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Greetings Appleton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next in the high-profile Sanders Street homicide case?
  • Six injured in three-vehicle crash at busy Freedom intersection.
  • See the EF2 tornado that tore through Appleton neighborhoods.

Also on today's calendar: Timmy No Brakes and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trial date set for man accused of shooting his father to death in Appleton (wtaq.com) — A February 8 trial date has been set for Gregory Juedes, accused of fatally shooting his father at a home on S. Sanders Street in Appleton and later fleeing before being arrested in Kaukauna. The two-week trial will also consider an insanity plea, which could send him either to prison or a secure psychiatric facility.
   

2. 6 hurt in Freedom crash (whby.com) — Six people, including two young children and a 36-year-old Appleton man, were hurt in a three-vehicle crash Saturday at County Highways S and C in the town of Freedom. Several victims from Larsen and Center suffered serious or critical injuries, while the Appleton driver in the third vehicle was treated at the scene.
   

3. When lightning looks like a strobe light (cnn.com) — Among several dramatic weather clips, one short video focuses on an EF2 tornado that toppled trees and power lines around a driver in the Appleton area, damaging homes in Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah. The broader package explains extreme weather phenomena, from heat domes to hurricanes and volcanic eruptions.
   

4. Menasha staff, DNR set talk on rebuilding, floodplain requirements (postcrescent.com) — Residents affected by the Appleton-Menasha tornado can get crucial guidance on FEMA floodplain rules and rebuilding at a town hall Sept. 15, 5–7 p.m., at Menasha High School. City staff and DNR experts will explain substantial-damage reviews, permits, and next steps, with a livestream option for those who can't attend in person.
   

5. Raising Cane's to build on site of former Applebee's in Grand Chute (postcrescent.com) — A new Raising Cane's restaurant is slated for the former Applebee's site on West College Avenue in nearby Grand Chute, adding another fast-food option for Fox Cities residents, including those in Appleton. The town's plan commission has approved the project, with construction to begin once permits are finalized, replacing the last sit-down Applebee's that closed in 2024.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Ground Breaking - Unison Credit Union Menasha Branch
    The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce 1133 Province Terrace Menasha, WI 54952
    10:00 am
  • Tyreek McDole in Concert →
    North Shore Golf Club, N8421 N Shore Road, Menasha
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Janssen PTO - Build Your Own Village Night Ice Cream Social
    Janssen El Combined Locks, WI 54113
  • Business Card Exchange at IVR Restaurant
    The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce N9650 Friendship Dr. Kaukauna
    9:00 am
  • Fox Valley Lutheran Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Menasha →
    Menasha High School, 420 7th St, Menasha
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Seymour Boys JV Soccer @ Menasha →
    Menasha High School, 420 7th St, Menasha
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone know of a laundromat in the Appleton area with a really big washer.....
    I need to wash a dog bed and it will not fit in ours ..,TIA (Nextdoor Lawrence City Park)
  • Lost kitten.
    Our 3-month old tan tabby got through a broken screen early morning Monday. We are located on Linden Ln. He does have a collar on. Although he… (Nextdoor South River)
  • YMCA of the Fox Cities posted a job opening for Irish Dance Instructors (Studio Y Dance) in Appleton. Apply here.
  • Oshkosh Corporation posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appleton here.

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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