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In today's newsletter:

• Why Oracle suddenly ended its legal fight over Port Washington's data center

Also on today's calendar: Ladies Night Out Wine Walk: 80's Night! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oracle drops suit against Wisconsin utility regulators (ibmadison.com) — A massive $15 billion artificial intelligence data center campus planned for Port Washington just cleared a key hurdle, as Oracle dropped its lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's new data center-related utility regulations. The case, filed in Ozaukee County Circuit Court, targeted electric rate rules meant to shield We Energies customers from higher costs tied to powering large data centers.
   

📸 Around Port Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Ozaukee Food Alliance →
  Ozaukee Food Alliance, 100 E Green Bay Ave, Saukville
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• 4-H County Board Exchange: Tentative
  Ozaukee 4-H Ozaukee County Administrative Building, 121 W Main St, Port Wash
  8:00 am
Thursday August 20
• GHS Black Hawk Kick Start Experience (Freshman) *optional
  Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
  8:00 am
• JLMS Early Locker Access
  Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
  9:00 am
• Ladies Night Out Wine Walk: 80's Night! →
  Engine Room 102, 102 E Pier St, Port Washington
  4:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Cloverbud Day Camp: Cardboard Arts
  Ozaukee 4-H Ozaukee County Administrative Building, 121 W Main St, Port Wash
  9:00 am
Sunday August 23
• GHS Athletic Booster Club Corn Roast @ Centennial Park
  Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
  10:00 am
• Rachel Schumacher at Plier's Full Circle Pub and Restaurant →
  Plier's Full Circle Pub & Restaurant, 3704 Highland Dr, Port Washington
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• CHS Drama Choreo Workshop
  Cedarburg SD CPAC - 102 - Blackbox
  8:00 am
• Pink Llama Art Show
  The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center The Pink Llama Gallery W62N580 Washington Ave Cedarburg, WI
  10:00 am
• Woodview PTG meeting
  Grafton SD Library
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Food by One of a Kind
  The Barn at Buechler Farms 587 S Royal Ave, Belgium, WI 53004

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My used to be friend was going to cut my pine bushes for me.
  Im looking for someone to cut down trees and a hedge that won't lie to me (Nextdoor West Port Dr)

• City of Port Washington, WI posted a job opening for Flag Football Assistant Referee in Port Washington. Apply here.
• Kleen Test Products Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 2nd and 3rd shift in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grafton

• Explore This Hidden Wisconsin Park Full Of Geological Treasures (takingthekids.com)
• Check out preseason football practice at Grafton High School (jsonline.com)

Cedarburg

• Book Housekeeping Services in Cedarburg, WI with Claire V. from $30/hr (care.com)

Mequon

• Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Aug. 16, 2026 (jsonline.com)
• Marquette University golfers litter leaderboard at Wisconsin State Open (jsonline.com)
• Page 0 - Top Live In Caregiver Jobs in Windsor, WI (care.com)

Ok Port Washington! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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