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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philanthropist Mary Beth Nienhaus is offering to match up to $400,000 in donations for the senior center as organizers work toward a $6.5 million goal by converting the Thompson Center on Lourdes. The center — located at 3000 E. College Ave. in a former grocery store and expected to open in June — will include pickleball courts, wellness and fitness areas, classrooms with technology, and gathering spaces. FOX 11
- ➤ Philanthropist Mary Beth Nienhaus is offering to match up to $400,000 in donations toward converting the Thompson Center on Lourdes into the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center, which is working to raise $6.5 million. The center, located at 3000 E. College Ave. in a former grocery store building and expected to open in June, will feature pickleball courts, fitness areas, classrooms with technology, and gathering spaces (donations are tax-deductible and donors giving at least $1,000 will be honored on a permanent wall). WTAQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Appleton International Airport completed a 66 million dollar concourse expansion on Thursday that adds 47,000 square feet + doubles the terminal ahead of NFL Draft week in Green Bay. The new concourse will open Monday, April 21 to support 272 flights scheduled from April 23 through April 27. WOSH-AM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Martin Schiedermayer, 63, of Appleton was sentenced on April 17th to five years in prison and seven years of extended supervision for robbing Wells Fargo in January—he also robbed the same bank in 2011 and said he did it to avoid homelessness. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Outagamie County will close lanes on County OO on Northland Avenue next week for concrete pavement repairs from N. Richmond Street to Meade Street—lane closures will start Monday and all access points will stay open until the work ends May 15. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers remain in Fox Cities under new ownership as Diamond Baseball Holdings takes over from Third Base Ventures led by Craig Dickman, Rob Zerjav and Brad Raaths—pending league approval. The team will continue as the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate at the High A level and keep its current front office while DBH also purchases Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. WTAQ
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Spring Holiday Gift and Craft Show
8 AM – 4 PM — Fox Cities Expo Center — Admission fee may apply — Discover unique vintage and handmade goods from local vendors.
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Easter Brunch Buffet at Appleton Machine Shed
8 AM – 3 PM — Machine Shed Restaurant Appleton — Adults: $26.99 | Kids 6-12: $13.49 | Enjoy a delightful Easter brunch buffet featuring made-to-order omelets, smoked salmon, and more.
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The Point of Jazz Jam Session
8-10 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live jazz featuring talented musicians and community participation.
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Clue: A Whodunit Experience
1:00 AM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of murder and laughter as six guests try to solve the mystery at Boddy Manor.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey through Neil Diamond's life featuring his iconic hits.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
12 AM — 400 W College Ave, Appleton, WI — Cost info TBA — Experience the journey through Neil Diamond's life and enjoy iconic hits like 'Sweet Caroline'.
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Pint-Sized Concert at Stone Arch
7-8 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of classical favorites and pop covers with local brews in a cozy atmosphere.
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Shotgun Jane Live at Kountry Bar
9 PM - 1 AM — Kountry Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Shotgun Jane in Appleton.
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Magic Standard Showdown
1-5 p.m. — Gnome Games Appleton East — $10 — Compete in Magic the Gathering's Standard format with each round offering prizes.
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Abbey Jorgenson Book Signing
12-2 p.m. — The Book Store — Free entry — Meet author Abbey Jorgenson and discuss their new mystery, Hell’s Half Acre, while getting your books signed.
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