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PORT WASHINGTON ALDERMEN expressed concern Tuesday over large gatherings in city parks during the coronavirus pandemic. This group at the city’s first beer garden of the year on July 4 included (from left) Matthew Uselding, Hunter Hellenbrand, Alec Manley, Alex Huebner and Alyssa Dickmann. Photo by Sam Arendt

City worries about events as virus surges

Even as they approved permits for three events this month in public parks, Port Washington aldermen on Tuesday worried that this isn’t the right thing to do as the coronavirus continues to surge....

SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR Dave Maglio taught Fredonia resident Randi Todorov how to use a gun on Monday at his range near Cascade. Maglio, of Saukville, said he has recently been inundated by first-time gun buyers wanting to attend his classes. Photo by Sam Arendt

Pandemic fuels demand for gun classes

In the midst of a pandemic, political upheaval, violence on an almost daily basis and calls for defunding law enforcement, people are worried, Dave Maglio says. He knows because business is booming...

THE CRUMBLING WALKWAY on the far east end of the Port Washington breakwater leading to the lighthouse will be fixed next year. The Common Council on Tuesday approved a contract for the work, which is expected to be completed by June 30, 2021, just in time for the tourist season. Press file photo

End in sight for breakwater work

Port Washington’s longtime breakwater improvement program is scheduled to be completed next year now that the Common Council has approved a contract to rebuild the walkway on the far east end of the...

Recognizing a hometown hero

The Port Washington Common Council looked on Tuesday as Mayor Marty Becker (left) presented a proclamation and lifesaver award to Ben Kasdorf for his “quick thinking and selfless actions” in...

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve in the Town of Grafton is known for it high bluffs and spectacular views of Lake Michigan, which attracts people like this group who stood close to the bluff's edge. Two people have slid down the bluff in the preserve in as many months and had to be rescued. Ozaukee Press file photo

Another slide down Lion’s Den bluff, another rescue

For the second time in two months, first responders were called to Lion’s Den Nature Preserve in the Town of Grafton to rescue someone who had fallen down the slope at the park. According to the...

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Sports

Matty’s field of dreams comes true

“Out of our darkness came light,” Jan Malkowski told a large crowd Saturday afternoon at the dedication of the new Grafton Little League baseball field. She and family knows the phrase well. They are living it. Matt Malkowski, Jan and Dave’s 18-...

Op-Ed

PRESS EDITORIAL: Everyone should be able to vote by mail

One in four Americans, including President Donald Trump, regularly vote by mail. Five states conduct all elections by mail. Twenty-one states designate some of their elections for unlimited voting by mail. Thirty-five states, including Wisconsin, allow absentee voting by mail for every registered voter who requests it without...

Good Living

The Ozaukee County Fair is like an annual vacation for the Hamm family, including (front row, from left) Randy, Luke, Mariah (back row) Mary, Nic, Bret and Kayla. Photo by Sam Arendt

The zen of cows

Kayla Hamm beams when she talks about the spots on Layla’s face that form the shape of a heart. Layla, who shares a birthday with Kayla — Aug. 9 — comes when she is called and is one of Kayla’s favorite animals. Layla is not, as one might expect, a...

Obituaries

Business

GRAFTON HOTEL APARTMENTS owners Kit Keller and Paul Rushing are holding a contest seeking stories from residents and guests of the former hotel to help educate future generations about the building’s history. Photo by Same Arendt

Hotel Grafton owners cast net for historic tales

The iconic Hotel Grafton Apartments building has been located in center of downtown Grafton for 128 years. Now, the owners are seeking old tales from former residents and guests to make a permanent record of its history. “We want to tell every story...

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