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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:

  • How bystanders and Oak Creek Fire pulled off this tense lake rescue

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

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a quick morning shower, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'I feel good': Man on jet ski rescues distressed swimmer at Bender Park (wisn.com) — A woman struggling in rough Lake Michigan waves at Oak Creek's Bender Park was saved Sunday thanks to quick-thinking bystanders, including a man on a jet ski, and Oak Creek Fire rescue swimmers. Witnesses describe tense minutes battling 4–5 foot waves before firefighters reached her; officials now urge residents to respect Lake Michigan's powerful conditions and know their swimming limits.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

South Milwaukee

  • South Milwaukee Arcade will celebrate 100 years of bowling on August 29 (milwaukeerecord.com)
  • Oak Creek water rescue at Bender Park (wisn.com)
  • Clean energy groups call on regulators to reject We Energies rate hike (jsonline.com)

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  • Business owner details lockdown during Saturday's suspected murder-suicide (chicagotribune.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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