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Oshkosh
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Oshkosh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Oshkosh Area Humane Society said last week an owner dropped off a crate with 2 adult cats and 8 kittens and left a dog tied to a bench outside the shelter overnight. The shelter said the unannounced drop off strains its capacity — it now asks that people call ahead so staff can be ready. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Weis Earth Science Museum is moving from the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus to the History Museum at the Castle in Appleton—local officials and partners from Outagamie and Winnebago counties are supporting the move. The new exhibit will open in time for tourist season as the museum works with the Weis family, Miron Construction, the Fox Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau, and Lawrence University on future plans. WBAY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 14th, the Oshkosh Area School District's education foundation hosted its third annual gala and raised over $130,000 for school sports and athletic programs. Community members joined in by playing games + winning prizes to support active and healthy kids. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Outagamie County approved a resolution to transfer the 43-acre UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus to Winnebago County for $1—ending nearly 80 years of service. Winnebago County will soon plan the campus’s future and hold community listening sessions as they await formal approval—set for June 30. WTAQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After several serious car crashes since May 9 drove up demand, the Community Blood Center urgently needs blood donors — it sent 70 Type O units, 11 platelet units, and 60 plasma units to local hospitals. We Are Green Bay
SHOP NEWS
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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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