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Hi there, Green Bay! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Broadway nonprofit bounced back bigger after devastating storm damage
  • What Brown County's 2027 budget could mean for your tax bill.
  • What Green Bay first responders revealed in a dramatic mock crash demo

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Sunday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Day Women's Center in Green Bay re-opens in new building (wearegreenbay.com) — New Day Women's Center has reopened in a larger building in Green Bay's Broadway district after storm and flood damage forced it from its previous space. The expanded location lets staff better serve local women while staying accessible to neighborhood guests, thanks in part to support from On Broadway Inc. Leaders say the disruption deepened their understanding of what many clients experience.
   

2. Brown County proposes 2027 budget with record-low property tax rate, major projects (fox11online.com) — Brown County's proposed 2027 budget, unveiled in Green Bay, would cut the property tax mill rate to what officials call a record low while paying down millions in debt. For Green Bay residents, it outlines major road and bridge work, South Bridge Connector progress, new flood monitors on the East River, and added mental health and substance use services.
   

3. Mock crash in Green Bay shows dangers of impaired driving (wbay.com) — Green Bay first responders teamed up on Stuart Street for a dramatic mock crash, highlighting how impaired driving endangers both residents and emergency crews. Police, fire, and Casa ALBA Melanie walked community members through vehicle extrication, sobriety checks, and real crash statistics, including 69 impaired-driving crashes and 55 injuries this year. Organizers stressed that even one person choosing not to drive impaired can save lives.
   

4. Packers vs. Cancer marks 10 years, rallying fans for lifesaving research (943jackfm.com) — The Green Bay Packers are marking 10 years of their Packers vs. Cancer campaign, raising money for UW Health's Carbone Cancer Center through special winter hats and in-store donations. Fans can give at the Packers Pro Shop or online throughout October, with a dedicated game against the Cowboys on Oct. 18 highlighting survivors. Players will also visit Bay Port High School for a cancer-awareness matchup with West De Pere.
   

5. Two-time cancer survivor says early detection saved his life (nbc26.com) — A Green Bay man who survived cancer twice credits routine screenings and quick medical follow-up with saving his life, and he's urging neighbors not to skip checkups. Supported by local doctors and the Packers community, he and his oncologist at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic stress that early detection and attention to unusual symptoms can dramatically improve outcomes.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE-the sale has been extended!
    It's National Coffee Day, and to celebrate, Door County Coffee is offering 25% off coffee on their website! Stock up on all your fall AND holiday… (Nextdoor Argonne)
  • stop by on Thursday or Friday from 8-4 our Neighborhood rummage sale on Alice Drive in Ashwaubenon....
    1179,1185,1192. Garages are full, deals to be made. Love to read. I have 27 boxes of paperback books to chose from. Need a new craft item for Xmas or… (Nextdoor Ashwaubenon)
  • Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • City of Green Bay Wisconsin posted a job opening for Custodian II in Green Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green Bay here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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