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Ozaukee Press
PO Box 249
Port Washington, WI 53074
262-284-3494
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County, town gird for fight over Saukville quarry land


Legal conflict looms despite what county official calls generous peace offering     In an effort to defuse a looming legal battle with the Town of Saukville, County Board Chairman Robert Brooks has offered to discuss concessions that include donating land to the...
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Board ousts WEA Trust for Humana to net 6-figure savings


New PW-S insurance carrier, plan estimated to cut premium by $919,600     The Port Washington-Saukville School Board voted unanimously Monday to end a long relationship with WEA Trust and contract with Humana for a health insurance plan that will save an estimated...
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Insurance is million-dollar question for PW-S board


School officials to weigh savings against impact of  changes on employees     With the possibility of $1 million in savings on the table, the Port Washington-Saukville School Board next week will consider changing health insurance carriers and altering...
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Revelation delays school bus driver sex assault trial


New info from prosecutor prompts defense to request last-minute postponement     A revelation in the case against a Port Washington school bus driver charged with touching three boys indecently resulted in the last-minute rescheduling of his sexual assault trial...
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Port school bus driver’s sexual assault trial set for next week


Man, 58, is accused of molesting boys he forced to sit by him in ‘naughty seat’     An Ozaukee County Circuit Court judge confirmed Wednesday that the trial of a Port Washington bus driver accused of molesting three boys will begin next week.   ...
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Veteran county supervisor calls for a recount in 5-vote loss


Leider vows to contest outcome of race against fellow Supr. Dohrwardt     Ozaukee County Supr. Rose Hass Leider, who according to last week’s election results lost the seat she has held for 28 years by five votes, said Tuesday she will request a...
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PW-S board may trim cash in lieu of insurance


District committee exploring cost savings recommends cutting benefit paid to employees who opt out of coverage.     A Port Washington-Saukville School Board committee on Monday recommended cutting the cash benefit it pays employees who opt not to be covered by the...
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Contract vote sets tone for PW-S School Board races


Benefits, merit pay, programming at issue in contests for three seats     Student performance and educational programs are issues in races for three seats on the Port Washington-Saukville School Board, but it’s the board’s decision a year ago to grant a one-year...
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Health insurance changes to net big savings for school district


PW-S officials consider changing carriers, plan to cut cost by as much as 21%     The Port Washington-Saukville School District may be able to save nearly $1 million by switching health insurance carriers and making relatively minor changes in the plan it offers...
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Port wins $771,500 grant for coal dock


State stewardship award will allow city to complete improvements this year     Port Washington’s plans to convert the former coal dock into a premier lakefront park took a huge step forward this week when the city learned it would receive a $771,500 Knowles-Nelson...
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