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Good morning Port Washington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Oracle suddenly ended its legal fight over Port Washington's data center
Also on today's calendar: Ladies Night Out Wine Walk: 80's Night! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oracle drops suit against Wisconsin utility regulators (ibmadison.com) — A massive $15 billion artificial intelligence data center campus planned for Port Washington just cleared a key hurdle, as Oracle dropped its lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's new data center-related utility regulations. The case, filed in Ozaukee County Circuit Court, targeted electric rate rules meant to shield We Energies customers from higher costs tied to powering large data centers. 
📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Ozaukee Food Alliance →
Ozaukee Food Alliance, 100 E Green Bay Ave, Saukville
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- 4-H County Board Exchange: Tentative
Ozaukee 4-H Ozaukee County Administrative Building, 121 W Main St, Port Wash
8:00 am - GHS Black Hawk Kick Start Experience (Freshman) *optional
Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
8:00 am - JLMS Early Locker Access
Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
9:00 am - Ladies Night Out Wine Walk: 80's Night! →
Engine Room 102, 102 E Pier St, Port Washington
4:00 pm - Cloverbud Day Camp: Cardboard Arts
Ozaukee 4-H Ozaukee County Administrative Building, 121 W Main St, Port Wash
9:00 am - GHS Athletic Booster Club Corn Roast @ Centennial Park
Grafton SD Grafton, WI 53024
10:00 am - Rachel Schumacher at Plier's Full Circle Pub and Restaurant →
Plier's Full Circle Pub & Restaurant, 3704 Highland Dr, Port Washington
2:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
📣 Port Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CHS Drama Choreo Workshop
Cedarburg SD CPAC - 102 - Blackbox
8:00 am - Pink Llama Art Show
The Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center The Pink Llama Gallery W62N580 Washington Ave Cedarburg, WI
10:00 am - Woodview PTG meeting
Grafton SD Library
6:00 pm - Food by One of a Kind
The Barn at Buechler Farms 587 S Royal Ave, Belgium, WI 53004
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My used to be friend was going to cut my pine bushes for me.
Im looking for someone to cut down trees and a hedge that won't lie to me (Nextdoor West Port Dr)
- City of Port Washington, WI posted a job opening for Flag Football Assistant Referee in Port Washington. Apply here.
- Kleen Test Products Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 2nd and 3rd shift in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grafton
- Explore This Hidden Wisconsin Park Full Of Geological Treasures (takingthekids.com)
- Check out preseason football practice at Grafton High School (jsonline.com)
Cedarburg
- Book Housekeeping Services in Cedarburg, WI with Claire V. from $30/hr (care.com)
Mequon
- Wisconsin Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Aug. 16, 2026 (jsonline.com)
- Marquette University golfers litter leaderboard at Wisconsin State Open (jsonline.com)
- Page 0 - Top Live In Caregiver Jobs in Windsor, WI (care.com)
Ok Port Washington! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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