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🌱 What kept Phillips police busy during the week of Sept. 21?

Coming up on the Phillips Patch calendar: Toddler Time

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Hi Phillips! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What kept Phillips police busy during the week of Sept. 21?
  • How did Phillips runners capture the girls' title in Marshfield?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Phillips Police Department calls for Sept. 21-27, 2026 (gazettextra.com) — Residents in Phillips can see exactly how local police spent the week of Sept. 21–27, from traffic warnings and OWI enforcement to child welfare referrals and harassment complaints. The call log also highlights cooperation with Price County agencies and several accidental 911 calls around town, including at the Phillips School District.
   

• Schrank takes seventh to lead Iola-Scandinavia at Marshfield Cross-Country Meet (headspringis.com) — Phillips girls' cross-country runners claimed the team title at a competitive Division 3 meet in Marshfield, edging out 18 other squads with just 65 points. The story focuses on Iola-Scandinavia's top finishers but underscores Phillips' strong performance against a deep field of Wisconsin programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Barry-Wehmiller posted a job opening for Material Handler in Phillips. Apply here.
  • GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Park Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phillips here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lac du Flambeau

Minocqua

  • Minocqua's annual Beef-a-Rama celebration draws in thousands for food and fun. (wjfw.com)
  • Weather Discussion 9/28/26 (wjfw.com)
  • So Long, Minocqua Brewing (townhall.com)

Medford

  • Fond du Lac County pursuit leads to Medford man's first OWI arrest (wearegreenbay.com)

Ok Phillips! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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