Community Corner
🌱 How Germantown’s license-plate cameras are reshaping Washington County investigations
Make time for 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Germantown Patch calendar
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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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- 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. 
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown
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★ Featured events ★
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Darts League - BuBs Irish Pub
BuBs Irish Pub, N116W16218 Main St, Germantown
7:00 pm - Germantown Farmer's Market →
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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 - Trivia at Bixenburg Tavern →
Bixenburg Tavern, N112W21209 Mequon Rd, Germantown
6:00 pm - 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 →
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7:00 pm - Bags League - BuBs Irish Pub
BuBs Irish Pub, N116W16218 Main St, Germantown
5:30 pm - What's the Buzz Networking
Grace Commons, W195 N9550 Rolling Meadows Circle, Menomonee Falls
7:30 am - World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park →
Old Falls Village Park, N96W15791 County Line Rd, Menomonee Falls
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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📣 Germantown Shout Outs!
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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)
Ok Germantown! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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