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🌱 Patch AM: How New Berlin West finally broke Pewaukee’s 13-year stranglehold

And on the New Berlin Patch calendar - CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE EARLY with 50's and 60's Dance

Sunday December 21st Patch AM
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Good day New Berlin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Berlin West finally broke Pewaukee’s 13-year stranglehold
  • How does New Berlin’s student makeup compare across Waukesha County?

Also on today's calendar: CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE EARLY with 50's and 60's Dance and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in New Berlinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in New Berlinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Monday: A little icy mix in the a.m., temps: high: 39, low: 32.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vikings dial back the clock (gmtoday.com) — New Berlin West boys basketball finally snapped a nearly 13-year losing streak to Pewaukee, thrilling home fans with an 80-74 win powered by standout performances from Evan Kern and Elijah Gammage. The tense Woodland West Conference matchup featured heated sideline exchanges between coaches, multiple lead changes, and clutch late-game shooting as the Vikings signaled a possible shift in conference power.
   

• 32 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in districts in 2024-25 school year (waukeshatimes.com) — New Berlin families can see how their school district compares in countywide enrollment data, including a small but measurable share of Pacific Islander students. The report breaks down 2024-25 student counts and ethnic representation across Waukesha County’s 19 districts, highlighting how New Berlin fits into broader demographic trends. It’s a snapshot of who’s in local classrooms this year.
   


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  • Looking for doctor recommendations in the Milwaukee / Waukesha area, preferably within Aurora or Froedtert.
    This is for a 26-year-old woman with PCOS, dealing with significant weight gain, excessive sweating, and excess facial hair. We’re specifically… (Nextdoor Carriage Lane)
  • I have some Christmas cards that has been lost for almost 2 weeks, then they appeared on someone else’s door step.
    If this is you can you please let me know :) I live in the condominium across from the Mobil gas station (Nextdoor Cleveland and Lagoon)
  • Standex International posted a job opening for Quality Inspector I in New Berlin. Apply here.
  • GB Packaging posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Supervisor Assembly in New Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Brookfield

  • Winter market coming to Brewfinity in Pewaukee (gmtoday.com)
  • Greetings from a sister city (gmtoday.com)
  • Jose's Blue Sombrero in the Wauwatosa Village to close before new year (jsonline.com)

Ok New Berlin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel lightheaded!
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