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Hales Corners

Friday, December 7, 2012

Man Accused of Thieving From Area Kmart Stores

Police say the suspect was arrested in Oconomowoc after pulling a caper similar to one he did in Greenfield, Hales Corners and Brookfield.

A 29-year-old South Milwaukee man is accused of stealing jewelry from Kmart stores across metro Milwaukee. James Paul Mesich was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Thursday with one count of felony retail theft. If convicted, he faces up to 1 ½ years in prison and $10,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: On Nov. 25, Hales Corners police officers were called to Kmart, 5600 S. 108th St., after an employee said a man came into the store and asked to try on two $1,500 bracelets to see how he liked them. After getting the items, the woman said the man fled out the door without paying for them. On Nov. 27, Greenfield police officers were called to Kmart there for a similar shoplifting incident. An employee there said a …

Monday, November 19, 2012

Hales Corners Celebrating 10th Anniversary of 'Christmas House'

The historic Lawson House is this year's choice, 10 years after it kicked off the annual tradition. Special events run Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.

The historic Lawson House Bed & Breakfast, 10265 W. Forest Home Ave., is the site of the 2012 Hales Corners Christmas House. Built in 1914, the Prairie-style bungalow was the original “Christmas House” 10 years ago and will once again be the featured home for creative holiday displays by local businesses on Friday, Nov. 30 though Sunday, Dec. 2. Sponsored by Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool and the Hales Corners Historical Society, the “Christmas House” will feature holiday music performed by local musicians and cookie decorating made possible by Pick ‘n Save. The Hales Corners Fire Department is also providing pictures with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon for families with children, and from 1-3 p.m. for families who …

Leah Szymborski

11:38 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

This is an awesome way to get in the Holiday spirit!!   more ›

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