Thursday, May 9, 2013
The company will appeal Saukville Plan Commission's decision in January to deny a permit that would have allowed them to build on the location near a wetland.
When Saukville officials made a decision in January to deny a permit Kwik Trip needed to build in the village, business officials vowed the gas station and convenience store would "eventually be here." Kwik Trip officials will stand in front of Saukville's Board of Zoning Appeals at 6 p.m. May 16 to appeal the Plan Commission's decision, according to an Ozaukee Press article. The commission had voted against a conditional use permit that is necessary for the business to build because the location is less than 600 feet from a wetlands area; Saukville's ordinance requires the 600-foot distance. "The village has been, for quite some time, changing the ordinances simply to keep us out," Hans Zietlow, director of real estate for Kwik Trip, told…
Thursday, April 18, 2013
After last week's rains brought up to 5 inches of rain and flooding to some areas, another 2.5 to 3.5 inches is expected through Friday. Check Patch for updates on flooding and weather forecasts.
Saukville village officials are on alert for potential flooding, monitoring river levels with sandbags ready to go — if needed. "We've just entered what's called the alert stage," Emergency Management Director Jack Morrison said. "(The weather service has) downsized the forecast since earlier in the week. We're just watching, we have no flooding right now." The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch that took effect noon Wednesday, and continues until 7 a.m. Friday, according to Patch's media partners at WISN 12 Weather. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Saukville Lion's Club is hosting the brat fry to help the village purchase new defibrillators.
A Saukville Lion's Club Brat Fry on April 27 will benefit the village's ambulance department as a fundraiser kickoff for the purchase of new defibrillators. "(The defibrillators) are 15 years old, and the manufacturer is not going to supply parts for them if we have problems," ambulance director Shari Kirsch said. The fund raising is helpful because "because our budgets are so tight right now," she said. The village is looking to purchase two Medtronic Lifepak 15 defibrillators, which will cost a total of about $80,000, Kirsch said. The village had plans to replace them in the next three years, so the change by the manufacturer of the old one's has good timing. Kirsch said the defibrillators are used quite often, especially on runs with …
If it seems like we've been here before, we have — after last week's rains brought up to 5 inches of rain and flooding to some areas, another 2.5 to 3.5 inches is expected Wednesday to Friday.
Apparently the memo hasn't gotten to Mother Nature to turn off the tap, as Wisconsin emerged from its drought, only to face flooding last week and again this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that goes into effect noon Wednesday, and will continue until Friday at 7 a.m., according to Patch's media partners at WISN 12 Weather. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Another area of moderate to heavy rain is moving into the southern half of Wisconsin, adding as much as 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain to …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Newcomer Joe Voiland ousted incumbent Tom Wolfgram in the Ozaukee County Circuit Court race during Tuesday's election. Here's the breakdown of how Port Washington and Saukville voted in that and other statewide races.
Challenger Joe Voiland will take over for Judge Tom Wolfgram in Ozaukee County Circuit Court, grabbing 62 percent of the county's vote in Tuesday's election — but his support in Port Washington wasn't as high. Wolfgram grabbed 46 percent of Port Washington votes, losing to the challenger 1,073-930 there. In Saukville, voters followed county trends, giving Voiland 398 votes versus Wolfgram's 246, taking 62 percent of the vote. Wolfgram has held the position in Branch 2 since 1994, but knowledge that Wolfgram signed the petiton to recall Gov. Scott Walker sparked controversy, according to a JSOnline.com article, and was apparently enough to scare away voters. Voiland has consistently pointed to Wolfgram's support of the recall as a reason to…
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Cheryl J. "Sherri" Larson, 68, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2013 at her Saukville home surrounded by family.
Editor's note: The following obituary was provided by Poole Funeral Home. Cheryl J. "Sherri" Larson, 68, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2013 at her Saukville home surrounded by family. She was born February 21, 1945 in Independence, Iowa to Fred and Irnola Sauer Cherry. In the mid 1970’s she came to Wisconsin settling in Saukville. She married Victor A. Larson of Hillsboro, North Dakota on April 11, 1986 in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Sherri worked as a machinist in the tool room at Doerr Electric for many years. She also worked as the bookkeeper for Congregation Shalom and more recently was a ticket taker at the Marcus Movie Theater in Saukville. She enjoyed reading, sewing and crafting. A social person she enjoyed meeting up with …
Monday, March 4, 2013
The increase makes the village's fees more in line with that of surrounding communities.
Saukville officials approved an increase to ambulance rates citing a need to keep at pace with surrounding communities' rates. Saukville residents in need of an ambulance will pay a $500 basic call rate, up from $425, according to an Ozaukee Press article. Nonresident rates increase from $500 to $600. The increase was suggested by LifeQuest, a company that both Saukville and Port Washington work with to handle ambulance billing needs. Lifequest lists Port's basic rate at $525 for residents and $600 for nonresidents; Port Fire Chief Mark Mitchell said Port's paramedic services might add up to higher costs, depending on the type of service used. Saukville Fire Chief Gilly Schultz said maintaining similar rates is important because both Port …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
A 21-year-old Saukville man found guilty of a hit-and-run crash over the 2012 Fish Day weekend was sentenced on Wednesday, while his parents and the judge expressed confidence in his ability to rebound.
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect a correction in the sentence time. A Saukville man found guilty of a hit-and-run crash over the 2012 Fish Day weekend will spend 3 months in jail and be responsible for the nearly $30,000 in medical bills accumulated by the victim in the incident. Michael Frey, 21, recieved 3 months in jail and 3 years probation, during which time he is to stay sober, stay out of bars or liquor stores, be available for random drug testing, seek counseling for addiction and have no contact with the victim, Chris Morano. He has served 29 days in jail and tat will count towards his sentence; restituation owed to the victim is roughly $29,000. Frey was found guilty in December on charges of hit-and-run, …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Port Washington and Saukville require that pets be registered, and fees go up on March 31. Show off your furry friend by adding a photo of him or her to this gallery.
Want to add to our gallery? Just click "Upload Photos and Videos" to post a pic and add a caption. Every penny counts, which is why Port Washington and Saukville residents may want to consider registering their pets before the lingering deadline when prices go up. In both Port Washington and Saukville, dogs and cats are required to be registered. Here's a breakdown of the prices in each municipality: Port Washington The city allows each household to have a maximum of two dogs and two cats. Pet owners need to bring an up-to-date rabies certificate when registering their animals at Port Washington City Hall. For spayed or neutered animals, the fee is $6; if not spayed or neutered, its $10. The fee goes up $5 after March 31. Saukville …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Earlier this month we asked what you'd like to see improved in Port Washington and Saukville and the answers that came in the comments and on Facebook include larger business and destination establishments and easier access to the beach.
Earlier in January we asked Patch users what they would like to see improve in Port Washington and Saukville in 2013. Some of the suggestions that came through include more destination establishments, larger stores and restaurants, development off of exit 100 by Sentry and easier access to North Beach. Here's what people had to say on Facebook and in Patch comments: Greg Huegerich: Both cities could benefit from more "destination" establishments. Places that will lure visitors from outside the area. Both cities also need to be more accepting of new investors and less "protective" of existing businesses. Ike: It would be nice to see either city open up to let in more business that aren't normally in this area. Would be nice not to have to …
Terry
4:36 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Don't really care if it would or would not. I am a believer in the free market. They should be given a chance to compete, and the Market will decide. Protectionism is a big part of what wrecked our downtown in Port. more ›