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In today's newsletter:

  • How Appleton marked 25 years since the 9/11 attacks
  • Why Appleton's school vaccination rate is slipping—and what's being done
  • How Appleton church volunteers stepped up after the Fox Valley tornado

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rather cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Some brightening, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Appleton community gathers for 9/11 remembrance ceremony (wbay.com) — Appleton residents gathered Friday for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, honoring victims and service members 25 years after the attacks. City officials, first responders, and veterans urged the Appleton community to keep sharing stories of that day so future generations understand its impact and continue strengthening local unity.
   

2. State vaccination numbers show rise in personal-conviction waivers for school vaccines (weau.com) — New state data show more Wisconsin families using personal‑conviction waivers for school vaccines, and Appleton's overall student vaccination rate has slipped from 93% to 89% since 2018. Appleton schools are responding with free vaccine clinics and outreach to help families meet requirements and reduce the risk of preventable illnesses returning to local classrooms.
   

3. Latter-day Saints in Wisconsin serve their communities after destructive tornado (thechurchnews.com) — Latter-day Saints from the Appleton Wisconsin Stake have been deeply involved in helping Fox Valley neighborhoods recover from the July 27 EF3 tornado, logging more than 10,000 volunteer hours. Working alongside other faith groups, they've delivered food, cleared debris, and built new partnerships that are still benefiting hard‑hit communities across northeastern Wisconsin.
   

4. 'There is no news in the newsroom' (jsonline.com) — A recent USA TODAY Network roundup praises how the Post‑Crescent stayed on the ground after a tornado near Appleton, following local recovery from wreckage to rebuilding. The piece highlights Appleton's recovery workers, first responders, small business owners, and teachers as examples of why reporters must leave the newsroom to truly tell community stories.
   

5. Many firefighters wear turnout gear for Tunnel to Towers 5k run/walk (sheboyganpress.com) — A Tunnel to Towers 5K in Sheboygan drew firefighters, families and first responders, many running in full turnout gear to honor 9/11 heroes. Appleton resident Jacole Hall spoke movingly about losing her husband and how the foundation supported her family, adding a personal Fox Valley connection to the memorial event.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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