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New Year's Eve

Monday, December 31, 2012

How Will You Celebrate New Year's Eve?

When the calendar rolls from 2012 to 2013, what will you be doing? Something quiet, or out in style?

Since the world didn't end on Dec. 21, we're lucky enough to watch the year change again.  How will you be observing the year change tonight?

Steve ®

1:30 am on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

The view from up here is amazing! Haha I can see down on all you 1%ers from up here.   more ›

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Drunk Oak Creek Man Forced Off New Year's Eve Flight

Authorities say 25-year-old had to be restrained from getting back on AirTran plane.

A 25-year-old Oak Creek man took his New Year's Eve celebration too far and is now facing criminal charges. Authorities say Joshua J. Breen was removed from an AirTran airplane because he was too drunk and then continued to try forcing his way back on. Breen was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Wednesday with one count of resisting an officer and one count of disorderly conduct. If convicted, he could face up to a year in prison and $11,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: At 9:54 p.m. Saturday, Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were called to an AirTran gate at General Mitchell International Airport after a drunken Breen, who had just been kicked off a flight, insisted getting back on the plane. Airline employees …

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Guide to New Year's In Oak Creek

What's there to do around town this weekend?

Happy New Year everyone! Here's hoping for a pleasant and healthy 2012. Still looking for a place to celebrate the New Year? Here's a look at some options around (and outside) Oak Creek: 1. Bootz Saloon and Grill - 8950 South 27th St. Oak Creek's favorite new country western bar is hosting a big New Year's Eve blowout. Its ad boasts of a live DJ, dancing (of course), party favors, a free champagne toast at midnight and a food buffet. 2. Erv's Mug - 130 W Ryan Road The always-popular Erv's Mug is also celebrating New Year's Eve in style. It'll be serving off their food menu until 10 p.m. and hosting karaoke until 2 (or later). Here, it will also offer a free champagne toast along with some midnight snacks. 3. Classic Lanes - 7501 S Howell …

Friday, December 31, 2010

Cars Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk

A note from something that cares.

Dear Driver, We get along pretty well, right? I get you where you need to be, and you keep me fed with that yummy, expensive gasoline. OK, there was that time I stalled out on you when you had that big meeting, but I didn't say anything when you went another 1,000 miles before getting my oil changed, so we should call it even. Anyway, I know we've got a party or two to hit tonight. While I'm usually excited to go out on the town, I get kind of nervous when I see you stumbling out of the house with red, glassy eyes and your keys in hand. "Getting smashed" may be fun for you humans on New Year's Eve, but vehicles don't feel the same way. I am very big part of your life and very expensive to fix and replace. Did you know that according to …

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