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Wave of community support emerges following severe Appleton flooding
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – In a matter of hours, 2.5 inches of rain fell in Appleton Friday afternoon, leaving up to three feet of water behind on some streets. Sewers and culverts were overwhelmed and clogged, but with crews of neighbors, public works, and firefighters clearing them, most of the water was gone as quickly as it came.
Wisconsin flash flooding situations stabilize, officials urge residents to stay cautious
MANAWA, Wis. (WLUK) — Officials in Wisconsin are optimistic now that Friday's flash flooding situations have stabilized. Manawa received over 4 inches of rain, Police Chief Jason Severson said in a late afternoon news conference. Some residents were evacuated midday after significant erosion alongside the Manawa Dam led to the draining of the Manawa mill pond across Bridge Street.
Oshkosh Civility Project: Independence Day reminds us practicing civility can help strengthen our community and protect our democracy
As we observe Independence Day, we most often think of celebrating the freedom that is the foundation of our American way of life. The Declaration of Independence says all people are created equal and have rights that include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It was created by a group of individuals who surely disagreed at times but could still come together to create a document expressing the ideals on which our nation was founded.
Preliminary plans for Thrivent's 600-acre Appleton campus show parks, trails and housing
Question: What is the plan for the development of the Thrivent property between Ballard Road and Meade Street in Appleton? I've been seeing survey crews on the property. If it is intended for residential development, what is the plan for traffic on Ballard? It's already extremely busy. Answer: Preliminary plan concepts unveiled by...
As fireworks displays get more expensive, Wisconsin communities see scaled-back, canceled shows
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day, and for a lot of families in Wisconsin, that means heading to a local fireworks show. While large-scale public fireworks displays are a popular holiday attraction, cities around the state are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of putting on Fourth of July festivities.
Around the Valley: Women invited to join chorus; new voting districts discussed
Women singers invited to visit Fox Valley Chorus rehearsals. The Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will celebrate Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, July 13, at its regular Tuesday evening rehearsal on July 9. Women singers are always welcome to visit rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall...
Area Firework Show Dates and Times
As 4th of July weekend approaches so are the firework shows in the area. Appleton will be holding its show at dusk in Memorial Park today (July 3rd), as will Egg Harbor at Harbor View Park, while Kimberly’s show will take place at 9:30 p.m. in Sunset Park. Then,...
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