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Human remains found again during construction at east-side Maryland Avenue Montessori School

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October 10, 2024

Human remains found again during construction at east-side Maryland Avenue Montessori School

Last week, multiple human bones were again found during construction at Maryland Avenue Montessori School in Milwaukee’s east-side Murray Hill neighborhood.

The grade school stands at what was once the site of the East Side Potter’s Field, a known and recorded uncatalogued burial site, said Wisconsin Historical Society assistant director of strategic communications Colleen Lies. Lies explained that the field was Milwaukee’s first potter’s field ― a cemetery for poor, unclaimed and unknown people ― and was in use through the mid-1800s.

Milwaukee County Historical Society president Ben Barbera said Milwaukee police notified his organization after the remains were found on Oct. 2. Barbera referred the police to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office. According to a report from the Medical Examiner’s office, an investigator climbed down a ladder into the 3-foot-deep excavation site and observed multiple bones sticking out of the dirt on one of the side walls. More dirt to the sides of the bones was removed; ultimately, a “large amount” of bones were found.

The Wisconsin Historical Society was notified of the burial site disturbance and took possession of the bones from the scene. WHS took on the matter because MCHS does not have any input on human remains, Barbera said, while WHS oversees cemeteries and other burials.

“(We) confirmed that all construction was stopped for further coordination with everyone involved,” Lies said. “UW-Milwaukee Cultural Resource Management has temporary care of the remains and will be completing archaeology and analysis work for the burials uncovered during construction.” Construction has since resumed.

This isn’t the first time human bones were found at the site at 2418 N. Maryland Ave.

Many East Side Potter’s Field remains were uncovered and removed during the initial construction of the Maryland Avenue school in 1887.

According to a 1951 Milwaukee Journal article, the potter’s field was the burial site of many victims of the city’s 1849-1850 cholera epidemic, which was estimated to have killed as many as 700 of the city’s then-20,000 residents. During an excavation for an addition to the school in 1951, cholera epidemic-era bones and bone fragments were found, some buried “haphazardly” just 18 inches below the surface, the Journal reported.

Then, in 2021, OnMilwaukee reported that four bones were discovered during a small excavation to fix some basement seepage at the school.

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34 from Portis leads Milwaukee to 112-101 Victory Over Washington

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December 22, 2024

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34 from Portis leads Milwaukee to 112-101 Victory Over Washington

Matt Yeazel brings you Bucks in 6, a 6-minute recap of Milwaukee’s 112-101 over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night despite Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard being out with injuries.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the starting lineup and scored a season-high 34 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Khris Middleton had 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists for the Bucks, while Portis finished with 10 rebounds and eight assists.

Antetokounmpo (back spasms) missed his third game of the season and the Bucks also played again without Damian Lillard (right calf strain) after winning the NBA Cup earlier this week.

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said Lillard could play Monday against Chicago.

Rookie Ryan Rollins started at point guard in Lillard’s absence and contributed 14 points in 31 minutes. Center Brook Lopez also had 14 and Gary Trent Jr. had 15 points and seven rebounds.

Middleton played for the second straight night after scoring 14 points in 19 minutes at Cleveland on Friday. He continues to get into shape after missing the first 21 games following offseason surgery on both ankles.

Jordan Poole scored 26 points and Bilal Coulibaly had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Washington.

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Milwaukee kids pick gifts for family members at 'We Got This Garden'

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December 21, 2024

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Milwaukee kids pick gifts for family members at 'We Got This Garden'

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“We Got This Garden” hosts event for area kids to pick gifts for family members

MILWAUKEE – The holidays came early on Milwaukee’s north side on Saturday, Dec. 21

At “We Got This Garden” near 9th and Ring, kids were able to pick out gifts to give to a parent, guardian, or other family members.

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“Around this time of the year, parents, guardians loved ones – they want to make their kids feel as special as they can,” said Meg Bruzan, team leader with We Got This Milwaukee. “We thought it would just be really great for kids to be able to give back a little bit to those families that do so much every single day of the year.”

The event was new this year. It was made possible due to donations, which the organization accepts online.

In the summer, “We Got This Garden” welcomes neighborhood kids to learn the basics of gardening – and earn some money in the process.

Data shows that the 53206 area is one of the most incarcerated ZIP codes in the nation. There are also health and poverty concerns.

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Milwaukee Families Gather to Celebrate the Holidays and Promote Infant Health – Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper

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December 21, 2024

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Milwaukee Families Gather to Celebrate the Holidays and Promote Infant Health – Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper

Children, parents and grandparents enjoyed spending the evening together at the Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center.

By Ascension Wisconsin

Amid laughter and holiday cheer, 26 families from across Milwaukee gathered for the 5th Annual Blanket of Love Christmas Dinner, hosted at Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center, located at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ.

The Blanket of Love program, a year-round initiative by Ascension Wisconsin, provides expectant mothers and families with essential support, education, and resources aimed at reducing infant mortality and promoting family wellness. The Christmas dinner brought families together to celebrate the season with games, ornament-making, a shared meal, gift-giving, and a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

Families from across Milwaukee shared dinner and learned more about Ascension’s Blanket of Love program.

“I have been coming to Blanket of Love for years. Ascension has helped support me with all three of my pregnancies,” said Alexsis Bailey-Grier. “This program is a true blessing for the community.”

The program fosters a sense of community through health and wellness education, shared meals, and connections with Ascension nurses, social workers, and patient navigators.

Children had fun playing games, making ornaments and creating art.

This year alone, more than 5,000 families have benefited from the educational, social, and healthcare resources provided through Ascension Wisconsin’s Blanket of Love program. These services are delivered through Ascension hospitals, 36 Milwaukee churches, neighborhood centers, and community partners.

“One of the most important things we do in Blanket of Love is recognize the importance of family all year long but especially during the holiday season,” said Brenda Hoskins, MSW, an Ascension Wisconsin social worker. “Some parents tell me this is a particularly hard time of year for them. When we come together in celebration, it brings a feeling of connectedness through community.”

Families celebrated being together and making Christmas memories.

The program’s overarching goal is to ensure more children in Milwaukee are born healthy and strong, giving them the chance to celebrate their first birthday.

“Education builds the foundation of behaviors and habits that have a positive impact on an individual’s health,” said Julia Means, Ascension RN and Blanket of Love founder.

“When we say ‘blanket of love’ we mean we wrap you in a blanket of love,” Means said. “We want our families to know they are loved and valued and that love spreads throughout our community. Christmas is a time to spread and share love.”

For more information please visit https://www.behealthybeyou.org/programs-bol or call 414-465-4587. Donations for Ascension Wisconsin Blanket of Love can be made to the Ascension Wisconsin Foundation at: giveAWF.org/community-giving.

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