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Hey there, New Berlin! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a New Berlin lawmaker is pressing Milwaukee over election records

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Friday: Some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milwaukee Election Commission Hit With New Complaint Alleging 'Pattern of Failures' (dairylandsentinel.com) — Milwaukee's Election Commission faces a new complaint alleging repeated administrative failures in its Central Count operation, with unresolved records requests drawing scrutiny. A staffer for New Berlin's Republican state representative Dave Maxey says their office also has not received requested election documents, tying local lawmakers into the broader push for more transparency before November's voting.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Today is my so so sweet, gentle and precious Trina AKA Trini bean's 2nd birthday.
    How I love and adore this precious gift from God!! (Nextdoor Regal Manors)
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    I have a bad back, so I need help with floors, dusting, and bathrooms. I'd much rather hire an individual than a corporate company so I can have the… (Nextdoor S Johnson)
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🗞 Nearby News

Muskego

  • Muskego referendum: Police, fire on November ballot (fox6now.com)
  • Wisconsin State Patrol aerial enforcement in 3 counties; Sept. 15-20 (fox6now.com)
  • Wisconsin High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – Sept. 15 (on3.com)

Brookfield

  • BI Engineer II - Kforce Technology Staffing - Brookfield, WI, US (dice.com)
  • Brookfield Dick's Sporting Goods theft; police seek suspect (fox6now.com)
  • Government-related events in Waukesha County happening Sept. 13-19 (waukeshatimes.com)

Milwaukee

  • See Which Of Wisconsin's Children's Hospitals Ranked Best By U.S. News (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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