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Good morning to you Green Bay! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the new Action 2 News storyteller covering Green Bay neighborhoods
  • What LaFleur's stance on Josh Jacobs means for Packers fans now
  • How a Green Bay horror quinceañera film could benefit from new tax credits

Also on today's calendar: Jenny's Memorial Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mary Piacente (wbay.com) — A new multimedia journalist, Mary Piacente, has joined Action 2 News in Green Bay and is eager to tell stories about her new community. Fresh from award-winning college reporting and national news internships, she's especially interested in legal, political, and feature stories. If you spot her around town, she's always open to local tips—and coffee suggestions.
   

• LaFleur says he fully anticipates Packers keeping Josh Jacobs while charges are pending (wbay.com) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he expects running back Josh Jacobs to remain on the roster while he faces two misdemeanor charges filed by the Brown County district attorney. The team and NFL are monitoring the case as the Packers weigh Jacobs' availability for the season opener and evaluate depth behind him at running back.
   

• Wisconsin pushes tax credits to become filmmaking hub (wbay.com) — Wisconsin is rolling out new film tax credits, and a Green Bay production called "Mis Undead Quince" is among the projects hoping to benefit. State tourism officials say the Film Wisconsin initiative aims to boost local jobs, lodging, and tourism when crews and fans come here. Local filmmakers are optimistic it will help them pay area talent fairly.
   

📸 Around Green Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Green Bay

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday September 3
  • Lynyrd Skynyrd →
    Capital Credit Union Park, 2231 Holmgren Wy, Green Bay
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • You can get FREE rides to and from Packers games.
    Perfect for penny pinchers who don't want to pay for parking, those who shouldn't get behind the wheel, or anyone who doesn't want to fight traffic! … (Nextdoor Argonne)
  • Reposting because many orchards are opening this weekend!
    Whether you want to pick-your-own or grab a few bags of pre-picked, the apple season is here. I've got a rundown of where to go for your fix --> … (Nextdoor Argonne)
  • Weeks Forest Products, Inc. posted a job opening for Engineered Wood Material Handler in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate in Green Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

De Pere

  • Appleton driver arrested for second OWI in rollover crash with two kids in the car (fox11online.com)
  • Week 2 of high school football is here! See our best photos of the action (usatoday.com)
  • Spike in Wisconsin e-bike crashes raises safety concerns among riders, pedestrians (nbc26.com)

Wrightstown

  • I-41 northbound reopens after crash; No injuries reported (nbc26.com)

Pulaski

Ok Green Bay! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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