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West Milwaukee, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings West Milwaukee! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
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- Did you buy your Powerball ticket at West Milwaukeeās Walmart?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Winning $2M, $100K Powerball tickets sold in Shorewood, West Milwaukee (fox6now.com) ā A $100,000 Powerball ticket for the Aug. 3 drawing was sold at the Walmart Supercenter in West Milwaukee, and the winner has 180 days to claim the prize. The ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball with the Power Play option, while a separate $2 million ticket was sold in Shorewood. Residents can check tickets via the Wisconsin Lottery website or mobile app. 
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
Greenfield SD Milwaukee, WI 53220
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Special School Board Meeting
Greenfield SD Milwaukee, WI 53220
7:30 pm
Monday August 10
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Brews & Bites Trivia Night ā
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
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WI State Fair: Camp Bar Trio ā
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St, West Allis
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Way of the cross missionary Baptist church Cleanup
Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Inc. 1313 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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Movies in the Park ā
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
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VOLUNTEER!!
The Ability Center 10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 -
Miles for Migraine Wisconsin ā
Hart Park, 7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa
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Catelyn Huckstep: Greenfield Farmers Market ā
Greenfield Farmers Market, 5151 W Layton Ave, Greenfield
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Greenfield Farmers Market ā
Greenfield, WI Calendar, 5151 W Layton Avenue, Greenfield
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Summer Vacation
Bruce Guadalupe Milwaukee, WI 53204
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A reckless driving stop in Wauwatosa ends with a PIT maneuver, a damaged squad car, and a 26-year-old driver in custody.
9:43PM on Aug 4: Wauwatosa police used a PIT maneuver to end a chase near American Family Field, resulting in the arrest of a 26-year-old man. (Nextdoor ) - The police chase ended near Miller Park Way and Greenfield Avenue.
10:32PM on Aug 4: A 26-year-old driver was arrested by Wauwatosa police after a pursuit that ended on Miller Park Way. (Nextdoor )
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Milwaukee. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Milwaukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Milwaukee here.
š Nearby News
West Allis
- Wisconsin State Fair cattle exhibitors prep their animals ahead of opening day (tmj4.com)
- West Allis, WI: Veterans Park Playground Reportedly Sabotaged With Baby Oil, Parents Raise Safety Concerns (theunionstar.com)
- Brewers games, State Fair, I-94 closures: Drivers gear up for heavy traffic (tmj4.com)
Milwaukee
- Proposal to turn vacant building in downtown Milwaukee into homes (wisn.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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