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Former Appleton Police Department narcotics investigator convicted of felony for falsifying signatures
APPLETON – A former Appleton Police Department narcotics investigator was convicted of a felony and fined for forging signatures on paperwork related to a drug investigation. Jeremy Haney, 37, pleaded no contest Tuesday to misconduct in public office for falsifying information in a report, a Class I felony. A no contest plea means Haney...
Appleton scales back July 3 festivities after Jaycees withdraw as event organizer
APPLETON — People who planned to spend the day before the Fourth of July drinking beer, eating food and listening to live music at Appleton's Memorial Park might need to make new plans. While the city's annual fireworks display will happen on July 3 as in the past, the...
These Oshkosh students planted trees, held a cleanup and organized a nature walk for Arbor Day. Here's your weekly dose of community news.
OSHKOSH — Oshkosh North High School’s Communities Program hosted an Arbor Day event, in partnership with the Oshkosh Parks Department, April 26. Students planted three trees in the park behind the school. As part of their service requirement, juniors Charlie Clark, Connor Palmquist and Garret Munig began working...
See our roundup of Appleton-area high school proms in 2024
And with that, the 2024 prom season has come to a close. Appleton-area students celebrated their prom night, showing off their best dresses with themes like "A Starry Night," "Tangled," "The Golden Gala" and more. See all the joy and fun in our prom galleries below, featuring Appleton high schools...
Judy Russell: Your life in a mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee
Your life, in a mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. While sorting through more containers and boxes in my quest to rid myself of more “stuff,” I came across this story, which is too good not to share with you. There was no attribution listed for “The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee.”
Two new restaurants, a local food truck and more business news
Happy Thursday and welcome back to The Buzz newsletter!. It's spring in Wisconsin and that means it's time for construction: road construction and business construction. Among those construction projects is a new Pizza Hut currently in progress on Calumet Street in front of Petco on Appleton's east side. Jelissa Burns filled readers in on the new eatery, which will be pick-up and drive-thru only, and when construction is expected to wrap.
What to know before you go: Valley Troubadours stage musical 'Hello, Dolly!'
What: Valley Troubadours present “Hello, Dolly!”. Where: UWO-Fox Cities, Perry Hall, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha. Admission: Advanced tickets $14 adults, $11 students and seniors at ticketsource.us/valleytroubadours, or $17 at the door. What they’re saying: “The thing I love best about ‘Hello Dolly’ is that every one of us worked...
Ask Jean: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, how can I improve our communication?
A year ago, my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Our plan is to keep her at home as long as we can. I try so hard, but there are times that I get very frustrated with her. I know I shouldn’t, but I just can’t get her to understand things sometimes. I don’t know what to do.
Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of May 5
Appleton Housing Authority: Is seeking a volunteer receptionist at their main office from May 8 to mid-June. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, with flexibility. Duties include greeting customers, answering phones, filing, making copies, and using a computer to assist customers. Training provided. Contact: Kim at 920-739-6811, ext. 108 or kime@appletonhousing.org.
Where should Appleton put a dog park? Downtown bluff site, Memorial Park among the ideas
Reader question: If the residents around Pierce Park don't want a dog park, where, exactly, do they suggest it be located? It's ridiculous that Appleton doesn't have a dog park. Answer: The proposal to create an off-leash dog exercise area at the southwest corner of Pierce Park generated blowback from...
Protect yourself from basement water damage with tips from Everdry Waterproofing
(WFRV)- It has been a wet spring, and some people are probably experiencing basement issues. In this segment, Greg Webber from Everdry Waterproofing Fox Cities shares his tips for preventing water damage and the signs to look out for. Everdry Waterproofing Fox Cities is located at 3800 North Providence Avenue...
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