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🌱 Community mourns Winneconne father and daughters found dead in village home

Winneconne, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Winneconne! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Community mourns Winneconne father and daughters found dead in village home
  • What court records reveal about the Winneconne father’s weapons and warnings

Also on today's calendar: Auxiliary Day at Winneconne Thrift & Gift and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Hazy sunshine and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Father, 2 daughters found dead inside home, police say (kptv.com) — Winneconne authorities say a father and his two daughters were found dead in a village home after officers responded to a medical call and welfare check Friday night. As details remain limited, family and friends are mourning the girls and have organized a GiveSendGo fundraiser and Meal Train to support those closest to them.
   

• Dad was asked about guns before he, daughters found dead (lawandcrime.com) — Winneconne residents are learning more about the tragic deaths of Jeffrey Manke and his two daughters, found in a village home after a welfare check on July 31. Court records show recent divorce proceedings, a restraining order, and concerns about his firearms, while the girls’ mother says multiple warnings to authorities and counselors went unheeded as the sheriff’s office continues investigating.
   

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  • Now's the time for hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept.
    15, 2026. Sponsors have enrolled nearly 70,000 acres of land across 47 counties for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 3-11, 2026. Some properties… (Nextdoor )
  • Last August, heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of southeastern Wisconsin, reminding us how quickly floodwaters can impact homes, businesses, and communities.
    While no one can predict when the next flood will happen, you can take time now to understand your insurance coverage. It's important to know that… (Nextdoor )
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member * in Oshkosh. Apply here.
  • Health Advocates Network posted a job opening for Unit Clerk - Corrections in Oshkosh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winneconne here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • MTSU Aerospace makes connections with flight industry at EAA AirVenture in Wisconsin (murfreesboro.com)
  • Best Training Tools from Oshkosh (avbrief.com)
  • Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation in Protecting Marine Corps Readiness (house.gov)

Ok Winneconne! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Winneconne

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.