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Salvation Army still seeking donated toys

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Published Dec. 20, 2009 at 6:36 p.m.

The Salvation Army is running short of toys to hand out and is seeking donations. Monday is the last day for distribution of toys to needy children.There's a critical need for toys for boys and girls ages 8 to 12 as well as infants. Maj. Jesse G. Collins, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, said a record 15,344 children were registered to receive toys this holiday season.Toy donations may be dropped off at the Salvation Army Toy Shop, 5880 N. 60th St., on Monday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30

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A mother loses a daughter to crash, and a son to jail

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Published Dec. 20, 2009 at 2:11 a.m.

Gina Grady has lost one child. She doesn't want to lose another. Her 19-year-old daughter, Teanna, was killed in a crash early New Year's Day. Her son, Kenneth, 26, was charged with homicide while driving drunk in the crash ...

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Suspect's mother convicted for role in slaying of Waukesha woman

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Published Dec. 18, 2009 at 6:14 p.m.

A Fond du Lac County jury Friday convicted Nancy J. Pinno of helping to burn the body of 28-year-old Waukesha woman who police say was strangled by Pinno's son.Renee Redmer, a 29-year-old mother of two, was reported missing Jan. 13. Pinno's son, Brandon J. Mueller, 36, killed Redmer then hid her body in a cooler in his mother's Fond du Lac garage, according to a criminal complaint.Pinno, 53, helped Mueller move the body to a home belonging to a friend, Donald R. Worth, 48, of the Town of

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Family Weekend Roundup: Dec. 11-13, 2009

Published Dec. 10, 2009 at 3:02 p.m.

The holiday fun continues this weekend in Milwaukee. Take the kids to see Santa in a variety of festive settings or just get out and enjoy the winter wonderland.

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Interview with a clown

Published Dec. 7, 2009 at 4:22 p.m.

Arguably, we've interviewed a lot of clowns over the years (ba dum dum), but this is the first time a real, floppy-footed, red nosed, magic-makin' clown is the subject of an OnMilwaukee.com interview. Meet Jamie Ansley -- aka "Funnywinks" -- a Milwaukee-based birthday party clown who's not creepy at all. In fact, she's down-right adorable.

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Bayside restricts recycling hours due to problems

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Published Dec. 4, 2009 at 6:25 p.m.

Bayside — The dumping of prohibited items such as garbage, tires, toys and televisions has led the village to temporarily restrict the hours of its Environmental Corridor, 201 E. Fairy Chasm Road, which is intended only for yard waste, oil and recycling materials.A series of photographs on the village's Web site, www.bayside-wi.gov, helps tell the story.The hours of operation are now 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday ...

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A doll's life; Giving Guide online; A movie with teeth; $5 or less

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Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

A doll's lifeMorning Star Productions is adding to our holiday theater offerings with "The Rag Doll's Dance," a musical Christmas fantasy about an evil Ice Doll trying to freeze the hearts of toys under the Christmas tree, and a mysterious Rag Doll to the rescue. Morning Star says the show is appropriate for people 4 years and older.Playwright-director Alan Atwood, composer Larry Moore and choreographer Alyce Roeder are putting the show together. It opens 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, and runs through Dec.

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Do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall?

Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.

When shopping this holiday season, do you feel safe shopping at Mayfair Mall? Has the fear associated with the muggings and attacks from a few years ago been assuaged by security measures? Would you still opt to shop elsewhere?

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Do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall?

Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.

When shopping this holiday season, do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall? Has the fear associated with the muggings and attacks of a few years ago been assuaged by security measures? Would you still opt to shop elsewhere?

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Family Weekend Roundup: Nov. 27-29, 2009

Published Nov. 26, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving, Milwaukee parents. Here are a bunch of family-focused events that might tickle your fancy, including the lighting of a whale, skateboarding elves and a lovable, high-voiced Muppet.