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Welcome to GreendaleNow.com

This Web site combines the efforts of the Journal Sentinel and Community Newspapers newsrooms to bring you the latest news and information about Greendale. But mostly, we want this Web site to be about you - the people who live in the community.

Right now, this is a "Beta" Web site, which means we're still developing it, seeing what works and what doesn't, getting out into the community to find out what you'd like it to be. We want it to become a gathering place online for you and your neighbors.

Even in "Beta," though, we hope we've got plenty to offer you. Here's what:

NEWS

"CommunityWatch" is an extension of JSOnline's NewsWatch. In it, we'll bring you a quick take on the latest news and information just about Greendale - from what's happening in government and the schools, to new businesses and developments coming to town, to the daily buzz of such things as traffic, crime and big news about your neighbors.

We want "CommunityWatch" to be really current, so if you know of some news in Greendale please let us know.

In addition, we'll provide an archive of news and sports stories about Greendale that have appeared in Community Newspapers and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. And we'll post weekly police blotters and home sale prices.

THE BASICS

Check out the Community Guide for the staples of information about the village. You'll find names and phone numbers of elected officials, lots of school information, population and demographic trends, links to area organizations and businesses, and much more.

Frankly, there's so much about a community that residents may want to know that we surely don't have it all. So, again, let us know if you have any ideas.

YOUR STORIES

Do you have some news that you'd like to share with the rest of the community? Did your youngster just make the honor roll? Did your local organization name its new officers? Your Stories is your spot to tell your neighbors, in your own words, about what's going on with your family, business, school or organization.

YOUR PHOTOS

Right now, go ahead and post your photos - the ones that show us and everyone else who you are and what you care about. As long as they don't cross the line - and you'll probably know if they do - we'll post them.

CALENDARS

Garden tours, pancake breakfasts, art exhibits, charity walks and runs, candidate forums - this is the place to find out what events are happening in Greendale. Soon, we'll open it up to allow you to post your group's calendar events.

BUSINESS LISTINGS AND CLASSIFIEDS

Looking for a new job? Need a new car? Checking out new homes? FranklinNOW enables you to search the Journal Sentinel and Community Newspapers classified sections online. There's also MilwaukeeMarketplace.com, where you can find local products, business listings, area mall information, special offer coupons and more. And we have an online Yellow Pages as well.

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We know that to make this Web site a place people want to visit regularly, we'll need your help. So, Greendale, we want to hear from you! Call NOW editor Mark Maley at (262) 446-6630 or use our "Got a Tip" form to let us know what's happening and what you think.


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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and GreendaleNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools.
Go to honor rolls page

The Equitable Bank

The Equitable Bank
honors local grads

The Equitable Bank and GreendaleNOW.com congratulate the Greendale High School Class of 2008 with a special photo gallery from the June 8 graduation ceremony.

Photo gallery | List of graduates | Story package
fireworks

Fun for the Fourth

Fourth of July festivities will kick off Thursday, July 3, in Gazebo Park downtown. The celebration continues July 4 with the parade at 10:30 a.m. Fireworks will be held at Greendale High School about 9:15 p.m.

Details on local Fourth events | Metro area events

Greendale part of national beautification campaign

America in Bloom Greendale is participating in "America in Bloom," a national campaign that promotes beautification and community involvement.
GreendaleNOW.com has updates on the effort, including photos from some the beautification projects in the village and a video on the America in Bloom judges' visit to the village.
Video: Judges check out the village
Photo gallery: America in Bloom activities
Story: Weather hampens beautifcation effort

Enjoy nights on the green

Greendale Gazebo Saturday Night on the Green and Village Nites on the Green performances take place at 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in Greendale Gazebo Park. Bring blankets and chairs to the free family shows.

Saturday events | Sunday events

Library Links

Greendale Public Library blog

Library Links GreendaleNOW.com and the Greendale Public Library are teaming up on a blog to keep residents up-to-date on new materials, programs and events at the library.

From the library's newest books, CDs and DVDs to information about children's reading programs, you'll get all the library info you need on "Library Links."

Latest post:

Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Greendale residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

Check out municipal salaries

Which city employee makes the most money? Who's getting the most overtime? Find out by searching our compilation of municipal employee salaries.

How much do educators earn?

How much is your child's teacher earning? What about local administrators? Get the answers by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

Greendale Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Greendale High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered. Track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the Greendale prep sports scene.

Video: CNI All-Suburban banquet
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Video: Prep Roundtable and more

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

Wisconsin Humane Society There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
Latest post:

Concerts in the parks

Milwaukee County Parks If you're looking for great music without spending a dime, check out the the free concerts that will be held throughout the Milwaukee County parks this summer. Click here for a complete concert schedule, and check out the photo gallery from this summer's events.

THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Faye Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

Latest post:

FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders in your neighborhood

GreendaleNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in the Hales Corners area.

With just one click of the mouse, you can quickly find out whether any offenders are in your neighborhood and can get details on those individuals.

Go to Family Watchdog offender map
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Looking for a used car, a new job or a place to live? Search our interactive online classified ads.

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Find goods and services from local merchants in the online yellow pages.

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