🌱 Winneconne community grieves unexpected loss of former police officer Hayley Ackerman
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In today's newsletter:
- Winneconne community grieves unexpected loss of former police officer Hayley Ackerman
- How facing Winneconne early is shaping Seymour girls basketball’s new era
Also on today's calendar: Strong Bodies - Winneconne.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 26.
- Thursday: Morning rain, with a high of 37 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Winneconne Police Department mourns 'unexpected' death of former officer (nbc26.com) — Winneconne residents are mourning the unexpected death of former police officer Hayley Ackerman, whom the local department still considered part of its family. Colleagues praised her kindness, love for people and animals, and the positive connections she built in town. Community members have been sharing memories, while officials have not released further details about her passing. 
• Seymour Girls Hoops Enters New Era: Growth is the Goal (gopresstimes.com) — Seymour’s girls basketball team is rebuilding with a young roster and emphasizing steady growth after losing several key seniors. Coach Hailey Oskey says early games against Winneconne, Xavier, and Appleton North have already tested the squad. She’s counting on strong effort, open-mindedness, and emerging leaders to push the team toward an upper-middle conference finish.
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