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Hi Waukesha! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Town of Merton arrest required drones and tactical officers
  • How did a former Waukesha South principal reshape Elmbrook schools?
  • How an old Waukesha chest revived a forgotten local life

Also on today's calendar: Constellations: Adventures Connecting Earth to Sky and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Morning snow, 1-3", with a high of 23 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Breezy; some afternoon snow, temps: high: 26, low: 18.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a snow shower; cold, with a high of 22 and low of -3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Town of Merton woman charged after tactical incident (gmtoday.com) — A Town of Merton resident is facing a misdemeanor obstruction charge in Waukesha County after a tactical response to her home when deputies tried to arrest her on warrants. She also has ongoing criminal slander of title cases tied to Waukesha and Washington counties, with additional hearings scheduled in January.
   

2. Elmbrook superintendent talks about the transformative power of education (gmtoday.com) — Waukesha readers may recognize Elmbrook Superintendent Mark Hansen from his years leading Waukesha South High School, experience he says still shapes his student-first approach. In this Q&A, he reflects on his classroom roots, leadership style, and priorities like innovative career pathways, fiscal responsibility, and strong community partnerships that aim to prepare local students for life after graduation.
   

3. Uncovering Mildred's Story: A Chest's Hidden Tale (gmtoday.com) — A Waukesha resident’s old wooden chest, bought years ago in downtown Waukesha, led to the rediscovery of Mildred Ollenburg, an everyday local woman largely forgotten to history. Using AI, public records, and Prairie Home Cemetery visits, Josh Hughes pieced together Mildred’s life and now treats the chest as a tribute to ordinary Waukesha stories hidden in antiques.
   

4. Community continues to come together to raise money for Bass Bay Brewhouse employees after devastating fire (tmj4.com) — Waukesha County residents might be glad to know Curly's Waterfront Sports Bar and Grill in Pewaukee just dedicated a day of sales and raffles to support Bass Bay Brewhouse employees displaced by a recent fire in Muskego. The fundraiser reflects the broader Lake Country community’s tradition of pitching in, especially during the holidays, to help workers suddenly without their regular income.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Another one of those "There's still hope for humanity" stories......
    Officer Miller responded to a call at a local grocery store. The manager had caught a shoplifter. When Officer Miller arrived, he expected to see a… (Nextdoor Oakridge)
  • Many Thank Yous to whomever paid for my and my son's breakfast at thr Lumber Inn on Christmas Eve.Our server brought our bill and told us somebody had paid $20 of our bill. A few minutes later, she came back and got the bill and took it to the
    front. She came back and said someone had paid the balance. To the kind people who paid our bill, MERRY CHRISTMAS and THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU. (Nextdoor Brookstone Willows)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Coordinator (Sports Facilities) in Waukesha. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Waukesha. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukesha here.

Ok Waukesha! 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: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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