🌱 Planning a drive? Don’t miss South Milwaukee’s ‘Da Crusher’ statue.

Greetings South Milwaukee! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning a drive? Don’t miss South Milwaukee’s ‘Da Crusher’ statue.
• How does South Milwaukee’s discipline surge compare to other Wisconsin districts?
• How did Kenosha Tremper fare when they faced South Milwaukee?

Also on today's calendar: Outta Sight Kite Flight and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Planning a road trip? These Wisconsin attractions are just off the highway (fdlreporter.com) — One of the featured roadside stops is the ‘Da Crusher’ bronze statue in South Milwaukee, honoring local wrestling legend Reggie Lisowski just minutes from the airport. The guide also spotlights other quirky Wisconsin attractions, from giant fish and beer cans to cryptid statues, giving South Milwaukee travelers fun ideas for photo-worthy breaks on statewide road trips.
   

2. Discipline issues rose sharply in Beloit schools in 2024-2025 (gazettextra.com) — South Milwaukee schools are cited for having the sharpest discipline spike among similar Wisconsin districts, with incidents jumping 51% last year. The story focuses on Beloit’s even larger discipline problems, budget cuts, and changing expulsion policies, offering context on how other districts, including South Milwaukee, are handling student behavior challenges.
   

3. Baseball Recap: Kenosha Tremper Sets Scoring Season-High Against Racine Park (maxpreps.com) — South Milwaukee baseball fans may note their team in Kenosha Tremper’s season scoring summary, as the Trojans’ top games include a 14-run outing against South Milwaukee. The main spotlight is Tremper’s explosive 31-0 win over Racine Park, which snapped a three-game skid and set up a high-scoring home matchup against Indian Trail.
   

4. Randy Bryce, union ironworker, drops out of Wisconsin congressional race (civicmedia.us) — South Milwaukee voters are directly affected as union ironworker Randy Bryce ends his campaign for the 1st Congressional District, which includes the city along with Cudahy, St. Francis, and Oak Creek. His exit reshapes the Democratic field challenging incumbent Bryan Steil, leaving several other candidates still in the running for this key southeastern Wisconsin seat.
   

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📸 Around South Milwaukee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Milwaukee

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• Outta Sight Kite Flight →
  J.F. Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Ave, Kenosha
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday June 5

• Board of Review →
  South Milwaukee, WI Calendar, City of South Milwaukee 2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee
  1:00 pm

Monday June 8

• Blakewood Cousins Night
  School District of South Milwaukee South Milwaukee, WI 53172
  4:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• 8th Gr. Recognition- PAC
  School District of South Milwaukee South Milwaukee, WI 53172
  6:00 pm

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📣 South Milwaukee Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Leadership Series
  South Suburban Chamber of Commerce Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83565820045?pwd=uwB0DcMxkzQbSrXSvejrf3DFFOpLrc.1 Meeting ID: 835 6582 0045 Passcode: 231975 Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83565820045/invitations?signature=gbiAmwxV2TkxZvUYdo_PcL1rXVCo
  11:00 am
• JO - PTO/Jaguar Crew Meeting
  Cudahy SD JEJ Library
  3:15 pm
• RULES, LAWS AND LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETING
  Cudahy City Hall 5050 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI 53110
  4:30 pm
• LN PTO Meeting
  Cudahy SD Lincoln Elementary School, 4416 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110
  5:00 pm
• SFHS Modern Band Show
  Saint Francis SD St. Francis High School, 4225 S Lake Dr, St Francis, WI 53235
  6:00 pm
• MOON WALKER / PRETORIA / SUPER CASSETTE @ X-RAY ARCADE →
  X-Ray Arcade | Games, Music, Cudahy
  6:00 pm
• CHS Orchestra Banquet
  Cudahy SD Cudahy, WI 53110
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Public Hearing - 5560 S. O'Brien Avenue & 3675 E. Whittaker Avenu
  Cudahy City Hall 5050 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI 53110
  4:30 pm
• Board of Zoning Appeals
  Cudahy City Hall 5050 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI 53110
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Not everyone will understand your quiet battles, but the right people will still notice.
  Keep those people close and keep growing through what you’re going through. (Nextdoor Northwest South Milwaukee)

• Eaton Corporation, plc posted a job opening for Planning Coordinator - 1st Shift in South Milwaukee. Apply here.
• Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Filling Line Operator - 6:30am - 3:00pm - Heavy Lifting in Cudahy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Milwaukee here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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