Sports
The best season since Jason Rogers took over Grafton High School’s soccer program in 2022 came with a fitting number of postseason honors led by a star.
Junior forward Katelyn Valenta scored 22 goals and had six assists in leading the North Shore...
Op-Ed
“There goes the neighborhood.”
The old expression of frustration or surprise over new neighbors, whether used with whimsical or serious intent, is getting a workout these days in Ozaukee County and the surrounding area.
As the area’s population grows and cities and villages extend their borders, some residents who chose to live...
Good Living
LEILA WILDER POINTED OUT a plant in one of her native gardens. A walkway through her property will allow Port Washington Garden Walk attendees to see all of the work she has put in the past eight years during Sunday’s event. Below right, coneflowers are one of her many native plants. Photo by Sam Arendt
Leila Wilder doesn’t have a relationship with nature that many can relate to.
One day, she found a garter snake in her basement. “You’re not supposed to be here,” she said.
She calmly picked up the animal with a terry-cloth towel and placed it in...
Business
A TUB OF classic toys was held by Jason Domagalski (above), who is opening G.I. Jason’s Toy Bunker in a storefront near Grafton’s Pick ’n Save store next month. The store will feature both classic and modern toys aimed at both boys and girls as well as adults. Photo by Sam Arendt
Jason Domagalski’s early memories revolve, as is typical with many, around toys.
His favorites, he said, were classic toys such as G.I. Joes and Star Wars figurines and games.
But unlike many men, Domagalski never quite grew out of that mindset. He...
