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What's up Oak Creek! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Oak Creek diesel prices stack up against nearby cities?
  • See how Oak Creek East and West runners placed at Tosa Invite
  • Where Oak Creek families can score free Halloween costumes Saturday

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Milwaukee County in week ending Sept. 19? (mkesouth.com) — Oak Creek drivers can compare diesel prices with neighboring Milwaukee County cities, with the latest GasBuddy data showing where fuel was cheapest during the week ending Sept. 19. The article breaks down the lowest reported diesel prices across each listed community and explains how broader oil market tensions and refinery outages have pushed fuel costs higher statewide and nationally.
   

2. Tosa Middle School Invite 2026 (milesplit.com) — Middle school runners from Oak Creek East and Oak Creek West turned in strong performances at the 2026 Tosa Middle School Invite, with dozens of local kids placing across 5th–8th grade races. The full results list times and finishes for Oak Creek athletes alongside competitors from Wauwatosa, Greendale, Muskego, Shorewood, and other area schools, offering families a detailed look at how their students fared.
   

3. Bay View business owner leans into Halloween as families search for ways to save on costs (tmj4.com) — Families in Oak Creek can swap outgrown costumes for new-to-them ones at a free Halloween costume swap Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Creek Public Library. The piece also highlights other budget-friendly Halloween options, including a Greenfield costume sale and a Bay View kids' shop leaning into affordable spooky fun.
   

4. Members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment are set to receive a formal homecoming (milwaukeecourier.com) — Members of a Wisconsin Army National Guard artillery battalion headquartered in Oak Creek are being formally welcomed home today in Appleton after nearly a year deployed in the U.S. Central Command region. The long-serving 1-121st Field Artillery, part of Milwaukee's 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, has supported major conflicts and domestic emergencies, from severe weather to pandemic relief, and includes companies across southeastern Wisconsin.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I live in the carollton subdivision across from the school.
    I need someone who can plow my driveway and sidewalk. I don't have a plow. I am too old to be doing the work. If you know anyone please let me know… (Nextdoor Carollton)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02106) - 2181 E Rawson Avw in Oak Creek. Apply here.
  • PPC Flexible Packaging, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Receiving Clerk in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Creek here.

Ok Oak Creek! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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