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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Franklin school shut down after a property-line gun dispute
Be sure to catch Legacy Pro Wrestling Showcase of Champions XI on the Franklin Patch calendar

Good morning to you Franklin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Franklin school shut down after a property-line gun dispute
Also on today's calendar: Legacy Pro Wrestling Showcase of Champions XI and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and remaining cool, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man charged for pointing gun at school employee in Franklin (wtmj.com) — Classes at Indian Community School in Franklin were temporarily halted after a nearby property owner allegedly pointed a gun at a maintenance worker trimming brush near the property line, prompting added security and a precautionary closure. The school is reopening today, Sept. 21, while the 62-year-old Franklin man charged in the incident faces upcoming court dates.
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📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Legacy Pro Wrestling Showcase of Champions XI →
Buenavista Banquets, 7507 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee
7:30 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- CD Cougar Chase
Country Dale School, 7380 S North Cape Rd, Franklin
9:00 am - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - The Nightinjails at On Cloud Wine →
On Cloud Wine, Franklin
5:30 pm - Kettle Moraine at Franklin →
8222 S 51St St, Franklin
7:00 pm - Lutheran Girl Pioneers Biennial National Convention →
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School – Franklin, 6881 S 51st St, Franklin
8:30 am - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - Forte Theatre Company presents Annie: Opening night →
Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st St, Franklin
7:00 pm - Cider Sunday! →
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin
11:30 am - Bluegrass All Stars - Cider Sunday →
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin
12:30 pm - Forte Theatre Company presents: Annie →
Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st St, Franklin
2:00 pm - Trivia Night for Foster Kids →
Hideaway Pub & Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
6:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My doctor said, "You have a very rare disease.
" I said, "Oh no, what is it called?" He said, "Well, what do you want it to be called?" (Nextdoor Franklin/Crooked Creek) - Does anyone know where I can find real burlap?
Not this lousy kind that they sell on a roll at the big box stores? (Nextdoor Franklin/Crooked Creek)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Franklin, Wisconsin in Franklin. Apply here.
- Expeditors posted a job opening for Air Export Agent in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greendale
- See the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck visit Greendale (jsonline.com)
- West Allis Central vs Pius XI Catholic (maxpreps.com)
Greenfield
- 16-year-old killed in Milwaukee shooting Saturday; suspect sought (fox6now.com)
Oak Creek
- Wisconsin high school football live updates, scores for Week 5 games (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Ok Franklin! 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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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