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🌱 Why this quiet East Troy train ride feels like stepping into 1920

East Troy, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again East Troy! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this quiet East Troy train ride feels like stepping into 1920

Also on today's calendar: Fox Crossing Stringband at Pizza on the Farm and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
  • Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Hidden Gem Of A Train Museum Lets You Experience What Commuting Was Like In 1920 (theautopian.com) — East Troy’s Electric Railroad Museum gets a loving spotlight as Wisconsin’s last operating interurban line, offering 90‑minute rides between town, the Elegant Farmer, and Mukwonago. The piece dives into the railroad’s history, volunteer-run operations, and special themed trains like dinner and beer rides, making a strong case for why this under-the-radar attraction is worth a visit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Troy

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Adopt-A-Highway with the BNA!!! (Note: New Day & Time) →
    Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Richard Bong St Rec Area, 26313 Burlington Rd, Kansasville
    9:30 am
  • Tennis: Boys Varsity Quad vs Multiple Schools (Home) (Rescheduled from 05-01-26)
    East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
    1:00 pm
  • Golf: Boys Varsity Match vs Big Foot (Away)
    East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday May 14
  • Golf: Boys Varsity Ryder Cup Golf Meet vs Multiple Schools (Home)
    East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
    8:00 am
  • Tennis: Boys JV 1 Match vs Big Foot/Williams Bay (Home)
    East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
    4:30 pm
  • Tennis: Boys Varsity Match vs Big Foot/Williams Bay (Home)
    East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
    4:30 pm
  • Baseball: Varsity Game vs Monroe (Home)
    East Troy Community SD East Troy, WI 53120
    4:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi, I’m new to the Nextdoor app but have been enjoying life in East Troy for nearly six years.
    Are you looking for a safe, private space to be with your dog in a natural setting? I’ve just become a Sniffspot host. We are ready for you and… (Nextdoor East Troy)
  • The Salvation Army in the Midwest posted a job opening for Assistant Cook - Army Lake Camp in East Troy. Apply here.
  • ProHealth Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Mukwonago - 6:30 PM - 3:00 AM in Mukwonago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mukwonago

  • Warhawks make it clean sweep against state's best at host meet (gmtoday.com)
  • Waukesha County beaches open for 2026 season (gmtoday.com)
  • Lettuce learn about growing (gmtoday.com)

Waterford

  • ‘The Last Mandarin' by Louise Penny & Mellissa Fung Top Holds Lists (libraryjournal.com)
  • What it takes to be a 'Hot Dog Hawker' at American Family Field (wkow.com)

Elkhorn

  • Have some cheese with that wine at this weekend's Lake Geneva events (lakegenevanews.net)

Ok East Troy! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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