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December 2024
December 19, 2024
• Cost of homes in Oshkosh continues to rise, but does not affect the strong demand• Spring elections ballot is coming together as running plans are announced • XRoads41 lineup announced, tickets on sale now • Winter storm moving in, expecting several inches of snow • Referendum discussed at school board meeting • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
December 17, 2024
• City Manager send off tomorrow, will officially retire on Dec. 31st • New City Manager still not decided, an interim has been named in the meantime • Winnebago sales tax topic resurfaces • Celebration of Lights part of the top 150 lights displays in America • Boys & Girls Club expects new gym to be complete early 2025 • South Park school renovations may be sidelined • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
December 12, 2024
• State investigating officer-involved shooting that occurred in Oshkosh on Tuesday • City manager Mark Roloff retiring soon, an interim City Manager has been named •City Council approves plans for The Grand Opera House expansions and future lease• New bear arriving at the Oshkosh Zoo this weekend, a ribbon cutting event is open to the public on Sunday • Early ice conditions “spotty at best” and safe ice is not expected on Lake Winnebago until mid-January • Ron Johnson appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
December 10, 2024
• Interim City Manager announced • Common Council to meet on several agenda items tonight •County taxes down this year • Oshkosh Fire Department food & toy drive continues • Meeting for Oregon/Jackson St bridge to be held at the Public Library tomorrow night, open to the public • Wisconsin’s oldest resident passes away at 112 years old • EAA Airventure 2025 tickets now on sale • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
December 5, 2024
• Downtown Oshkosh Christmas festivities to start tonight • Business outlook survey sent out to businesses, responses will be confidential, but available to Chamber members • Passing of known community member • Packers’ foundation presents check to Oshkosh Boys & Girls Club, money will be used for new equipment in the buildings new gymnasium • Meeting for Oregon/Jackson St bridge to be held at the Public Library next Wednesday, open to the public • UWO offering early retirement to staff to aide in balancing the budget • EAA Christmas in the Air takes place this Saturday • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
December 3, 2024
• Oshkosh Fire Department receives new fire truck • City Manager still not decided by Common Council • No alcohol ordinance in downtown area in effect until at least March 31st • Celebration of Lights, Nutcracker, and downtown Oshkosh parade/tree lighting to kick off the Christmas season this week to run through December • Waterfest 39 tickets available soon • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
November 2024
November 26, 2024
• Common Council to address alcohol in public parks tonight • City Manager update to come tonight as well • Search is on for new UWO Chancellor • Thanksgiving festivities continue through this weekend • Celebration of Lights to run through December • Cold weather ahead • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
November 21, 2024
• OASD schools exceeding expectations with grades and test scores • charges pending against juvenile in possession of a “fake” gun • First snowfall of the season has arrived • Gun deer season begins Saturday morning, DNR expects to sell over 100,000 licenses between now and opening morning • New dessert option coming to Oshkosh, opening soon• Council to meet on new City Manager, no one has been offered to position thus far • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
November 19, 2024
• City Manager interviews today • Drinking ordinance to be addressed at next weeks council meeting • Demolition of Merrill school building continues Notices sent to over 11,000 residetns addressing lead water pipes and other substances • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
November 14, 2024
• Wisconsin Herd to kick-off season in Oshkosh Arena, which is now under new management • City Manager candidates meet-and-greet next Monday • City’s 2025 budget has been approved, to include new “Welcome to Oshkosh” signs • possible referendum for OASD come Spring • RLJ Dentistry to offer one day of free dental care to Oshkosh residents • Local sports updates & other Oshkosh news
November 12, 2024
• Council expected to approve 2025 budget tonight • City Manager candidates meet-and-greet next Monday • New black bear cub Mr. Reeves takes up residence at Menominee Park Zoo • FutureYou Career Expo today • MK Lofts ribbon cutting this afternoon • Oshkosh crime rates down, except for homicides and assaults • Matz to challenge Doemel for County Executive seat • School District to present community feedback results tomorrow • UW-O football ranking drops after Stout loss • Wisconsin Herd first home game this Friday
November 7, 2024
• City Council ready to approve 2025 budget after public hearing • Homelessness outreach program plans are moving along steadily • Elections results • Oshkosh Police Department has several openings• Outlet mall/Nike shop theft arrests, associated with Peruvian gang • Highway 21 crash claims one life • Local sports updates • And Oshkosh area news
November 5, 2024
• Election day today, polls open until 8:00 pm tonight • Common Council to hold 2025 budget hearing Wednesday • 700 more people working in Oshkosh compared to one year ago, jobless rate down to 2.6% • Police investigate Friday night shooting • Wisconsin fire danger reduced due to recent rain, more rain expected • Museum to celebrate 100 years • Humane society encourages pet adoption, hundreds of pets available • Record attendance at Walk to End Alzheimer’s this year • And Oshkosh area news
October 2024
October 31, 2024
• City’s 2025 budget approved with a 3% increase from last year’s budget, which may cause an increase in property taxes for some • Oshkosh Corp saw a solid quarter with a 9% increase • Groundbreaking for Mill on Main set for tomorrow • The Roxy leading WI supper club contest vote before noon today • Early voting will end Friday at 5 pm • Former president Bill Clinton to visit political volunteers today in Oshkosh • And Oshkosh Area News
October 29, 2024
