Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Oshkosh.
🏘️ Community
Nearly two months after the Fox Valley tornado, Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue in Menasha now offers free pet supplies on Plank Road, providing essential items like food & beds.
The hub operates Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays from 10-2 and is seeking volunteers.
Four Northeast Wisconsin community foundations (including Oshkosh Community Foundation) have launched Give Forward to help residents invest part of their wealth locally amid a predicted $16.8 billion wealth transfer over the next decade.
The initiative offers planned giving strategies via its website.
🎭 Culture
Kevin Farley brings his live show Growing Up Farley to The Grand at UW-Oshkosh on Oct.
16. The event (1020 Algoma Blvd.) is sponsored by Festival Foods and will offer a behind-the-scenes look at his comedy career.
📰 Economy
Diesel prices in Wisconsin hit a record $6.56 on Monday—over $3 higher than last year—raising costs for farmers as harvest season nears.
Local candidates and farming experts say the fuel spike adds financial stress to transport and farming budgets.
🎓 Education
Universities of Wisconsin is considering permanently dropping the ACT/SAT requirement as part of a broader national trend.
The planned change (which allows students to submit test scores voluntarily) needs UW Board of Regents approval and may be enacted by next school year.
Fox Valley Technical College has launched the Clever Fox Initiative to give rural high school students dual credit opportunities for college.
The program, funded by a state grant ($24,000, two-year), offers extra guidance from FVTC advisers and starts working with students as early as 8th grade.
🏥 Health
Community Blood Center is urging local donors to help offset a critical shortage as hospitals treat six Brown County patients and two in Wausau for emergencies.
Hospitals have requested 24 Type O units while supplies remain low (emergency levels persist since July).
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