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Oshkosh
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a narrow referendum vote, Oshkosh Area School District approved its $197.8 million facilities plan to consolidate schools. The plan will close South Park and Perry Tippler middle schools along with Roosevelt and Shapiro elementary schools, and construction will begin in 2026 — the new middle school set to open in 2028 without raising taxes. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ UW-Oshkosh named four finalists for its next chancellor: Robert Brinkmann, Amy Hietapelto, Manohar Singh, and Joe Whitehead. Next week the candidates will attend separate campus forums for students, faculty, staff and community members before a Special Regent Committee interviews them to recommend a successor for Chancellor Andrew Leavitt, who will step down on June 30. WTAQ
- ➤ UW-Oshkosh announced four finalists for its chancellor vacancy and will host open forums from April 7—10 at Reeve Memorial Union Theatre to let community members engage with the candidates. The new chancellor, set to replace Andrew Leavitt who resigned in October amid financial challenges and declining enrollment, is expected to be hired by the end of the month with a start in early summer. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ UW-Oshkosh has named four finalists for its next chancellor as Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said a special regents committee chose Robert Brinkmann, Amy Hietapelto, Manohar Singh and Joe Whitehead from many candidates. The finalists will participate in campus forums next week so community members can engage before a candidate is recommended to the Board of Regents. We Are Green Bay
- ➤ State Superintendent Jill Underly won a second term after beating education consultant Brittany Kinser with 53% of the vote in the spring election; she will run the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) until June 2029, managing school funding and teacher licensing. In her first term, she changed test standards at teachers’ request and sought increased spending for special education that now awaits legislative approval. Oshkosh Northwestern
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oshkosh voters passed a $197.8M school facilities referendum on Tuesday with 13,958 yes votes — the measure will fund a new middle school as part of a four-phase plan. Former Assembly leader Gordon Hintz won the county executive race with 30,832 votes — defeating incumbent Jon Doemel. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ City officials announced that starting Monday, April 7, the water filtration plant will replace its ozone system so chlorine will be used as the primary disinfectant, causing a stronger chlorine taste and smell while the work lasts a few weeks. They stressed that the water remains safe to drink and updates will be provided as the project continues. We Are Green Bay
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2-3:30 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — $32 — Enjoy a hilarious dog comedy show featuring talented canine performers from around the world.
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Dwight Simmons Comedy Show
7 PM - 1 AM — Time Community Theater — Cash only for cheap beer and tickets at the door — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of the Best Undiscovered Comics featuring special guests.
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Standup Comedy Night
Evening — Stevens Park — Tickets available — Experience the humor of acclaimed comic Dwight Simmons at this fun-filled night of laughter.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Check the venue for pricing — Experience the iconic music of Simon & Garfunkel in a captivating storytelling format.
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Live Music: ASK YOUR MOTHER
7-10:30 p.m. — REVS BOWL BAR & GRILL — Check venue for entry — Enjoy a live performance by ASK YOUR MOTHER in a vibrant setting.
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A Night of Chamber Music
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Waters — $30 general, $15 student rush — Enjoy intimate chamber music performances by talented student ensembles in a beautiful lakeside venue.
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Legally Blonde! Fundraiser Movie Night
6-8:59 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy a crafty movie night watching Legally Blonde while working on your favorite portable projects.
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The Beat Goes On Concert
3-5 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate 20 years of music with an incredible live stage show honoring Cher's greatest hits.
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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE
6-9 PM — Oshkosh Arena — $30 — Experience a Melon Patch Musical adventure with JJ and friends through song and dance.
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NAMI Oshkosh 5K for Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
9 AM – 12 PM — Oshkosh North High School — Free entry — Participate in a 5K that raises funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
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