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Greetings Appleton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Appleton mayor's salary stacks up against Fox Cities neighbors
  • How Appleton families welcomed Guard troops home after 10 months apart
  • How did Appleton's high school teams shake up conference races?

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Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Salaries of municipal CEOs vary widely in the Fox Cities (postcrescent.com) — Appleton residents can see how their mayor's $117,729 salary compares with neighboring Fox Cities leaders, including higher‑paid appointed administrators in Grand Chute, Kimberly, and Buchanan. The piece explains why town and village administrators often earn more than elected mayors, highlighting how hiring processes, qualifications, and market competition shape municipal CEO pay across the region.
   

• 'It's been challenging': Families welcome home Wisconsin National Guard troops after 10-month deployment (tmj4.com) — Wisconsin National Guard soldiers returned to Appleton after a 10‑month Middle East deployment, reuniting with families who spent nearly a year juggling life without them. Local relatives describe the emotional homecoming, the challenges of solo parenting, and how quickly some troops are jumping back into community roles, from coaching high school football to preparing for more soldiers to arrive home soon.
   

• Passing game lifts Freedom past Little Chute in County N rivalry game (postcrescent.com) — Appleton football fans saw mixed results this week, with Hortonville rolling past Appleton East and Bay Port dominating at Appleton West, despite solid efforts from local standouts like Maks Chevalier and Connor Navis. The wider Fox Valley prep slate reshuffled conference races, including Neenah's upset of Appleton North and Kimberly's surprising loss, setting up several key matchups for early October.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Not my dog- sharing for owner.
    LOST DOG Christopher 2026-09-24! County Rd P near WI-187 & WI-54--Shiocton Airport area, Shiocton/Bovina, Outagamie County, WI, US, 54170. Male **… (Nextdoor W Pine St)
  • I'm looking to upgrade the grille on my 2015 Acura MDX.
    There's a fun option that makes it look more,like a 2022 MDX. I've tracked down the parts but I need to find someone to install and I'd like to line… (Nextdoor Oneida)
  • McCain Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator - Shift in Appleton. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Candlewood Suites Appleton - Night Auditor in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Little Chute

  • Wisconsin nonprofit Welcoming Willows adds veteran leader to expand day services (wearegreenbay.com)

Menasha

  • DNR explains call to keep the Menasha Lock closed to keep round goby out of Lake Winnebago (fox11online.com)
  • Struggling Wisconsin families can find help through these organizations (jsonline.com)
  • ThedaCare program offers mental health support, helps build skills and inspires hope (kfiz.com)

Ok Appleton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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