Flu Vaccines Available in October Across Ozaukee County

Vaccine is available at a number of clinics throughout the county, and walk‐ins are welcome at department's office anytime

Editor's note: The following information is taken from a press release provided by the Ozaukee County Health Department. The Ozaukee County Public Health Department has influenza vaccine available for client’s age 6 months of age and older. The Health Department accepts Medicaid, Medicare Part B and some Medicare Advantage Plans. We will need to see the client’s Medicare card or Advantage Plan insurance card. The cost of the flu vaccine is $28. Also available for age 65+ is High‐Dose Influenza vaccine, which is specifically formulated for people age 65 and older who are at greater risk of flu‐related complications. The cost of the High‐Dose vaccine is $40. Vaccine is available at a number of clinics throughout the county, and walk‐ins are …

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500 Volunteers Help Clean County Beaches

The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County organizes the annual cleanup in conjunction with National Coastal clean-up day.

Five hundred volunteers came together as teams to help cleanup Ozaukee County beaches as part of a national clean-up day. The teams consisted of school groups, businesses, faith-based organizations and even a bachelor party. "It was a great way for everyone in the community to join our Ozaukee Green Team and volunteer in our community," a press release from the Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County said. "We would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who made the Adopt-A-Beach a success." The Volunteer Center coordinated efforts with Alliance for the Great Lakes as part of the cleanup, and also held a party for volunteers after at New Port Shores.  "Thanks to Newport Shores and Barefoot Winery for sponsoring the volunteer after party…

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UPDATE: Third Victim Dies After Town of Saukville Crash

The crash occurred at about 11 p.m. Monday night in the town of Saukville near Hawthorne Hills Golf Course. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department believes alcohol and speed were factors.

Three people were killed in a crash near Hawthorne Hills Golf Course on Monday night. Stephen Miller, 23, of Port Washington and Jayme Ceplina, 21, of West Bend were both pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash that took place near the intersection of Hawthorne Road and County Highway I in the town of Saukville, according to a press release from the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office. The driver, Nicholas Snow, a 25-year-old Germantown man, was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital. Lt. Christy Knowles confirmed that the driver had died as a result of his injuries by Tuesday afternoon. The three had been traveling east bound on Hawthorne Road, and Snow failed to stop for a the T-intersection with County Hwy. I…

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Give Big: Outgoing 'Little' Jemiah Looking for a Pair

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ozaukee County has lots of local kids looking for matches — as well as plenty of already successfully paired "bigs" and "littles." This week we meet 9-year-old Jemiah, waiting for her big.

Port Washington-Saukville Patch has teamed up with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ozaukee County to bring readers information about the people involved in its local program. Most weeks, this feature will profile a child — or "little" — who is waiting to be matched with an adult role model — or "big." Sometimes, we will feature with an already matched "big" and "little," who want to share the ways the program has enhanced both of their lives. Personality: Jemiah has an outgoing possibility. Current interests: Jemiah loves swimming, fishing, bike riding, baking and cooking. Things that your future 'big' should know: Jemiah loves to smile and to help others. Reasons why you want a Big Brother or Big Sister: Jemiah is looking for a big so that …

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Hovde Wins Among Port Washington, Saukville Voters

Turnout in the Port Washington and Saukville area ranged between 24 and 35 percent in the U.S. Senate primary; former Gov. Tommy Thompson came out on top statewide.

Port Washington and Saukville voters followed county trends in voting for Eric Hovde in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary race, despite former Gov. Tommy Thompson coming out ahead statewide. Thompson won the race with 34 percent of the vote, according to counts on JSOnline.com. Hovde had 31 percent statewide, but won Ozaukee County with 36 percent. In the town of Port Washington there was overwhelming support for Hovde, where voters gave him 42 percent of the vote. The town of Saukville voted Hovde with 37 percent; he garnered about 32 percent of the vote in both the city of Port and village of Saukville. Here's breakdown of local votes in the U.S. Senate primary race: City of Port Voter turnout in the town of Saukville was the highest in the …

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Ozaukee County Under Excessive Heat Warning

Warning in effect until 10 p.m. Friday

Multiple Write-In Candidates Snag Seats on Ozaukee County Board

Three separate candidates gain seats on the County Board even though their names weren't on the ballot.

Freezing Rain, Snow to Hit the Area Through Friday

The National Weather Service has issued several advisories for the area.

Ozaukee County remains in a freezing rain advisory until 9 a.m. Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, light and freezing rain will continue to cause hazardous driving conditions, with ice accumulations of up to an inch.  The area is also under a hazardous weather outlook through Thursday night and possibly into Friday morning. Low pressure passing through southern parts of Wisconsin could bring a mixture of light rain and snow.  The snowfall is expected to stop late Friday morning, though 1 to 2 inches is possible. On Sunday and Monday, deep low pressure coming across the Great Lakes may turn into a wind advisory for the area.

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Volunteers Opening Food Pantry in Saukville

Volunteers are teaming with area organizations, businesses to fill the shelves of the new pantry by January.

In response to a growing need he sees in the community, Mark Gierach has staked out the basement room of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Saukville in an effort to fill the shelves with food and clothing. As a member of the church, he has volunteered his time for months to prepare this new food pantry, set to open Jan. 12. "People are asking themselves, 'Do I make the mortgage or put food on the table?'" said Gierach, who is the director of the executive board of the food pantry. "No one should have to make that distinction. That's our goal, to make sure no one has to choose between somewhere to sleep and getting food for themselves and their children." In years past, Immaculate Conception handed out meals occasionally, generally …

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Oz-Opoly Puts County Businesses on Board

Ozaukee-themed Monopoly game, on sale now, supports Honor Flight and the county's courthouse restoration project.

Players don’t go to jail — instead they travel Ozaukee County in a new board game made up of familiar fixtures in the community. Oz-Opoly allows players to set up inns and homes while traveling through local towns and stopping by area businesses. It’s fashioned off the iconic Hasbro game Monopoly, the popular board game that’s been around for 75 years. "Something like this is a unique thing and hits home for a lot of people and it’s just a really fun thing to do with your family," said Tom Meaux, Ozaukee County Administrator. "I think they’re a bunch of folks that think games are obsolete, but just in my own family, we love playing games." Oz-Opoly retails for $24.95 plus tax, with all of the proceeds going back to the community. "All …

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