Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich and American Family Insurance announced on Monday, September 20, 2021, they’ve teamed up to support Beckum Stapleton Little League by upgrading the league’s ball fields, specifically repairing dugouts and replacing fencing. Yelich, who is also an American Family brand ambassador and is featured with his mother Alecia Yelich in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Little League fields upgraded, thanks to Yelich donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to close north side location in December
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) announced it will close one of its north side clubs at the end of the year in a move that reflects the organization’s shift away from property management and ownership. The organization plans to close the Augusta M. LaVarnway Boys & Girls Club at 2739 N 15th St., which is in the northern section of the Lindsay Heights … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to close north side location in December
Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (Week 3)
"Grandparents are similar to a piece of string - handy to have around and easily wrapped around the fingers of their grandchildren." ~ Author Unknown Last week we presented interesting facts regarding grandparents. Some of those details included the number of grandparents serving as caregivers of their grandchildren. The statistics are showing that it is a situation that is … [Read more...] about Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (Week 3)
COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 1)
It’s been a school year like no other. Here’s what we learned. There was a moment last spring when every parent and employer in America suddenly realized how deeply their lives and livelihoods depended on an institution too often in the background and taken for granted: the nation’s schools. With almost no notice, adults and children found themselves in the middle of a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 changed education in America — permanently (part 1)
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is safe and works for kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday, September 20, 2021, its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. But with kids now back in school and the … [Read more...] about Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is safe and works for kids ages 5 to 11
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 23, 2021
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Gee’s Wellness Clinic now offers free COVID-19 vaccines
Gee's MKE Wellness Clinic is located inside Gee's Clippers at 2200 N. Dr. MLK Jr., Dr. The wellness clinic is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and supported by 17 Milwaukee community-based organizations and provides health education, referral resources, and even testing and vaccines to keep you and your families safe. No appointment or haircut required, just stop in … [Read more...] about Gee’s Wellness Clinic now offers free COVID-19 vaccines
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. hosts annual ‘Harvest Day’
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. hosted their annual "Harvest Day," at Fondy Farmers Market and Park, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The market included numerous vendors selling fruits and vegetables, preserves, flowers, art, jewelry and much more. There was also music, dancing and other live performances on their main stage. Later in the day … [Read more...] about Walnut Way Conservation Corp. hosts annual ‘Harvest Day’
Trinity MBC holds ’27th Annual Chicken & Fish Fundraiser’
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Trinity Missionary Baptist Church hosted their "27th Annual Chicken and Fish Dinner Fundraiser" at the church, 2829 N. Teutonia Ave. The delicious dinner which featured fried fish and chicken, as well as sides of all kinds, was lovingly prepared by the women of Trinity MBC. Pictured are the church volunteers who help make the dinner possible: … [Read more...] about Trinity MBC holds ’27th Annual Chicken & Fish Fundraiser’
Five shot, wounded by gunfire during vigil for Milwaukee teen
Milwaukee police say five people were wounded near North Sherman Blvd. and Burleigh St. on Monday September 13, 2021 at the scene of a candlelight vigil for a teenager that was fatally shot earlier in the day. Officials say the gunfire rang out shortly before 8 p.m. The shooting victims include two 15-year-old Milwaukee girls, a 64-year-old Milwaukee man, a 30-yearold … [Read more...] about Five shot, wounded by gunfire during vigil for Milwaukee teen