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🌱 Oshkosh woman faces homicide charge after alleged $20 meth sale

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Oshkosh! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oshkosh woman faces homicide charge after alleged $20 meth sale
  • How Oshkosh’s food pantry just made visits faster and easier
  • Want your art judged at Oshkosh’s Waterfowl Hunters Expo this August?

Also on today's calendar: Fish Fry Fridays featuring DJ Bingo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oshkosh woman charged with reckless homicide allegedly sold fatal dose of meth for $20 (wtaq.com) — An Oshkosh woman has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide after allegedly selling methamphetamine linked to a February overdose death at a Sawyer Street home. Prosecutors say she admitted selling the drugs for $20, and a judge set her bond at $20,000 as the case moves toward a June 11 preliminary hearing.
   

2. Oshkosh Area Community Pantry launches online registration system to reduce wait times (wbay.com) — If you rely on the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, you can now pre-register online to speed up check-in and shorten wait times at the Jackson Street location. The new system is meant to make first visits less stressful while helping volunteers manage record demand. Residents from Winnebago County and nearby areas can still register in person and won’t be turned away for missing documents.
   

3. DNR accepting entries for 2027 Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests (civicmedia.us) — Artists and hunters in Oshkosh should know the DNR is taking entries now for the 2027 turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contests, with artwork due by August 1. Judging will be held August 22 at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo in Oshkosh, helping raise conservation funds statewide. Full rules and entry details are available on the DNR website.
   

4. Best places to swim and cool off in Oshkosh this summer (thenorthwestern.com) — If you’re looking to cool off around Oshkosh this summer, you’ve got plenty of options close to home, from Pollock Community Water Park and Menominee Park Beach to YMCA pools and Lake Winnebago. The guide also highlights nearby spots in Omro and Neenah, with opening dates, hours, and amenities so you can plan family swim days without leaving Wisconsin’s Event City.
   

5. Oshkosh Century bike ride returns for charity June 28 (thenorthwestern.com) — Cyclists in and around Oshkosh can sign up now for the June 28 Oshkosh Century, a charity ride starting and ending at the 20th Avenue YMCA with routes from 30 to 100 miles. The fully supported event raises money for the Oshkosh YMCA’s financial assistance, helping local families access childcare, swim lessons, and wellness programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Update-she came home!!
    My kitty got out yesterday near Brookview ct, her name is Myla. She is very friendly. Please reach out if you see her, she is microchipped and OAHS… (Nextdoor Route 21/N Washburn St)
  • Summers are great time for reading!
    The “Did you finish the book yet” club meets at the Oshkosh Public Library the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30. We usually meet under the… (Nextdoor River East)
  • Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Oshkosh. Apply here.
  • Greif, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Shift: Forklift Driver in Oshkosh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oshkosh here.

Ok Oshkosh! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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