🌱 What led to a neighbor stabbing on West Cummings Road?
Wautoma, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Wautoma! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to a neighbor stabbing on West Cummings Road?
- Why a Wautoma judge briefly imposed nine years, then “stayed” it
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
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- Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wautoma police arrest suspect after stabbing; victim stable (wtaq.com) — Police in Wautoma say a 34-year-old local man is jailed on $15,000 bond after allegedly entering a neighbor’s home on West Cummings Road and stabbing him, though the victim is now in good condition. Officers and Waushara County deputies responded Monday night, and prosecutors have since filed multiple felony charges, while stressing the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
• 'How does your stomach feel right now?' Judge says in sentencing former fire chief (fox11online.com) — In Wautoma, a judge sentenced former Plainfield Fire Chief Jeffrey Kessenich to nine months in jail and four years’ probation for stealing more than $112,000 in village funds, after restitution was repaid. The judge used a dramatic, momentary prison sentence to underscore the impact on firefighters and the community, while stressing the breach of trust Kessenich’s actions caused.
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