Patch Year in Review: January

As 2011 comes to a close, Port Washington-Saukvile Patch looks back at the top stories of the year, month by month. Here’s a recap of the news that made headlines in January.

Packers fans get amped up for possible Super Bowl

Though it seems as if a second Super Bowl game may be just around the corner — January 2011 meant Packer-backers across the state were starting to get excited for the first championship game in several years. And that meant for some smack talk as well as some from Illinois. But after the Packers beat the Bears, the and an

Fire starts at newly constructed Humane Society

Though the Wisconsin Humane Society-Ozaukee Campus in Saukville had not even opened, a last January. Luckily, that fire

In the mood for some chicken wings?

While many people make diet plans as part of their New Years resolutions, a group of people decided that wasn't necessary. Instead, they gathered at The Patio in Port in order to secure a spot at Legend Larry’s Second Annual Wing Eating Championship in February in Sheboygan.

Resale shop opens to benefit local school

The , with all profits from the store go to benefit the Ozaukee Christian School in Saukville.

Port isn't always a quiet little town

Though Port Washington is a small city, with a general safe and quaint feeling — something has to keep the cops busy. Local Editor Lyssa Beyer got a taste of the behind-the-scenes at the Port Washington Police Department when she

Little deeds, big recognition

Saukville village officials gave a shout out to a couple during the 2011 Wisconsin Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Program.