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🌱 Patch AM: Franklin firefighters help contain Oak Creek business explosion and fire
Be sure to catch Lincoln Saltdogs at Milwaukee Milkmen on the Franklin Patch calendar
Good morning to you Franklin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Franklin firefighters help contain Oak Creek business explosion and fire
Also on today's calendar: Franklin Overeaters Anonymous Meeting (60 minutes) and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
- Monday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spray can sparks explosion, fire at Oak Creek business, officials say (jsonline.com) — Franklin firefighters helped Oak Creek crews handle an explosion and fire at Redwall Screen Printing Thursday morning, after a spray adhesive can ignited inside a textile dryer. Employees evacuated safely, several were evaluated on scene but declined hospital transport, and no firefighter injuries or damage estimate were reported as the blaze spread into an exhaust stack before being controlled. 
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Lincoln Saltdogs at Milwaukee Milkmen →
Franklin Field, 7035 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- PV - 1st Day of School
Pleasant View Franklin, WI 53132 - FPS First Day of School (4K-6th, 9th)
Franklin Public SD Franklin, WI 53132 - Franklin Overeaters Anonymous Meeting (60 minutes) →
Faith Community Church, 7700 W Faith Dr, Franklin
6:45 pm - FPS First Day of School (Gr 7-8, 10-12 join in)
Franklin Public SD Franklin, WI 53132 - FHS Open House
Franklin High School Franklin, WI 53132
5:45 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Franklin Public SD Franklin Public School District, 8255 W Forest Hill Ave, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday September 2
📣 Franklin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GHS Theatre Fall Play & Winter Musical Auditions
Greendale Hi Greendale, WI 53129
4:00 pm - BOE Business Meeting
Whitnall SD Whitnall School Community Board Room
6:30 pm - Elementary Schools -- Meet Your Teacher Night
Greendale SD Greendale, WI 53129
5:00 pm - Meet Your Teacher Night
Highland View El Greendale, WI 53129
5:00 pm - District Wide Picture Day @ WMS
Edgerton El Hales Corners, WI 53130
12:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Heritage Senior Living posted a job opening for Culinary Assistant | Dietary Assistant | Kitchen Staff | Full -Time Position in Franklin. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greendale
- Wisconsin football commit Jack Tabbert wants 'to put you in the dirt' (badgerobserver.com)
- Becky's New Car - SummerStage of Delafield Stage Mag (broadwayworld.com)
Greenfield
- Family of Milwaukee man killed in robbery critical at juvenile court sentencing (wisn.com)
Oak Creek
- Guide for new MATC students (matctimes360.com)
- COMMUNITY AND VIBRANCY: Oak Creek residents on what make their city truly special (tmj4.com)
Ok Franklin! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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