🌱 How Germantown’s license-plate cameras are reshaping Washington County investigations

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In today's newsletter:

• How Germantown's license-plate cameras are reshaping Washington County investigations

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
• Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Armed Home Invaders, A Hit-and-Run And A 120 MPH Chase: How Flock Cameras Delivered In Washington County (wisconsinrightnow.com) — Washington County investigators recently leaned on Germantown's Flock camera system to help solve a violent Richfield home invasion, a serious hit-and-run in the Town of West Bend, and a 120 mph chase that ended at a West Bend Meijer. For Germantown residents, the cases show how the village's license-plate cameras are being used countywide to both catch suspects and quickly clear innocent drivers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Darts League - BuBs Irish Pub
  BuBs Irish Pub, N116W16218 Main St, Germantown
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Germantown Farmer's Market →
  Germantown, WI Calendar Germantown, WI 53022
  8:00 am
• Farmers' Market - Village of Germantown
  Village of Germantown Visitor Parking Lot, N112 W17001 Mequon Road, Germantown
  8:00 am
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Trivia at Bixenburg Tavern →
  Bixenburg Tavern, N112W21209 Mequon Rd, Germantown
  6:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Job Service Employment Assistance - Germantown Library
  Germantown Community Library, N112W16957 Mequon Rd, Germantown
  1:00 pm
• Blood Drive - Kiwanis & Germantown Library
  Germantown Community Library, N112W16957 Mequon Rd, Germantown
  1:00 pm
• Village Board →
  Germantown, WI Calendar
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Bags League - BuBs Irish Pub
  BuBs Irish Pub, N116W16218 Main St, Germantown
  5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• What's the Buzz Networking
  Grace Commons, W195 N9550 Rolling Meadows Circle, Menomonee Falls
  7:30 am
Saturday October 10
• World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park →
  Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Weekly activities and events including FREE golf Friday through Sunday, Bags Tournament, Brewers Game Saturday, Packers Game Sunday.
  Specials include $3 beers, $8 specialty cocktails, $5 appetizers, and 50% off clothing and head covers. (Nextdoor Isabelle Farms)
• Weekly trivia night event with $3 beers and $3 appetizers.
  Grab your team, grab a drink, and test your knowledge. (Nextdoor Isabelle Farms)

• Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Menomonee Falls. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Menomonee Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richfield

• EHD outbreak in Wisconsin also has affected dairy heifers, captive deer (jsonline.com)

Jackson

• Assistance dogs arrive to learn new tricks at UWRF (riverfallsjournal.com)

Mequon

• Freshman Friday: Zach Wudy (homesteadhighlanderonline.com)
• Ozaukee County Circuit Court July dispositions (gmtoday.com)
• Carol Mae Heinen (ozaukeepress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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