Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
Since VenuWorks took over the Oshkosh Arena in August last year — the company has booked events like a Rock of Ages concert and will host a boxing match this Saturday.
They plan to introduce new menu items and ticket packages for a better Wisconsin Herd season and will maintain a contract of five years when the building sells.
On Aug. 19 at 8:53 p.m., a mother and her one-year-old safely escaped from their car—submerged after the driver went over the median barrier—at Menasha Marina as three bystanders rushed to help and Menasha Police continue investigating the incident.
Oshkosh police arrested a 20-year-old Menasha man—suspected in the August 2 shooting that injured a 19-year-old’s shoulder—and later searched his Grove Street home where they found two loaded firearms, a Glock .45 with a laser attachment and a MAC-10 style 9 mm gun.
Winneconne police arrested a 49-year-old Oshkosh woman with three outstanding warrants after stopping a suspicious vehicle near a daycare on Tuesday; all three residents admitted to recent drug use and officers recovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia—charges are pending.
Oshkosh police arrested a 20-year-old man from Menasha Tuesday after they saw him trying to sneak out the back door of a business on N.
Mall Dr.—he is held on suspicion of attempted homicide from a shooting on August 2 that hurt a 19-year-old—and police later found a loaded Glock .45 with a laser and a loaded MAC-10-style 9mm handgun at his home on Grove St.
New flashing traffic signs were installed on Ceape Avenue near Fire Station #15 to remind drivers to yield to fire trucks backing into the station—drivers who ignore the signs may receive a citation as police and cameras monitor the area.
At a Tuesday meeting the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors discussed a 0.5% sales tax and agreed to draft an ordinance to be reviewed on Sept.
16 with a vote set for the October budget meeting and possible start by April 1; county officials said the tax is meant to lower property rates while generating about $20 million annually from both residents and visitors—community members have voiced mixed reactions to the proposal.
HAPPY HOUR HEROES Live Music Event
6-9 p.m. — Dockside Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music from HAPPY HOUR HEROES while relaxing by the water.
UNTIL DAWN Live Performance
1-4 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Catch UNTIL DAWN playing live at this scenic Oshkosh venue.
Arena Mayhem Classic Car & Bike Show
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Oshkosh Arena — Free entry — Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle show with thrilling stunt performances and local vendors.
Caleb and Emily Music Live Concert
3-6 p.m. — Sometimes at Pioneer Island — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Caleb and Emily in the beautiful setting of Pioneer Island.
Fox Cities Zine and Book Arts Festival
This Festival is designed to celebrate book arts, self expression, and independent publishing. Attendees will enjoy unique merchandise, participate in live demonstrations, and enjoy Appleton Beer Factory’s spectacular food.
Machaela Jackson Book Signing
1-3 p.m. — The Book Store — Free entry — Chat with Machaela Jackson about her two new novels.
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