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Coffee in hand, Oak Creek? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bystanders on an Oak Creek beach race to save drowning swimmer
  • Oak Creek bank staff earn advanced leadership credentials at UW–Madison
  • Oak Creek child injured in Caledonia head-on crash; what police know

Also on today's calendar: Trivia with America's Pub Quiz and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'I feel good': Man on jet ski rescues distressed swimmer in Lake Michigan (abc-7.com) — A woman was dramatically rescued from rough Lake Michigan waters off Bender Park in Oak Creek after bystanders, including a man on a jet ski, worked together to keep her afloat until firefighters arrived. The Oak Creek Fire Department took her to the hospital and is urging residents to respect Lake Michigan's powerful conditions and know their swimming limits.
   

• Wisconsin Bankers Advance Leadership and Industry Expertise at the Graduate School of Banking (wisbank.com) — Two bankers from Tri City National Bank's Oak Creek branch are among Wisconsin professionals graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at UW–Madison, earning executive leadership certificates. Their advanced training is meant to strengthen how local banks serve customers, manage risk, and support communities across the state, including Oak Creek.
   

• Caledonia woman dies after head-on crash Wednesday, 3 others injured (wisn.com) — A serious head-on crash in Caledonia on Wednesday injured a 3-year-old child from Oak Creek and two Caledonia women, one of whom later died. Police say a southbound vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 31, and bystanders plus a retired firefighter helped victims before crews arrived. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Caledonia police.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

South Milwaukee

  • 53-year-old man struck by vehicle Tuesday in South Milwaukee (wisn.com)
  • Timmy (Tim) A. Watkins, 63, of Racine (racinecountyeye.com)
  • Evers requests federal disaster aid after July severe storms, tornado (jsonline.com)

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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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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