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Cheers Shorewood! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Shorewood’s new towing rule could change reckless driving penalties
  • Can Shorewood’s Greyhounds stay competitive after losing their star scorer?

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 38, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wisconsin village passes ordinance to impound reckless driving vehicles (wearegreenbay.com) — Shorewood has adopted a new ordinance allowing police to tow and impound vehicles involved in reckless driving, even on a first offense, under a recent state law. Officers say they’ll use discretion based on safety risks, driver status, and vehicle conditions, aiming to curb a growing local concern without focusing on punishment.
   

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• Wisconsin high school girls basketball: Woodland East Preview (maxpreps.com) — Shorewood girls basketball enters the Woodland East season needing to replace standout scorer Serinity Metcalfe while leaning on returners like Nyah Nelson and Audrey Burns. The preview also sizes up conference rivals such as Whitnall, Greenfield, South Milwaukee, Brown Deer, and new member Cudahy, outlining key players and coaches across the league.
   

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