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Greetings Shorewood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What reckless driving now lets Shorewood police take your car immediately?
  • How will Shorewood’s Greyhounds replace their superstar scorer this season?
  • Could your next walk on Atwater Beach be considered trespassing?

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A snow shower in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 28, low: 25.
  • Monday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shorewood Village Cracks Down on Reckless Driving with New Vehicle Impoundment Ordinance (hoodline.com) — Shorewood has adopted Ordinance 3077, allowing police to impound vehicles involved in reckless driving from the very first offense. Triggered by rising dangerous driving across Wisconsin, the policy lets Shorewood officers tow cars when drivers act illegally or pose hazards, aiming to prevent crashes and protect neighborhood streets before serious harm occurs.
   

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

• Wisconsin high school girls basketball: Woodland East Preview (maxpreps.com) — Shorewood High’s girls basketball team is highlighted in a Woodland East conference preview, with the Greyhounds looking to replace former league star Serinity Metcalfe. The piece breaks down returning players, key stats, and expectations for Shorewood and its conference rivals this season, giving local fans a snapshot of how their team stacks up.
   

• Public access to Lake Michigan shore part of ongoing debate over Wisconsin waterways (wuwm.com) — A Shorewood beach walker’s citation for allegedly crossing private lakeshore near Atwater Beach has sparked a legal challenge that could clarify how much Lake Michigan shoreline is open to the public. The case, rooted in Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine, is being watched statewide as courts weigh where private property rights end and public access begins, with a municipal ruling expected in early January.
   

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