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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Network of nature photographers at Wehr Nature Center brings beauty of space into focus (cbs58.com) — Franklin's Wehr Nature Center is drawing thousands of volunteer photographers who roam its trails year‑round, sharing striking images of local wildlife and landscapes on a community Facebook page. The center's director hopes more Franklin residents will join the group, enjoy the photos, and get involved with this Whitnall Park gem in their own backyard.
• Who Are Sam Mayer's Parents? Meet Scott Mayer and Susanne Mayer (essentiallysports.com) — Franklin residents Scott and Susanne Mayer, long active in local civic life and business, are in the spotlight as their son Sam advances in a national racing series. The piece traces their years in Franklin, including Susanne's alderwoman role and their 100‑acre property where Sam first raced go‑karts, highlighting how a deeply rooted local family helped launch a professional driver.
• Milwaukee County sees lowest price for premium gas at $4.79 in week ending Oct. 3 (mkesouth.com) — Premium gas in Franklin was among the lower prices in Milwaukee County for the week ending Oct. 3, with local stations reporting around $4.99 per gallon while the countywide average hit $5.33. The article compares prices across nearby communities, giving Franklin drivers a sense of how their recent fuel costs stacked up against the rest of the county and state.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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