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

In today's newsletter:

  • What could the new misconduct report mean for Greenfield's police chief?
  • Former Greenfield track coach sentenced for child enticement and assault.

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

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report on Greenfield police chief details 'harassing work environment' (bnd.com) — Greenfield residents now have access to a 722-page investigative report alleging suspended Police Chief Jay Johnson fostered a harassing workplace, misused city resources, and kept alcohol in his office, while Mayor Michael Neitzke moves to fire him. A public Police and Fire Commission hearing will ultimately decide Johnson's job, even as he faces separate criminal charges and strongly disputes many of the findings.
   

• Former GTCC Employee Sentenced for Child Enticement, Sexual Assault (waow.com) — A former Greenfield School District track coach has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to child enticement and sexual assault of a student, and will remain on the state sex offender registry for life. Greenfield school officials say he passed background checks and that the case began when a student reported concerns to a trusted staff member, prompting immediate action.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Greendale

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  • Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Milwaukee County in week ending Sept. 19? (mkesouth.com)

West Allis

  • Former Loveland fire chief takes chief position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (reporterherald.com)
  • Harvest Fair returns Oct. 2–4 at Wisconsin State Fair Park with concerts, lumberjack show and fall food (racinecountyeye.com)
  • Student found with weapon at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis (bnd.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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