🌱 Patch AM: What Caledonia neighbors heard before shots rang out Sunday morning

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In today's newsletter:

• What Caledonia neighbors heard before shots rang out Sunday morning
• How Flock cameras helped Caledonia police make six shooting arrests
• Why Microsoft walked away from $5 million and a Caledonia project

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 67, low: 63.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man injured after shots fired in Caledonia; police say incident was not random (tmj4.com) — A man was shot early Sunday near 6 1/2 Mile Road and E. Frontage Road in Caledonia, and police say the incident was targeted, not random. Neighbors along the usually quiet stretch describe being awakened by gunfire and heavy police response. Caledonia police say the dispute began outside the village but ended here, and they're urging anyone with information to contact them.
   

• Residents react to shooting arrests, Flock camera use in Caledonia (tmj4.com) — Caledonia police have arrested six people after Sunday's shooting near 6 1/2 Mile Road, crediting village Flock license-plate cameras with quickly identifying suspects. Neighbors say they're relieved but divided over the growing use of surveillance technology in their quiet area. Residents stress that while the neighborhood is usually peaceful, this incident shows serious crime can surface anywhere.
   

• Microsoft forgoes $5 million; Mount Pleasant to reinvest funds (bnd.com) — Microsoft is letting Mount Pleasant keep a $5 million development incentive, money village leaders say will help stabilize future tax bills and fund roads and public safety equipment. The move comes as Microsoft faces pushback on data centers nationwide, including dropping a proposed Caledonia facility last year. Local officials frame the decision as a win for Racine County taxpayers and economic development.
   

📸 Around Caledonia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caledonia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Chainsaw Carving & Art Forest Festival →
  River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Chuck E Cheese Night
  Chuck E. Cheese, 5612 Durand Ave, Racine
  4:00 pm
• RAMAC Annual Membership Dinner
  Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Avenue, Sturtevant
  4:45 pm
Friday October 2
• Fiesta Patrias
  Horlick Hi Racine, WI 53404
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• MEMBER EVENT: Racine Farmers Market on the Lake
  Festival Park, 5 Fifth St., Racine
  9:00 am
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Chamber Check-in
  RAMAC, 300 5th Street, Caledonia
  7:45 am
Thursday October 8
• Forklift Training
  Elite Equipment Sturtevant
  8:30 am
• Powder Puff @ REAL
  Walden III Hi Racine, WI 53405
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Fall Festival →
  Drexel Town Square, 361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• 4th Grade (Stankowski) WATERshed Field Trip
  Island Park, 1700 Liberty St, Racine
  9:15 am
• Navigating Retirement in 2026 & Beyond →
  Trattoria di Carlo's, 8469 S Howall Ave., Oak Creek
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• 4th Grade (Tittrington & Wilson) WATERshed Field Trip
  Island Park, 1700 Liberty St, Racine
  9:15 am
• Chosen Family Circle →
  Racine Public Library, 75 7th St, Racine
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• North Cape Corner Veterinary Clinic is my best kept secret vet in the country.
  They are kind, thoughtful and truly care about YOU and your pet's best life. I almost do not want to write this recommendation as I do not want it… (Nextdoor The Village of Raymond)

• Veolia North America, LLC posted a job opening for Wastewater Operator II in Oak Creek. Apply here.
• Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator in Sturtevant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caledonia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Racine

• Choosing the Right Gravel for Racine County Driveways and Yards (racinecountyeye.com)
• Racine & Me: Racine Art Museum to host 'Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures in Wisconsin' exhibition (cbs58.com)
• Racine & Me: Beyond the Mainstage at RTG & 50 Years on Northwestern Avenue (cbs58.com)

Sturtevant

• Apple picking 2026: Your guide to 9 orchards in Chicago and beyond (suntimes.com)

Ok Caledonia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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