🌱 Patch AM: Where Oak Creek drivers are seeing the lowest premium gas prices

Good morning Oak Creek! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Where Oak Creek drivers are seeing the lowest premium gas prices
• Can Oak Creek upset Kettle Moraine in Wednesday's volleyball showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
• Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milwaukee County sees lowest price for premium gas at $4.79 in week ending Oct. 3 (mkesouth.com) — Premium gas prices around Oak Creek and the rest of Milwaukee County recently dipped as low as $4.79 per gallon at several stations, with Oak Creek among the listed communities. Countywide, premium averaged $5.33, slightly below the statewide average, as tighter fuel supplies and global oil issues continue to influence what you pay at the pump.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Underclassman Alyssa Laclair Shines for Kettle Moraine (maxpreps.com) — Kettle Moraine's volleyball team, led by standout sophomore setter Alyssa Laclair, just notched a hard-fought 3–1 home win over Pewaukee. Next up, they'll face Oak Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, giving local fans a chance to see how Oak Creek stacks up against one of the area's stronger programs.
   

📸 Around Oak Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Trunk or Treat at The Learning Experience - Oak Creek →
  The Learning Experience - Oak Creek, 8206 S Anthony Way, Oak Creek
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Girls Basketball vs. Cudahy
  Oak Creek West Middle School, 8401 South 13th Street, Oak Creek
  4:00 pm
• Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin at Oak Creek Public Library →
  Oak Creek Public Library, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek
  6:00 pm
• Book Launch: "Apologies to the Morning" by Greg Jones →
  Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Girls Basketball vs. Whitnall
  Oak Creek West Middle School, 8401 South 13th Street, Oak Creek
  4:00 pm
• Swan's Pumpkin Farm PTO Event
  Swan's Pumpkin Farm, 5930 Co Hwy H, Franksville
  4:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Fall Family Night →
  Parkway Church – Oak Creek, 10940 S Nicholson Rd, Oak Creek
  6:00 pm
• Harvest Tasting →
  Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Trivia with America's Pub Quiz →
  Erv's Mug, 130 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Movie Showing: The Bride of Frankenstein →
  3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• It's Alive! The Birth of the Universal Monsters →
  Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Dr, Cudahy
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Travel Deliciously Travel Show (Oak Creek) →
  Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PPG Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Traffic Coordinator (1st Shift) in Oak Creek. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Milwaukee

• Brew City Buzz, Events Happening Oct. 8-14, 2026 (shepherdexpress.com)
• Morgan Geyser granted restraining order against 'true crime collector' (wcvb.com)
• Watch as Bears kicker Cairo Santos tries to trip Packers' Matthew Golden (jsonline.com)

Franklin

• Who Are Sam Mayer's Parents? Meet Scott Mayer and Susanne Mayer (essentiallysports.com)

Ok Oak Creek! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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