Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
🏘️ Community
Menasha Corporation pledged $1 million over the next two years to help Fox Valley communities recover from the tornado.
The donation begins with a $250,000 payment to the Community Response Fund to support households, small businesses + nonprofits as they rebuild.
🎓 Education
Menasha schools ended their tornado relief drive on Friday, collecting clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, bedding, and towels from local and surrounding donors to prepare more than 3,000 backpacks for students.
The district will store the donations for year-round support as families work to rebuild stable housing.
🏛️ Government
The Wisconsin National Guard wrapped up its 16-day storm mission after Gov. Tony Evers declared a state emergency on July 30 following tornado damage in the Fox Valley.
Soldiers assisted local authorities with utility repairs, street clearances, and access management in Menasha, Appleton, and Oshkosh (Task Force Sturgeon led the effort).
🏥 Health
Seventeen Wisconsin residents fell ill with E. coli and salmonella after eating alfalfa sprouts from the Everything Sprouts and Calco brands grown in Minnesota.
Health officials reported on Aug. 20 that people should avoid these products and watch for symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea and fever.
Nationwide, fentanyl overdose deaths are down 22% while Wisconsin has seen a record 42.5% drop from 1,422 deaths in 2023 to 818 in 2024.
Health officials stress continued caution as local trends show fewer fentanyl deaths but note shifts to other drugs & ongoing challenges.
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