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Morning Oswego! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oswego man charged after standoff that led to shelter-in-place order.
  • How much more funding is Oswego's Senior Center asking from the village?
  • See which Oswego teams came up big in Thursday's matchups.

Also on today's calendar: Carillon Craft Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clearing and very warm, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oswego man charged after hours-long police standoff (wspynews.com) — Oswego police have arrested a 44-year-old local man in connection with an incident two weeks ago that triggered an hours-long standoff and a shelter-in-place order for nearby neighborhoods. Authorities allege he threatened first responders and fired a gun during a domestic-related call; he now faces aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges and remains jailed pending a November court date.
   

• Oswego Senior Center seeks $66,000 from village for 2027 (wspynews.com) — Oswego's Senior Center is asking the village for a 10% funding increase to $66,000 for 2027, citing rising attendance and limited staff. Leaders say the money would support transportation, grief services, and social programs for older residents, with trustees set to weigh the request during the village's Oct. 24 budget workshop.
   

• Oswego East Wins Southwest Prairie Conference Girls Tennis Tournament for Second Straight Season - Thursday's Area High School Varsity Athletics Recap (wspynews.com) — Oswego East's girls tennis team has captured the Southwest Prairie Conference tournament title for the second straight year, led by a dominant, undefeated run from top singles player Ysabella Seeto. Oswego and Oswego East teams also featured in volleyball and boys soccer, with both schools picking up key wins that highlight how strong local high school athletics are this fall.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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