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Two local women compete for Miss Wisconsin title
RACINE, WI — Two local women are among 30 who will compete for the title of Miss Wisconsin. 2024 in Oshkosh later this week. Miss Racine, Christel Rivera, and Miss Kenosha, Grace Chapa, are among the contenders for this year’s crown, which will be decided June 19 to 22 at the Alberta Kimbell Auditorium at Oshkosh Wisconsin.
Pollinator Week, Armchair Travel program highlights upcoming events at Ripon Public Library
Head into an adventure-themed summer with the Ripon Public Library’s something-for-everyone summer lineup. Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other partners, programming is free and registration is not required unless noted. Events — June 17-20 ➤ Explore the world from the comfort of the library or...
Brandon Public Library to break ground for first expansion in 111 years
It took 10 years of fundraising, but the Brandon Public Library will break ground Wednesday, June 19 on its first expansion since the library was established in 1913. The expansion will double the building’s size. The expanded library was made possible by a community fund drive and a $473,000...
Oshkosh Public Museum plans free art-making event Friday to celebrate the museum's centennial year
OSHKOSH – Oshkosh Public Museum continues its centennial year celebration with a free community event, “Oshkosh Creates! at OPM.”. The art-making event June 21 will welcome families to the museum, 1331 Algoma Blvd., to create art and memories together. Here's more about what's planned. What will be included...
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on how the MPS finance scandal is draining funds for FDL-Area Schools
FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the MPS finance scandal and its impact on FDL school districts:. “The State Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that, as a consequence of the Milwaukee Public School funding referendum, this will result in the staggering loss of ANNUAL State funding of $777,511 for our Fond du Lac School District. The North Fond du Lac School District will lose $83,186, and the Oakfield School District will see a reduction of $45,982.
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