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🌱 Columbus man faces October arraignment in serious child assault case

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In today's newsletter:

  • Columbus man faces October arraignment in serious child assault case
  • Which Columbus private high school made Wisconsin's top-ranked list?

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 belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 65, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• October arraignment set for Columbus man charged with sexual assault (gazettextra.com) — A 56-year-old Columbus man faces an October arraignment on serious felony charges of second-degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement. Authorities say the case, originating in Eau Claire, was delayed by the victim's initial reluctance and changes in legal representation, and the defendant now faces the possibility of decades in prison if convicted.
   

• Best private high schools in Wisconsin (gazettextra.com) — Families in Columbus can see their local private high school highlighted among Wisconsin's top-rated options, with small class sizes and strong academics noted. The statewide list compares enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and Niche grades, helping parents weigh whether a Columbus school or others around Wisconsin might best fit their student's needs.
   

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    Thursday October 1
  • Volleyball: Girls JV Dual vs Markesan (Home)
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Sun Prairie

  • Sun Prairie to imagine a week without driving with community audit (hngnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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