Tuesday, May 21, 2013
A Town of Waukesha man had a .223 percent blood alcohol concentration when he was arrested for firing his stepfather's hunting rifle on Nov. 25, according to the criminal complaint.
The game between the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants wasn’t going well on Nov. 25, but one football fan found himself in even more trouble than the Packers. An intoxicated Dustin A. Demorrow, 21, of the Town of Waukesha, was ordered down to the ground at gunpoint and handcuffed by Waukesha County deputies after it was reported he shot his stepfather’s hunting rifle at their home on Arcadian Avenue, according to a criminal complaint. Demorrow was charged Thursday in Waukesha County Circuit Court with negligent handling of a weapon. If convicted, he faces up to nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines from the Nov. 25 incident. Deputies were told by Demorrow’s friend they were watching the Packers game and during the game, Demorrow …
Waukesha woman, 89, passed away Friday at AngelsGrace Hospice.
Marjorie Krohn Sutton, of Waukesha, was reunited with her loving husband on Friday, May 18, 2013 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 89 years. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on July 26, 1923 the daughter of John A. and Amalia (nee Leader) Krohn. On September 11, 1948 she married Quintin H. Sutton; he preceded her in death on June 7, 2012. Marjorie was a member of the Waukesha Service Club and an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church for many years. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing bridge and loved to bird watch. For over 20 years, Marjorie and Quintin would spend the winters in Port Charlotte, FL. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Patricia (Matthew) Sutton-Knight of Topsfield, MA and her two …
Are you looking for a place to mountain bike in Waukesha? A new trail is opening soon at Minooka Park.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided to Waukesha Patch via a news release from Waukesha County. Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas announced Monday the grand opening of the Waukesha County Park System’s first Mountain Bike Trail within Minooka Park. The first phase, approximately 1.5 miles, will open to residents on Saturday, June 1 (National Trails Day) at 9 a.m. following a ribbon cutting event open to the public. Once all three phases are complete, the network of trails will be about five miles in total length. They are located near picnic shelter 5, within Minooka Park, 1927 E. Sunset Dr. in Waukesha. “Part of the Waukesha County Park System mission is to provide our citizens with many different recreation …
Waukesha man dies at age 85 on Saturday.
Ramon W. “Ray” Orlopp, lifelong resident of Waukesha, made his journey to heaven, on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the age of 85 years. He was born in Waukesha on April 7, 1928, son of Lester and Norma Orlopp. Ray married Beverly Wagner on June 9, 1951, together they raised four children while enjoying 62 years of marriage. He began his life’s career in the grocery business at the age of 15 and retired at 79, having worked 25 years of that time at Grasch Foods. Ray was a longtime member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Waukesha. He was first and foremost a devoted family man. Ray enjoyed playing golf, reading newspapers, and giving his grandkids a hard time. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean …
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Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, or if you would like to share your reaction to what's happened, please reach out to Community Editor Sarah Worthman.
Waukesha woman passed away Friday at age 91.
Dorothy M. Strong, of Waukesha, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91 years. She was born in Kenosha on May 18, 1921 the daughter of Edward and Evelyn (nee Venne) Boyer. On March 30, 1940 she married John W. Strong; he preceded her in death in 1984. Dorothy lived her 91 years of life to the fullest and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is lovingly survived by her children, Jack Strong (Kristy Knudsen) of Naples, FL, Kathleen (Ron) Larson of Waukesha and Patrick Strong of Mequon and her grandchildren, Emily Knudsen-Strong, Gregory Larson, Shane Larson, Christopher Larson and Katherine Wortman. She is further survived by her dear sister-in-law…
Monday, May 20, 2013
Did Gov. Scott Walker break a campaign promise when he vowed to keep pork out of the state budget?
Some campaign promises build in a bit of wiggle room. The one made by candidate for governor Scott Walker to “Strip policy and pork projects from the state budget” did not. This unequivocal pledge, posted on Walker’s campaign website, committed the candidate to eschewing both parties’ longstanding practice of using the budget to make policy changes and reward special interests. In April 2011, less than four months into Walker’s term, the truth-testers at PolitiFact Wisconsin branded this a broken promise. It noted that the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau had identified dozens of non-fiscal items in the governor’s budget repair bills and first biennial budget. Walker’s latest executive budget, for 2013-15, included what the Fiscal …
According to a report from WISN 12 News, with the detective were two Menomonee Falls officers and one Waukesha police officer.
A Waukesha County Sheriff’s Detective was arrested in Sparta early Sunday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Patch's partners at WISN 12 News reported that the detective, Bradley Anderson, was joined in the car by two Menomonee Falls officers and one Waukesha police officer. They were stopped at 2:30 a.m. A press release from the department indicated that Anderson — a 23-year veteran — was off-duty at the time of the arrest. While the department conducts an internal investigation, the detective has been placed on administrative duty. WISN reported that the Menomonee Falls department also is doing an internal investigation.
A 53,520 square-foot addition is being proposed for Shoppes at Fox River on West Sunset Drive.
A massive addition to the Shoppes at Fox River retail center on Sunset Drive in Waukesha is proposed by the developers. Opus Design-Build and Ramco Gershenson are asking the Waukesha Plan Commission to approve preliminary plans for a new 53,520-square-foot building at 1200 W. Sunset Drive. The development along West Sunset Drive started in 2008 when a tax incremental financing district was established at the former Fleming site. Pick ‘N Save, Target, Maurices, Buffalo Wild Wings and Noodles & Co. were among original tenants at the property. Ulta, Rue 21, Charming Charlie’s and T.J. Maxx joined the property last year. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter The Plan Commission agenda does not state what…
You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!
The Waukesha North High School prom, the glamour event of the year for students and their families, is Saturday, May 18. It's one long photo op, and Waukesha Patch is the perfect place to share them with the community. There's no limit on the number of photos you can add. Share your shots from: Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to the left and show off those awesome pics!
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10:34 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Ever run headfirst into a sweaty, tweaking mountain biker not watching where he's going? I have, and it's not a pretty sight. Bikers beware-- my poodle puppet, Lambchop, is an ex-law enforcement K9 who bites illegal drug couriers, and I often let her off leash to patrol Minooka Park. more ›