By Ana Martinez-Ortiz What does it mean to be a hero? To be a hero is to have determination and spirit and grit, it’s the ability to lead the crowd through triumphs and losses and the … [Read more...]
Lee Holloway, the first African American Chair of the Milwaukee County Board, Dies at 71
By Karen Stokes Lee Holloway, former chair of the Milwaukee County Board died Wednesday evening. He was 71. Holloway was first elected in 1992 to represent the board’s 5th District seat on … [Read more...]
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Shame on you, Sheriff David Clarke, Hines & Holloway blast Sheriff’s pull back on President’s security
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s decision to assign sheriff’s deputies to provide only partial security for President Obama’s visit to Milwaukee this week is drew strong criticism from Common … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at King Center
The public is invited to attend this year’s King Day Celebration at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet Street on Monday, Jan. 16 with a program at 2:30 pm. The guest … [Read more...]
County Executive Candidate Forum to be held Feb. 9th
The Riverwest Neighborhood Association and Riverwest Currents newspaper are sponsoring a Milwaukee County Executive Candidate Forum on Wednesday, February 9th, from 7-9 pm at the Gordon Park Pavilion, … [Read more...]
County Executive Holloway introduces 35 Ford Fusion Hybrid Vehicles for Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County’s vehicle fleet is becoming more fuelefficient, thanks to an infusion of Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles unveiled at Milwaukee County’s Fleet Maintenance facility. County Executive Lee … [Read more...]
Legislators and candidates weigh in on Pratt appointment
Complied by Courier Staff On Tuesday, Jan. 25 acting County Executive Lee Holloway appointed former acting Mayor of Milwaukee Marvin Pratt as interim county executive until after the April 5 … [Read more...]
African American Chamber of Commerce: Positive Directions for Economic Development Breakfast
By Frederick Dakarai The breakfast event was an excellent forum of information and discussion of various business and political subjects and initiatives of the City, County and State. It was short … [Read more...]
Walker fails to act on campaign controversy
By Lynda L. Jones County executive and gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has failed to act regarding the controversy that has developed regarding the actions of at least two staffers … [Read more...]
Walker, Holloway announce inspection plan
County Executive Scott Walker and County Board Chairman Lee Holloway on Wednesday announced Milwaukee County’s plan to have an external engineering firm begin a safety inspection of all county … [Read more...]