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Hello Mequon! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How neighbors are fighting back after Mequon’s international burglary ring
  • Which 2026 Chinooks home games should Mequon fans circle now?
  • Mequon community mourns longtime officer and youth mentor David R. Boehm.

Also on today's calendar: Small Town Christmas Craft & Vendor Show - Sip & Shop and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 20 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 21, low: -5.
  • Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of -1 and low of -5 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Neighbors taking action as cops continue to search for international criminals tied to Mequon home burglaries (tmj4.com) — Residents in Mequon are on edge after more than a dozen local home burglaries were linked to an international crime ring, prompting some neighborhoods to install license plate-reading cameras. Police say they’re actively investigating but have no new updates, while city leaders are directing questions to the Mequon Police Department. Neighbors are sharing experiences and pushing for stronger safety measures.
   

• A New Era of Chinooks Baseball Begins - Our 2026 Schedule Is Here (oursportscentral.com) — Lakeshore Chinooks fans in Mequon can start planning now—the team has released its 2026 schedule and is preparing for its 14th season at Moonlight Graham Field. Expect a refreshed game-day experience with new promotions, theme nights, specialty jerseys, and family-friendly giveaways, plus plenty of summer matchups against familiar Northwoods League rivals.
   

• Celebrating the Life of David R. Boehm (gmtoday.com) — Mequon residents are invited to honor longtime Mequon police officer and youth liaison David R. Boehm at a celebration of life on Saturday, December 13, at North Shore Country Club in Mequon. The Grafton resident spent 31 years serving Mequon, helped create the Mequon Dive Rescue team, and supported Homestead High School and Concordia hockey, leaving a lasting local legacy.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Little Scientists
    Tolzman Community Room , 11345 N. Cedarburg Road , Mequon
    10:00 am
  • Main Street Gallery - ''Blizzard of Art''
    Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
    10:00 am
  • SPARK!: Tracks and Traces – Winter Animals
    Schlitz Audubon Center , 1111 E Brown Deer Rd , Bayside
    10:00 am
  • Spectacular ELF-tacular Holiday Exhibit at the CCC
    Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty: School of Education (General/Future Interest) in Mequon. Apply here.
  • Elite Sports Clubs posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Mequon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mequon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cedarburg

  • Patrick Curran Steps Down as Cedarburg Festivals Director (gmtoday.com)
  • Downtown Cedarburg Faces Multiple Business Closures (gmtoday.com)
  • Lakeshore Lightning's Defense Shines in Strong Start (gmtoday.com)

Grafton

  • Village Board Moves Forward with Goldberg Property Cleanup (gmtoday.com)

Milwaukee

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