🌱 How Edgerton’s conference title hopes changed after Friday’s tough loss

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In today's newsletter:

• How Edgerton's conference title hopes changed after Friday's tough loss
• Edgerton remembers Daniel R. Ferguson with October visitation plans
• See which recent Rock County felony cases involve Edgerton residents

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Not as warm with rain, temps: high: 66, low: 61.
• Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football: Crimson Tide lose first-place clash with L-Cats, 49-14 (gazettextra.com) — Edgerton's Crimson Tide fell 49-14 at Lake Mills in a key Capitol Conference showdown, snapping their three-game winning streak but still setting up a big home game against Lakeside Lutheran next Friday. The story recaps Edgerton's early scoring, key mistakes on special teams, and how the defense struggled to contain Lake Mills' explosive passing attack.
   

• Death notices for Sep. 28, 2026 (gazettextra.com) — Edgerton residents are notified of the passing of Daniel R. Ferguson, 83, who died Sept. 19 at the Edgerton Care Center. A public visitation to celebrate his life is set for Oct. 23 at Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home in Edgerton, while his family will hold a private service with military honors beforehand.
   

• Public Record for Sept. 28, 2026 (gazettextra.com) — Rock County's latest felony charges list includes several incidents tied to Edgerton residents and locations, including alleged child abuse and property damage at local businesses. While the details are brief, the record highlights serious cases moving through the courts that may concern neighbors and reflect ongoing public safety issues in and around Edgerton.
   

📸 Around Edgerton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edgerton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Wednesday Walks →
  Silverwood Park, 77 Silver Ln, Edgerton
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Book Page Pumpkin Workshop →
  Edgerton Public Library, 10 Albion St., Edgerton
  11:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Paint Night →
  Edgerton Public Library, 10 Albion St., Edgerton
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Homecoming Mini Parade
  Edgerton SD Edgerton, WI 53534
  9:45 am
• Homecoming Parade
  Edgerton SD Edgerton, WI 53534
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
• Tired Iron Rockabilly Bash →
  Thresherman's Park, 332 E County Rd M., Edgerton
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Sterling North Museum Tours →
  Sterling North Museum, 409 W Rollin St, Edgerton
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Food Preservation & Sourdough Presentations →
  Edgerton Public Library, 101 Albion St, Edgerton

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Boys Soccer: Milton vs Fort Atkinson (JV/Varsity)
  Fort Atkinson High School
  5:00 pm
• Paint and Sip →
  Timber Hill Winery, 8220 N John Paul Road, Milton
  5:00 pm
• September Lobster Boil Event at Buckhorn Supper Club in Milton, WI with LUDY and his LADY — Ludytunes →
  Buckhorn Supper Club, 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, Milton
  5:30 pm
• September Lobster Boil Event at Buckhorn Supper... →
  Buckhorn Supper Club, 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, Milton
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Do you have unused household chemicals stored with no plans to use them?
  On Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3, Walworth County is hosting a Clean Sweep event for residents of Walworth, Jefferson and Waukesha counties… (Nextdoor )

• Culver's posted a job opening for Team Member in Edgerton. Apply here.
• Mercyhealth posted a job opening for Office Coordinator and Coder, Hemodialysis - Full Time in Janesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edgerton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stoughton

• ITC Rules in Favor of U.S. Trailer Makers; Tariffs Imminent on Imports (ccjdigital.com)
• Photo of the day: Enjoying apples straight off the tree (madison.com)
• Emotional toll: Wake Forest coachs mind turns to his family after Louisville win (newsobserver.com)

Janesville

• Football: Janesville Craig picked as nominee for Bound Wisconsin's Team of the Week (gazettextra.com)
• School District of Janesville names DeGraaf as new superintendent (newztream.com)
• 20th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises awareness of domestic violence in Rock County (wmtv15news.com)

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-- 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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