🌱 Patch AM: How will new power lines for Port’s data center affect you?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will new power lines for Port's data center affect you?
• Can Port Washington's high‑flying offense handle West Bend West's surge?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 67, low: 61.
• Saturday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Revised ATC power line plan draws mixed response in Ozaukee County (spectrumnews1.com) — A billion‑dollar power grid upgrade tied to Port Washington's planned data center is moving forward under a revised American Transmission Co. proposal, and neighbors across Ozaukee County are weighing in. The new plan drops a controversial Saukville–Trenton line and leans more on existing corridors, but residents in nearby towns still worry about wider easements, new routes, and long‑term property impacts.
   

• West faces toughest test yet (gmtoday.com) — Port Washington's fourth‑ranked football team hosts West Bend West this Friday at 7 p.m., in what's billed as the Spartans' toughest test so far. The preview highlights Port's prolific passing attack and recaps recent performances by Washington County programs, helping local fans know which matchups matter most as the season reaches its midpoint.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Port Washington Fall Street Festival — Aureum Link / Welded Jewelry →
  Main street Port Washington, 323-7 N Franklin St, Port Washington
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• State Horse Expo
  Ozaukee 4-H, 122 W Main St, Port Washington
Saturday September 19
• Power in All Abilities →
  StarrFit, 548 S Park Street Bld. 1, Port Washington
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Grafton JV Football @ Port Washington →
  Port Washington High School, 427 W Jackson St, Port Washington
  4:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Cedarburg Girls JV Volleyball @ Grafton →
  Grafton High School, 1950 Washington St, Grafton
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Little Explorers Playgroup →
  Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville
  10:00 am
• Family Nature Club: Welcome Back 2026! →
  Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Farmers Market - Saukville American Legion Post 470 →
  Saukville WI
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Nourish and Nature: Family Dinner Nights →
  Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Mommy & Me Yoga →
  Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Hourly Shift Manager up to $18/hour in Port Washington. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PORT WASHINGTON, WI S22544 in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Saukville

• ATC restarts push for grid upgrades serving Port Washington data center (wisconsinwatch.org)

Grafton

• 10 Celebrities Who Drive Mopar Cars (slashgear.com)
• You, Me & I-43: Ulao's assassination connection (fox6now.com)
• Sip, savor and support (gmtoday.com)

Cedarburg

• Chargers surrender first goal of season in draw against Shorewood (gmtoday.com)
• 'Hold' lifted at West Bend middle school after threat investigation (jsonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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