US Postal Service Nixes Saturday Deliveries Beginning August 5

To save money, officials with the U.S. Postal Service have decided to cancel Saturday deliveries. Here's what the current hours are at the Post Office locations in Shorewood.

33 Percent Hike in Sewer Bill Needed to Pay for Upgrades, Village Officials Say

The Village Board approved the increase Monday night, $28 more per quarter and $113 annually, to pay debt for sewer improvements.

Village Board Will Discuss Sewer Rates, Parking Lot

Trustees will consider a rate increase of 33 percent in 2013, followed by an increase of 9 percent in 2015.

Rep. Pasch Announces 3 Town Hall Meetings

Pasch hopes to meet with constituents of the newly drawn 10th Assembly District, which now encompasses Shorewood, Riverwest, and much of Milwaukee’s north side, to hear any questions or concerns.

Library Celebrates 110 Years of Service in Village

The Shorewood Public Library is celebrating more than a century in the village and 10 years in its current location with a fundraiser on Feb. 9 and community open house on Feb. 10.

State Mining Bill Push Begins with Public Hearing

Backers and opponents of mining legislation filled a more than 100-seat hearing room and two overflow rooms in the Capitol to be heard on the prospect of a mine in the state.

Expect to Pay More on Your Sewer Bill Soon

Shorewood officials say they need a sewer rate hike to pay debt for sewer improvements.

Shorewood Snapshot: MLK Day; Village and School Meetings

A look at this week's local events and news.

What's Closed In The Shorewood Area On MLK Day

We've compiled a list of closings in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.

Collective Bargaining Law Upheld by Federal Appeals Court

Act 10, which essentially stripped public unions of their ability to bargain, was ruled constitutional on Friday in a federal appeals court.

New Police Records System Costs More than Expected

A more integrated police records system along the North Shore will provide an instant line of communication from the dispatch center to police squads, but will cost more than was budgeted.

State Lawmakers Start New Session in Legislature

State Rep. Sandy Pasch and Sen. Lena Taylor take the oath of office as the Wisconsin Legislature starts a new two-year session.

Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Shorewood Post Office

Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.

Local Races Take Shape as Filing Deadline Passes

Four candidates file papers to run for three School Board seats; three candidates vie for two seats on Village Board.

State Sen. Glenn Grothman Declares War on Kwanzaa

The West Bend Republican calls for an end to Kwanzaa, which he describes as a fake holiday aimed at dividing blacks and whites.

Almost Time to Kick that Tree to the Curb

Have those little pine needles become too much for you and your vacumm or broom? The village will begin curbside tree pickup on Jan. 1.

Patch, Starbucks Aim to Avert Fiscal Cliff

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012

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.

Eckman Proud of Work as Trustee, but Says It's Time for New Face on Board

Twelve years after being elected to the Shorewood Village Board, Ellen Eckman says she's very satisfied with the progress the village has seen in terms of development and marketing efforts.

Shorewood Snapshot: Garden Room Rezoning Petition Vote; School Board Candidate Interviews

A look at this week's local events and news.

Rep. Pasch Voices Support for Legal Challenge to Law Regulating 'Pill Abortions'

Planned Parenthood filed suit Wednesday alleging the recently enacted state law — which subjects doctors who perform "pill abortions" to the risk of criminal penalties — doesn't clearly define procedures to satisfy the measure.

When The Snow Finally Falls, Village Will Be Ready

After a mild winter last year, Shorewood is stocked up on salt and has been preparing for months for the white stuff.

Shovel the Snow or Face A Hefty Fine

Shorewood is once again enlisting the help of Milwaukee-based landscape company, the Green Team, to ensure public sidewalks are cleared of snow and ice this winter.

Shorewood Lawyer's License to Practice Suspended after Shoplifting Convictions

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says Naomi Soldon committed professional misconduct when she shoplifted items from several stores including video games and a candy bar in separate incidents in 2009.

Last Day for Village Leaf Pick-up is Friday

Place leaf piles on the parkway near the curb and small piles of leaves or sticks and garden debris into paper bags for collection on your normal garbage day.

Village, School Board Seats Up for Re-election in Spring Elections

Three School Board and two Village Board seats are up for re-election on the April 2 ballot. Candidates can circulate nomination papers, and the deadline to file is Jan. 2.

Help Village Win A Website Makeover

Shorewood is a finalist in a national contest offering a website makeover, along with training and two years of site maintenance for free, to the winner.

Shorewood Snapshot: First Village Tree Lighting Friday

Here are five important things to know this week if you live in the village of Shorewood.

Shorewood Won't Regulate Little Free Libraries

Village doesn't plan to follow Whitefish Bay's lead at this point in regulating the free book boxes.

Village Approves Modest Levy Increase

The village's portion of the property tax bill will add less than 2 percent from last year, while the overall tax bill will only increase 1.04 percent due to a waning school district levy.

Village to Hold Budget Hearing Monday

Officials slated to vote on proposed budget which would mean an increase of $37 on the property tax bill for owner of a $300,000 home.

Police Work On Minor Neighbor Disputes Would Be Curbed under Village Program

With roughly 25 percent of police work being resolving neighbor disputes over property boundaries, noise or leaf raking, among other issues, a new mediation program would provide an alternative and free up police for other calls.

Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted Thanksgiving Weekend

From Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday Nov. 25, residents can park overnight on the street.

Pasch Tapped as Assistant Democratic Leader in State Assembly

State Rep. Sandy Pasch was re-elected to the post by her colleagues in the Assembly during a Democratic caucus on Tuesday.

Obama, Baldwin Carry Shorewood Vote

The village helped the president cruise to re-election and U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin win Wisconsin's open U.S. Senate seat. Meanwhile, State Sen. Lena Taylor and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore retain their seats.

Shorewood Snapshot: Election Day; Author at Library

A look at this week's local events and news.

Block Parties Have Become Staple in Shorewood

This year, for the first time, Shorewood has started using the number of block party permits issued to measure how well the members of the community are interacting with one another.

Shorewood Snapshot: Volunteer during Yard Clean-Up Day; 'Lend Me a Tenor'

A look at this week's local events and news.

Garden Room Rezoning Proposal for Parking Lot Hits Speed Bump

The village's Plan Commission unanimously voted against a rezoning petition which would allow the East Capitol Drive business to raze a home for a parking lot. However, the Village Board will still consider the matter.

Shorewood Snapshot: Trick-or-Treat on Sunday; Village Considers Rezoning Proposal

A look at this week's local events and news.