🌱 Polar Bears At Port + Humane Society Adoptions Halted

Up and at 'em, Port Washington-Saukville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Windy with some snow. High: 26 Low: 13.

Here are the top stories in Port Washington-Saukville today:

1. More than a hundred people plunged into the cold waters of Lake Michigan at a beach in Port Washington in a local polar bear club event. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
2. Adoptions were halted at three Milwaukee Humane Society shelters amid rise in staff COVID-19 cases. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
3. Chick-fil-A has bought land for $2.12 million, plans to make a new location in Glendale. (WTMJ-TV)

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Today in Port Washington-Saukville:

From my notebook:

• Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department: "Due to staffing concerns, the Curative testing site at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds will be closed until further notice. Tests are available through Curative at Washington County Fair Park and the ADRC in Sheboygan. Appointments are re..." (Facebook)
• Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department: "The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department will be holding two booster clinics in each county. These clinics will have Moderna and are open to anyone 18+ who is eligible for a booster. Appointments are required and can be made at wa..." (Facebook)
• Ozaukee County Emergency Management: "NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a winter weather advisory for our County beginning at 12 am on Wednesday Jan 5th to 6pm on Wednesday Jan 5th. Strong winds 40-45MPH causing blowing snow and reduced visibility." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Country Life: "***INSIDE WORK??? - *** Looking to make an upgrade to your home? Contact APCraftsman for all your home improvement needs. Alex Pantich (414) 581-1889 apcraftsman@gmail.com Find me on Facebook at Facebook.com/APCraftsman Kitchen, bath &..." (Nextdoor)

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— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin. You can reach me at ethan.duran@patch.com.