Shooter, Burglary Pair Arrested: Mt. Pleasant-Sturtevant Today

Good day, people of Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant! It's me again, John Quinnies, your local editor of the Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant daily. Today's biggest story: an arrest is made for the shooting at a beauty salon.

Other important things to know: Restoration work is beginning at Laparek Creek, Robin Vos is finding himself in a scrutinized situation, and a pair of people from Illinois are arrested after a Racine burglary.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant:

1. Pollution restoration has begun on Lamparek Creek in Mount Pleasant. The Racine County Eye reports on the initiative to help a Lake Michigan tributary that has struggled with pollution. The project will help the floodplain and in the end, create a recreation corridor. (Racine County Eye)
2. Robin Vos's dilemma: Robin Vos is under scrutiny and in a dilemma as he continues to spearhead a taxpayer-funded investigation of the certified 2020 election. (Journal Times)
3. A private disagreement ended in a man getting fatally shot near Durand and Kearney Saturday, FOX 6 reported. The shooter was taken into custody immediately and police said there was no active threat to the community. (FOX 6 Milwaukee)
4. Two people from Illinois were arrested in connection to a burglary that happened at an RV store in Sturtevant, FOX 6 reported. The pair were found with counterfeit money, registration documents for a stolen RV, methamphetamine, and more, a criminal complaint revealed. (FOX 6 Milwaukee)

Obituaries:

1. Lynn Templeton Obituary (1950 - 2021) (Legacy.com)
2. Ross A. De Vuyst Obituary (Journal Times)

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Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant Patch Notebook

• Village Of Mount Pleasant Police Department: "The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a person shot in the 2200 block of Durand Ave. See the attached press release for the Homicide." (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Health Department Proposes Reinstating A City Face Coverings Ordinance | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/3jlBGZd" (Facebook)
• Village of Mount Pleasant: "There is no garbage/recycling pickup on Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2021. All days will be delayed by one day due to the holiday. Friday pickup will be picked up on Saturday. If you have any questions regarding normal pickup, bulk pic..." (Facebook)
• Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County: "Is today a good day to spend some time in nature? https://my.happify.com/hd/try-this-mindful-walking-exercise-to-boost-your-mood/" (Facebook)

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About me: Hey, my name is John. I live in Milwaukee. I cover parts of metro Milwaukee. Email me at john.quinnies@patch.com. Get in touch if you have anything to say about Shorewood, Greenfield, Greendale, Oak Creek, Franklin, New Berlin, Whitefish Bay, Mount Pleasant or Sturtevant.

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