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Hi there, Waukesha! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Waukesha's new Crosspoint Academy supports teens in recovery
  • Waukesha North volleyball battles hard but continues tough losing stretch

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ribbon-cutting for Crosspoint Academy celebrated (gmtoday.com) — A new recovery-focused high school, Crosspoint Academy, is now open in the School District of Waukesha, offering students long-term support for substance use and mental health challenges without sacrificing their education. Backed by state grants and local partners like Rogers Behavioral Health, the school blends academics with counseling, support groups, and family education. Families can already contact the district for enrollment details.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Waukesha North Pushes Beaver Dam to the Limit (maxpreps.com) — Waukesha North's volleyball team narrowly dropped a 2-1 tournament match to Beaver Dam, despite strong efforts from players like Ryanne Eagon and Jalyn Klatt. The Northstars have now lost six of their last eight and sit at 7-10, including a recent 3-1 defeat to New Berlin Eisenhower. The recap highlights individual performances and the team's current skid.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Why are floor standing storage units better than wall hung units? —Stephen Montgomery Read on Patch
  • I know this baby's name is Farrah and that she possibly could live on Red Oak in Waukesha.
    She had a collar on with name and phone number, but has lost it. I see her quite frequently. I feed her and give her water. I'm just worried about… (Nextdoor Oakdale)
  • Sunday Bake Sale Stand- 2326 Northview Rd, waukesha 7am till 6:30pm.
    Rain or shine, we're open! Lots of asst breads, cookies, bars, Krispy treats and more!! Stop on by ans support your local baker. Cash and venmo… (Nextdoor Pebble Valley Southeast)
  • City of Waukesha posted a job opening for Senior Activity Coordinator in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Production Welder - 2nd Shift in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pewaukee

  • Former Pewaukee wrestling club treasurer charged after allegedly stealing thousands (gmtoday.com)
  • Local communities contemplate future Flock usage (gmtoday.com)
  • Wisconsin high school football live updates, scores for Week 5 games (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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