Good morning, Oshkosh.

Habitat for Humanity broke ground (its largest mixed-income project) on Thursday along Jacobsen Road in Fox Crossing with 39 market-rate homes starting this fall and 17 zero-interest mortgage homes scheduled for 2027.

It also updated its tornado repair efforts (30 projects completed) toward a goal of repairing 100 damaged homes by Christmas.

On Oct. 21, the USDA announced an $8 billion one-time fuel relief payment for farmers as rising diesel and fertilizer costs increased expenses at Hilbert’s Mulberry Lane Farm + small farms worry they may not gain enough support; payment details will be shared in November.

Fincantieri received $10 million from the U.S. Navy & Maritime Administration to upgrade robotic systems and train workers at its Marinette, Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay sites.

The shipbuilder will use the funding to start building two new LSMs in 2027.

The Kramerica Park home at 1160 Laager Lane will light up Oshkosh tonight with a Brewers-themed display from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. featuring archival footage to celebrate the team’s achievement.

Country music singer Sam Hunt will headline XRoads41 on Thursday, Aug.

12 with Jason Derulo joining him, while Florida Georgia Line and Tim McGraw perform on the following days. The three-day event in Oshkosh is set for next summer, and early bird tickets are on sale as pricing increases after Oct. 30 + a zero-interest payment plan is available.

Three finalists will vie to lead Wisconsin’s 13 public universities after the former president was fired; they will hold public forums at UW-Parkside and UW-Madison during the week of Oct.

26 — the search committee will review public feedback before the board makes its final decision.

Oshkosh and the Town of Algoma are studying a gradual merger of their fire departments to counter budget pressures and volunteer shortages — officials say service levels will remain high as changes unfold over the coming years.

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced nearly $2 million to help Neenah remove about 15,000 lead pipes.

The funding is part of a state program aimed at updating older water systems.

Drivers in Winnebago County will see an 8.8-mile stretch of WIS 21 reopen this weekend after a resurfacing project between Omro and Oshkosh.

Expect single-lane closures (ongoing cleanup) as crews finish final repairs.

The Department of Natural Resources launched a program for well owners to apply for PFAS testing kits from the State Lab of Hygiene to check water safety.

Communities may apply for grants by submitting sampling plans within six months + funding is available for treatment systems if PFAS are detected.