington Mayor Tom Mlada joins aldermen David Larson, Douglas Biggs and Paul Neumyer for their oath of office.

City Plans to Host Block Party During Harley 110th Anniversary

Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson in Thiensville and the Port Washington Main Street Program are working together to create the event during the week of the motorcycle company's 110th Anniversary celebration in 2013.

UPDATE: Goose to Blame for Power Outage Affecting 1,200 Port Customers

About 12 customers remained without power late Saturday night as We Energies worked to repair a down wire, which got that way because of a collision with a large bird.

'Fake Democrats' to Appear on Ballots for Recall Elections

Six Republican "recall protest candidates" will run for the various governor and senator seats facing a recall election, likely forcing a primary race. Among them is 80-year-old Gladys Huber, of Mequon, who's done this before.

Voter Trends: Romney Wins in Port and Saukville, Too

Mitt Romney took 54 percent of area residents' votes in the Republican presidential primary election — meaning more people support Romney in Port, Saukville than statewide.

'Humbled' Mlada Earns Victory in Port Washington Mayoral Race

The Port Washington mayoral race wasn't the only close one in Tuesday's election, which also saw a higher level of participation than usual, as well as an extra dose of partisan thinking.

BLOG REPLAY: Results and Conversation from Election Day

Port Washington-Saukville Patch kept up a blog all afternoon and into the night as Port Washington chose a new mayor and two hotly contested school board elections were decided. Read the replay to follow the events as they unfolded.

Port, Saukville Election Preview: Voter ID, Where To Vote, Candidate Info

City, county and national races make for a full ballot on Tuesday; be informed before you head out and cast your ballot.

VIDEO: Cheerleading Career Tops 'Burn' List at Mayor Huebner's Roast

Friends, family and community members gathered Thursday night for a comedic roast of Port Washington Mayor Scott Huebner, who spent nine years in office but will leave when his term is up in April.

Highway 33 Construction to Close Portion of Grand Avenue Through May

Traffic will be rerouted onto South Spring Street and County Highway LL during the two-month period.

VIDEO: Candidate Mlada Excited to Boost Business in Port

Port Washington mayoral candidate Tom Mlada brings enthusiasm and relationship building skills to the table.

VIDEO: Candidate Vollmar Wants to Boost Business, Industry

Port Washington mayoral candidate Jim Vollmar hopes to increase the tax base by adding business — and if that can't be done, he has more ideas to help the city tackle its potential budget problems.

PolitiFact Supports Grothman's Child Abuse Statistic

Sen. Glenn Grothman, in support of his bill calling "nonmarital parenthood" a contributing factor to child abuse, cites a study showing kids living with a parent and parent's partner are "20 times" more likely to be sexually abused.

Port Mayoral Race: Candidates Focus on Economic Issues

In less than one week, Port Washington residents will line up to vote for the next city leader — do you know who's got your vote?

Port, Saukville Residents Can Vote for School Board Candidates From Either Place

League of Women Voters of Ozaukee County offers clarification about the Port Washington-Saukville School Board in this letter to the editor.

Federal Judges: Republicans Must Redraw Maps for Latino Assembly Districts Only

A three-judge panel ruled Thursday that congressional and legislative maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature will stand, except for those defining Milwaukee's south side because they fail to create a majority-minority district.

Road Construction Season Starting Back Up — Already?

Work on the Highway 33 construction project is again underway, with most of the immediate changes happening on the Saukville end of the street.

Saukville Police Officer's Future Up in the Air After OWI Arrest

Department is conducting an internal investigation while the officer awaits a jury trial — but also in the mix is a pending resignation agreement that village and police officials remain hushed about.

Metzs Solo Applicants for Beekeeping License, So Far

The Port Washington couple who thought they might lose their honey bee hives last fall because of zoning and ordinance issues are now the first to apply for a license to continue practicing urban beekeeping under the city's recently passed law.

42 Years Later, Vietnam Veterans Reunite on Facebook

Veterans become "friends" again after a Las Vegas man contacted Ron Colby of Saukville using the social media site. Now, the two continue to rekindle their relationship, sharing photos of family and stories from their lives since the war.

Sunshine Week: Shining Light Onto Public Governance

In observance of Sunshine Week, Patch is providing some information on your rights to observe your government in action, and some resources for you to explore open records yourself.