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1. Oracle Absorbs $300 Million of Nuclear Energy Costs in Wisconsin (tomorrowsworldtoday.com) — Port Washington is set to host Oracle's Project Lighthouse data center, projected to pump over $11 billion into the local economy and create thousands of construction and permanent jobs. Tied to a new power deal at Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Oracle says it will absorb roughly $300 million in energy costs to protect more than a million Wisconsin ratepayers from higher bills.
2. The Food Pantry of Port Washington opens the Lions Kitchen (gmtoday.com) — Port Washington residents now have access to the Food Pantry's new Lions Kitchen, a commercial space that will support cooking classes and the Chef's Giving Table series. Funded largely by local Lions clubs and a major grant, the expanded facility helps the pantry serve 120 to 160 families weekly as government program cuts increase food needs across northern Ozaukee County.
3. America's data center boom is running into a grid-sized problem (power-eng.com) — Port Washington's huge Project Lighthouse data center campus is moving ahead physically, but experts warn that actually getting it fully powered could slip to late 2028. The article explains how grid, fuel, and permitting delays nationwide are reshaping timelines for mega–AI data centers, using the Port Washington project as a key Wisconsin example.
4. Several Local and Area High School Football Teams Ranked This Week (seehafernews.com) — Port Washington football fans can celebrate a statement win, as Plymouth dropped four spots in the Division Four coaches poll after suffering its first loss of the season to Port Washington last Friday. The statewide rankings rundown also highlights strong showings from Manitowoc Lutheran, Cedar Grove-Belgium, and several other area programs heading into another big Friday night.
5. 'We're here for you, buddy': Port Washington community rallies around 11-year-old hit-and-run victim (cbs58.com) — An 11-year-old Port Washington martial arts student is recovering after a hit-and-run in Grafton, and his training community back home is stepping up to help. Championship Martial Arts in Port Washington is collecting donations, gift cards, and online support to ease his family's expenses as he faces what could be a long, costly recovery.
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