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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Resident files petition seeking removal of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament (wtmj.com) — A New Berlin resident has formally petitioned the Common Council to consider removing Mayor Dave Ament from office, citing alleged legal and conduct violations and his reposting of anti-Muslim content. The council is being asked to accept the petition, notify Ament, and hold a public hearing, though it's unclear if this will be addressed at the September 22 meeting.
2. Who's No. 1 in Wisconsin prep sports? (wncy.com) — New Berlin Eisenhower athletes are making a strong statewide showing, with the school's boys volleyball co-op ranked 10th, its boys soccer team sitting third in Division 3, and its girls cross-country squad holding the top Division 2 spot. These rankings highlight how competitive New Berlin's student-athletes are across several fall sports this season.
3. New Berlin man grabbed postal worker, left her pills: prosecutors (fox6now.com) — A New Berlin man is facing new criminal charges after prosecutors say he grabbed a postal worker outside his home and left her a note with 15 Xanax pills. The case, tied to earlier impersonation and false military-claims allegations, is unfolding in Waukesha County court, where a judge will consider a mental competency evaluation at a hearing Monday.
4. Muskego High School graduate creates new way for students to find volunteer opportunities (gmtoday.com) — A Muskego High School graduate has launched a website that helps local students match their interests with nearby volunteer opportunities, turning required service hours into more meaningful connections. She recently received a Forward28 Award from state Sen. Julian Bradley of New Berlin, recognizing her effort to strengthen community service networks for youth and local organizations.
5. Waukesha Common Council votes to discontinue flock program after 2026 (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha's Common Council has voted to end its use of Flock license-plate cameras after 2026, citing concerns about trust and transparency with the vendor. A related lawsuit over warrantless database searches names New Berlin among several Waukesha County governments, meaning local police practices and data privacy policies could be affected by the court's decision.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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