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Pair of divers celebrate more than 14 years of exploring Port Washington's shipwrecks

Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington

Pair of divers celebrate more than 14 years of exploring Port Washington's shipwrecks

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two local divers are making waves with their dedication to exploring Lake Michigan's historic shipwrecks.Roland Chaloupka and Mike Jajtner first met decades ago while training to become first responders. Both worked for many years as part of the Port Washington Fire Department's dive team.In their free time, the pair have dove at least once per month for more than 14 years, or 172 straight months. On Monday morning, both explored the shipwreck o…Read Article

Port Washington gym offers inclusive fitness class for people with intellectual disabilities

Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington

Port Washington gym offers inclusive fitness class for people with intellectual disabilities

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

At StarrFit Gym in Port Washington, everyone is welcome to lift weights and work out, thanks to a new inclusive fitness class called "ABLE" designed specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. "They learn that they can bench press, they can dead lift, they can do certain exercises that they might not have thought they could do before," owner of StarrFit, Matt Starr said.Starr has been a fitness coach for quite some time, but this yea…Read Article

Data Center Company Buys Swaths of Land in Wisconsin

Business · Port Washington

Data Center Company Buys Swaths of Land in Wisconsin

Vantage Data Centers bought 618 acres for a data center project in Port Washington, a major project expected to boost local jobs and tax revenue.See the Story

‘A forward-thinking approach’: Increased jail space needed for mental health, Huber inmates

PORT WASHINGTON — Changes could be coming to the Ozaukee County Jail that would accommodate a rise in the increase of inmates with mental health challenges as well as those in a work release program.Mental Health · Port Washington Read Article

Sheriff’s Office hosting cadet program for those ages 14 to 20

PORT WASHINGTON — The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its public safety cadet program, which is intended to inspire the next generation of public safety leaders.The program is open to those ages 14 to 20. They…Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington Read Article

Port Washington residents share what they love about their city ahead of TMJ4's Let's Talk event

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

TMJ4 is hosting its next monthly Let's Talk listening session.The team will be at Inventors Brewpub in Port Washington from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. You can come at any time to share the stories impacting your community today.Everyone in the area is invited to come out and meet the TMJ4 team, including Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky, Anchor Shannon Sims, and your Ozaukee County reporter, Alex Gaul.Ahead of the meeting, TMJ4 spent time in P…Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington Read Article

Women’s Group Overcomes Years of Challenges to Develop New Swim Pond in Rural Wisconsin Village

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Construction is underway in the village of Blanchardville to build a new swim pond. A group of seven local women formed a local nonprofit to ensure families have a central social and recreational hub. The post Women’s group overcomes years of challenges to develop new swim pond in rural Wisconsin village appeared first on WPR.Senate · Port Washington See the Story

I-43 crash sends vehicle down embankment near Milwaukee River

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A vehicle crashed off Interstate 43 near Port Washington Road, plunging down an embankment toward Milwaukee River.Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington Read Article

'Best lemonade in town!' Port Washington kids to staff lakeside lemonade stand during Summer weekends

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A local Port Washington boutique is giving young entrepreneurs a sweet opportunity this summer by hosting a lemonade stand program that's already fully booked for the season.Walking along the Port Washington lakefront this summer, visitors are likely to stumble upon some sweet refreshments. They come courtesy of local children getting their first taste of running a business.Eight-year-old Bella is running the stand this weekend with her friends …Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington Read Article

'Very Lucky': New Falcon Chicks Born in Port Washington After Avian Flu Tragedy

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

A stroke of luck brought new life to the Port Washington Generating Station after avian flu claimed the lives of two resident peregrine falcons earlier this year.Four new falcon chicks got named and banded at the We Energies facility Monday morning. Their names are Brinn, Beasley, Maya and Scout.Two of the four chicks, Brinn and Beasley, are named in honor of the two falcons who previously nested here and passed away earlier this year from avian…Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington See the Story

Port Washington transforms walls into murals celebrating city's maritime history

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Port Washington is turning previously blank walls into vibrant murals that celebrate the city's rich history and create new community gathering spaces.Port Washington, Wisconsin · Port Washington Read Article