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🌱 What really happened around Elcho during this week’s Langlade County calls?
Happening soon: Dental Clinic on the Elcho Patch calendar

Hey there, Elcho! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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- What really happened around Elcho during this week's Langlade County calls?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Thursday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Langlade County Weekly Blotter: Ticket Scams, Highway Collisions, and Trail-Cam Trespassers (antigotimes.com) — Langlade County deputies spent a busy week handling everything from Elcho's homecoming parade and football game security to ATV trespassing, ticket scams, and several highway deer crashes. For Elcho residents, it's a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity on nearby roads, trails, and neighborhoods, including traffic stops, welfare checks, and a few unusual animal calls involving loose dogs, horses, and even a donkey.
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📸 Around Elcho
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elcho
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- Dental Clinic
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Wednesday September 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Off/ A StoryTime
Crandon Public Library, 110 W Polk Street, Crandon
10:30 am - Rosholt Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Crandon →
Crandon High School, 9750 US-8, Crandon
7:00 pm - Dental Clinic
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Crandon Public Library, 110 W Polk Street, Crandon
12:00 pm - Language Class →
Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library & Museum, Crandon
10:00 am - Walking the Spectrum →
Forest County Potawatomi Community Center, 5471 The Place Where Everyone Comes To Play Rd, Crandon
10:30 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Crandon. Apply here.
- AmeriPride Services posted a job opening for Route Sales Support Driver in Rhinelander. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elcho here.
🗞 Nearby News
Crandon
- Weather Discussion 9/28/26 (wjfw.com)
Rhinelander
- SDR elementary and middle school students encouraged to add a fruit or veggie to their lunch to get free milk (starjournalnow.com)
- 5 Habits to Boost Immunity During Cold and Flu Season (wjfw.com)
- Evers announces last chance to apply for a pardon before next governor takes office (wjfw.com)
Ok Elcho! 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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