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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Policy for animals on Waukesha school property to be revisited (gmtoday.com) — Families in Waukesha should know the school district is reconsidering its policy on animals in school buildings after a popular therapy dog was ordered removed from Waukesha STEM Elementary. Teachers and parents described how the dog supports students with disabilities, prompting officials to review rules on service, emotional support, and therapy animals at a Monday evening Policy and Government Relations Committee meeting.
• Waukesha County's lowest midgrade gas price recorded at $4.39 for week ending Oct. 3 (waukeshatimes.com) — Drivers in Waukesha and nearby communities are seeing midgrade gas as low as $4.39 per gallon this week, with countywide averages at $4.76. A detailed breakdown shows how prices in Waukesha compare with other Waukesha County cities and the statewide and national trends behind the recent fuel cost shifts.
• Waukesha South gets back in win column, routs Trojans (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha South football fans can celebrate a big bounce-back win, as the Blackshirts crushed Wauwatosa West 42-7 to all but secure their first postseason berth since 1999. A dominant 282-yard rushing attack and standout performances from Charlie Shepard, Jordan Garcia, and record-setting receiver Keegan Degeorge powered the decisive Parkland Conference victory.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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