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Good morning to you Appleton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When can Appleton families start using the new resource center?
  • Why Appleton police turned a cheesy prank into a teachable moment
  • How wild did Appleton East's homecoming prank really get?

Also on today's calendar: Travel Deliciously Travel Show (Appleton) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A steady breeze, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, a few showers, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New family resource center to open soon in Appleton after ribbon-cutting (wtaq.com) — A new family resource center in Appleton is nearly ready to welcome local children and caregivers, offering a place to play, learn, and connect with support services. Backed by a $2 million state grant and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting attended by Gov. Tony Evers, the First Five Fox Valley space could open to visitors as early as next week.
   

2. Cheese-throwing incident in Appleton resolved with warning (wearegreenbay.com) — Appleton police recently tracked down a teen accused of tossing cheese at passing vehicles and chose to resolve the case with a warning instead of a ticket. Officers used the incident to remind the young driver that even silly pranks can be hazardous, mixing safety advice with a few cheesy puns to keep the conversation light but clear.
   

3. Appleton covered in toilet paper after senior prank (wearegreenbay.com) — Appleton streets were recently draped in toilet paper after Appleton East seniors carried out a parent-approved homecoming prank, leaving trees and roads covered in white streamers. While some residents marveled at how high the rolls were thrown, the lighthearted stunt comes as some Wisconsin communities are cracking down on similar toilet-papering traditions.
   

4. Wisconsin awards financial literacy grants to schools, community groups (wbay.com) — Appleton Area School District just received a $7,500 state grant to expand financial literacy lessons beyond high school, reaching students as early as kindergarten. The funding will help refine age-appropriate money management curriculum and measure what Appleton kids understand by key grade levels, while regional education agencies in Oshkosh and Green Bay develop materials to share with other northeast Wisconsin districts.
   

5. Appleton-area high school sports results for Friday, Oct. 9 (postcrescent.com) — Appleton sports fans get a full rundown of Friday's high school action, including Appleton North's narrow football win over Appleton East and strong showings from local athletes in tennis, volleyball, and more. The roundup also highlights nearby teams like Neenah, Kaukauna, and Freedom as conference races tighten heading into season finales.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "To be truly happy in life, you must eliminate 2 things.
    The fear of a bad future and the memory of a bad past." (Nextdoor Lawrence City Park)
  • this is our go to Chinese for take out.
    Never eaten in the restaurant but love the take out! (Nextdoor McKinley)
  • McCain Foods posted a job opening for Raw Material Operator in Appleton. Apply here.
  • City of Appleton WI posted a job opening for Parking Facilities Custodian 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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