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Oshkosh
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families and community members can take home a keepsake brick from the former Merrill School as over 1,000 bricks were salvaged from the historic building — the bricks are free and given on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution continues today at the OASD Maintenance Building at 1404 S. Main Street with drive-up pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. FOX 11
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A firefighter from the Townsend Fire Department was injured while battling a one-acre grass and woods fire near 18904 Highway 32 Monday in northern Oconto County—this comes after the DNR reported that fire danger remained high until significant rain arrives. WTAQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fox Crossing police recovered the body of 19-year-old Diego Alejandro Ramirez Tuesday morning — he was last seen on April 27 near Elru Drive and Ninth Street at the Menasha and Fox Crossing border — and authorities reported no foul play as investigations continue. We Are Green Bay
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Valley Vinyl Music Festival debuts at Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 11 p.m. where top hip-hop acts will perform, including headliner Ski Mask the Slump God. Founder Johnathan Jungwirth said the event will donate a portion of beverage sales to Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh + a five-figure sum to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention + two local restaurants will serve food as tickets are $125 general admission. WTAQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In April, Gordon Hintz defeated Jon Doemel in the Winnebago County executive race while the Oshkosh Area School District passed a facilities referendum by a slim margin and later ended its contract with Dean of Students Christopher Willems after a January incident led to a student restraint—Oshkosh Public Library also set new evening rules for minors, and the city launched a digital parking system to allow online permit purchases and citation management. Oshkosh Northwestern
- ➤ Outagamie County redirected over $3.2M from UW-Fox Cities to update its aging administrative systems after planning to sell its share to Winnebago County by the end of June. County Executive Tom Nelson said the county used the extra funds for county-specific programming & improved financial operations. FOX 11
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eli Vang and Antonio Thompson, 11th graders at Oshkosh North High School, partnered with Bob Poeschl of NAMI Oshkosh to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. They hosted a 20-minute yoga session on May 1 and created youth-produced brochures that were distributed at the NAMI 5K on May 3—supporting community efforts. WBAY
SHOP NEWS
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The Mummy (1932) at the Time!
6-8 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy a classic monster movie as a resurrected mummy searches for his long-lost princess.
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The Mummy (1999) Screening
6-8 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy a classic adventure movie as a mummy sets out to reclaim his lost love.
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Mamma Mia! Special Mother's Day Show
6:00-8:59 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Cash only — Enjoy the heartwarming story of a bride-to-be discovering her father, set to ABBA's hit songs at this special Mother's Day event.
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Carden International Circus Spectacular
7-10 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Tickets required — Experience thrilling acts and family fun at the spectacular new circus show.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Grand Oshkosh — Check for ticket prices — Experience the timeless sounds of the legendary Glenn Miller with a live big band performance.
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Live Music featuring The Chalk Down Trio
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Vines & Rushes Winery — Wood-fired pizzas available — Enjoy a variety of jazz styles from a local trio while sipping on wine or craft beer.
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BACKYARD BENDER Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with BACKYARD BENDER amidst the scenic views of Oshkosh.
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Schlock the Block: Monsters of May!
10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Time Community Theater — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of bad movies with live appearances and snacks at this b-movie extravaganza.
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