• Groundbreaking set for new Mill on Main establishments •City officials to meet with residents about water plant plans integrated into neighborhoods • Large drug bust last week for Oshkosh PD • The Roxy leading WI supper club contest • Early voting will end Friday at 5pm • Fast pitch contest entries due on the 31st • And Oshkosh Area News
October 24, 2024
• Common Council still debating fate of City Hall, also discussed Oshkosh’s homelessness issue •Early voters sat in line for up to 2 hours due to a processing problem in Madison •New owners of outlet mall property announce plans for the property to remain an outlet mall, plans for attracting new tenants underway • Glenn Grothman to meet on border crisis, Ron Johnson to attend • 32 tickets and 2 arrests recorded during last weekends PubCrawl event • Halloween festivities information • And Oshkosh Area News
October 22, 2024
• Common Council addresses 7th Ave residential flooding • City Hall to renovate, relocate, or rebuild • Chamber to host 55th Assembly District Candidate Forum Thursday Morning • Coats for kids drop off ends Thursday • Outdoor track at JJ Keller Field complete • Local marsh fires • fast pitch contest happening now, apply by 10/31 • And Oshkosh Area News
October 17, 2024
• More road construction, 25 million dollar upgrades happening soon • Outlet mall property purchased • Wall House undergoing 1 million dollar renovations • Former OASD Administrator now Kimberly Schools Superintendent • UWO Chancellor stepping down come June 2025 • Absentee voting begins on Tuesday • Wisconsin Herd to hold National Anthem auditions • And Oshkosh Area News
October 15, 2024
• Oshkosh’s response to recent hurricanes • Oshkosh Chamber launches new website and member portal • Winnebago County investigating deaths of two Poygan area men • 54th Birthday for Oshkosh Boys & Girls Club •Solutions Recovery expanding and adding beds • Bus riders now able to pay fare via app • And Oshkosh Area News
October 10, 2024
• Fire in Taft Ave apartments, everyone out safe due to heroic neighbors • 7th Ave residents worried about water backup spilling into homes, council urged to add to upcoming agenda • Council to hold seminar on electric vehicles impact in Oshkosh • Oshkosh Corporation named one of the most trustworthy companies in 2024 by NewsWeek Magazine • Football season in full swing • And Oshkosh Area News
October 8, 2024
• Common Council to receive thank you from fire department • Highway construction around Oshkosh expected to wrap up soon • Overall crime in Oshkosh is down, OPD still investigating two traffic casualties that occurred last week • Oshkosh Chamber accepting nominations for small business award • Ribbon cutting for Old National Bank building to happen this Afternoon • And Oshkosh Area News
October 3, 2024
• City manager public survey coming to a close • Grand opera house to reconsider some renovations • Oshkosh School Board approved budget for 2024/25 • Chamber welcomes Grace Burdick as new Marketing & Communications Coordinator • Oshkosh Police Department investigating fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday • Halloween approaching, on a Thursday this year • Construction on Hwy 41 wrapping up • Sports updates • And Oshkosh Area News
October 1, 2024
• Menominee Park Zoo closed for cleaning and animal relocation for winter animals, reopening October 14th, tickets on sale for seasonal events • Oshkosh Police credit public tips that led to the arrest of two females who are facing charges for vandalism to South Park restrooms • OASD adds informational meetings for upcoming referendums • Landscaping of area roundabouts has begun • City Council to issue special liquor license for fall festival • Whooping cough circulating in the Oshkosh Area, 21 confirmed cases • Sports updates • And Oshkosh Area News
September 2024
September 26, 2024
• Council approves updated Merrill Middle School rezoning and city outdoor recreation plans, also reviews strange smell complaints • School District plans another referendum in April • 2024 Coolest Things contest features chocolate liqueur made in Oshkosh • Top Dog competition is back • City seeks input on City Manager search • Oshkosh photographer Lewis Hine 150th birthday today • Oshkosh made postal vehicles spotted delivering mail in Georgia • Excellence in Leadership early bird pricing ends September 30 • And Oshkosh Area News
September 24, 2024
• Common council to revisit school teardown and football field construction • Vandalism in South Park causes restroom closures for the year • Rotten smell in Southside homes and businesses, increasing complaints • Round-abouts to get a new fall look • Oshkosh Public Museum celebrates 100 years on October 8th • Free public health vending machine now available, stocked with Narcan, sanitary products, etc. • High School Football updates • And Oshkosh Area News
September 19, 2024
• Big week for Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc. Open house and ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon • Miss Wisconsin leaving Oshkosh, heading to New Berlin • Titan Day of Giving is a big success raising over $105,000 • Oshkosh PD welcomes new therapy dog to the team • Chocolate liquor made with Oak’s chocolates by Sturgeon Spirits in the running for coolest things made in Wisconsin contest • Menominee school tours available on Sunday • Fox Valley hotels booking up with high rates due to the demand for lodging during the 2025 NFL draft • High School Football updates • And Oshkosh Area News
September 17, 2024
• Planning Commission to Hear Oshkosh Clearwells Plan November 19, Workshop and Neighborhood Meeting in October • Oshkosh Corp. Feed The Body, Feed The Soul Packed Over 210,000 Pounds of Rice • Christine Ann Center VIP Open House Today • United Way Campaign Leaders Announced • City Seeks Input on Overnight Parking Restrictions • Nature of Light to Return to The Paine • UW-O Enrolls 13,127 Students • Gas Prices Drop Below $3/Gallon • And Oshkosh Area News
September 12, 2024
• Oshkosh residential property owners most likely to see tax increases • Oshkosh Corporation participating in Feeding America Program • Council redacts school zoning request • School Board approves Title 9 policy • Oshkosh marina to have job fair on the 24th • Dragon Boat Festival • Local high school football upcoming game • And Oshkosh Area News
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