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🌱 See what Slinger’s new railfan platform offers train lovers and families

Slinger, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Slinger! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Slinger’s new railfan platform offers train lovers and families

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Slinger Museum Railfan platform complete (gmtoday.com) — Slinger’s historical museum has officially opened its new Railfan Viewing Platform, giving residents and visitors a safe, comfortable spot to watch trains and enjoy the live railfan camera. Built with help from Slinger High School students and local donors, the platform comes with a strong reminder to stay on the blacktop, avoid the tracks, and respect railroad property.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • October is National Firewood Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using the occasion to spread the event’s slogan: “Buy It Where You Burn It!
    ” It’s important for Wisconsin residents and visitors to understand and observe the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources,… (Nextdoor )
  • Boyd posted a job opening for Senior Tool and Die Technician in Allenton. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in West Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Slinger here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hartford

  • Book Nook set for grand opening in heart of Hartford later this month (gmtoday.com)
  • Orioles stay hot with win over Knights (gmtoday.com)
  • Agriculture students are able to open new doors to their future careers at World Dairy Expo, with half participating in skills contests (hoards.com)

Jackson

  • Armed Home Invaders, A Hit-and-Run And A 120 MPH Chase: How Flock Cameras Delivered In Washington County (wisconsinrightnow.com)

Richfield

  • Truck drivers welcome new dealership and repair facility in Richfield (tmj4.com)
  • Richfield Boy Scout collecting 10,000 food items for Wisconsin veterans experiencing homelessness (tmj4.com)

Ok Slinger! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Slinger

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Slinger

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.