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Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Saturday, Appleton Police and Fire Departments played a charity hockey game at Community First Championship Center to support the Lundgaard Love Foundation and Vaspire 316. The Fire Department won the contest 14—10 in a night marked by strong community spirit.  WOSH-AM

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Appleton Common Council voted 14-0 to start a six-month trial for a loading zone at the Trout Museum to help schoolchildren, seniors and delivery drivers access the building safely. Local shop owners worry the loss of two parking spaces will hurt business—officials say the change follows city policy for downtown development.  Post-Crescent

HEALTH NEWS

  • FDA announced on Saturday that Ray + Mascari Inc. recalled four-count vine-ripe tomatoes sold at Gordon Food Service stores in Wisconsin and other states after learning the lot from Hanshaw + Capling Farms might be contaminated with salmonella; customers are urged to discard the product and no illnesses have been reported.  We Are Green Bay
  • Some packages of vine ripe tomatoes sold in several states including Wisconsin were recalled because they may have salmonella, the FDA announced on Saturday. Ray Mascari Inc recalled the tomatoes after learning that the lot from Hanshaw Capling Farms in Florida may be contaminated and no illnesses have been reported.  WOSH-AM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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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.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Light the Night Market

    5-10 p.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with fun, food, and local culture.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • MJ The Musical

    7 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate the life and music of Michael Jackson in this exciting Tony-winning musical.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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