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And on the Franklin Patch calendar - Legacy Pro Wrestling Showcase of Champions XI

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Hello Franklin! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new security steps Franklin's Indian Community School is taking Monday
  • How Franklin's own helped send the Milkmen to the Finals

Also on today's calendar: Legacy Pro Wrestling Showcase of Champions XI and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cindy P.!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A little morning rain; breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Brisk and cool, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident (milwaukeenns.org) — Franklin families with students at Indian Community School will see stepped-up security Monday, as Franklin police begin regular patrols and the school adds private security and mental health support after a handgun incident on nearby school-owned land. Officials stress there was no student injury, and a separate earlier lockdown involved a non-real firearm image on social media.
   

• Milwaukee Milkmen advance to Miles Wolff Cup Finals with East Division championship (cbs58.com) — Franklin fans just watched the Milwaukee Milkmen clinch the East Division title at Franklin Field, earning a trip to the Miles Wolff Cup Finals. A home run and an RBI from Franklin native Charlie Marion helped seal the series, putting the team one step from a second league championship.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Firefighters evacuated nine people from a Milwaukee apartment building fire early Saturday morning, which is believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike, with no injuries reported.
    1:31PM on Sep 19: No one was injured after multiple people were evacuated from a Milwaukee house fire. 9:44AM on Sep 19: Nine people were evacuated… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Greendale

  • Greenfield officials approve new hotel in 84 South shopping center (jsonline.com)
  • Which ex-high school standouts featured in South Milwaukee area will compete on Saturday, Sept. 19? (mkesouth.com)

Greenfield

  • Body camera footage reveals Greenfield police chief's interaction with city officials over investigation into alleged misconduct (cbs58.com)
  • 'A car is a weapon': Teen driver accused in Greenfield police chase warns others to think twice (wisn.com)
  • DA finds Waukesha officer justified in July Meijer shooting (cbs58.com)

Oak Creek

  • Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin: Alyssa Hobgood named 2026 PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year (wisbusiness.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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