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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Appleton History Museum unveiled the new Claudine and Jim Happel Fireside Library that displays books by local authors, high school yearbooks + city documents to preserve local history. The museum will hold a grand opening today from 5-8 p.m. as it continues to add more records to the collection. FOX 11
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Manitowoc County man with a revoked license, 39-year-old Michael Chanthavong from Reedsville, was arrested in Appleton on June 13 at 9:10 a.m. for his 5th OWI offense+ he now faces charges for THC possession after troopers observed signs of impairment. WOSH-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Barlow Planetarium will reopen soon after the Winnebago County Board voted to fund the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities Campus for the rest of the fiscal year. The campus will close at the end of June as Winnebago County becomes the sole owner + County Executive Gordon Hintz begins lease talks. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Barlow Planetarium at the closed UWO Fox Cities campus in Menasha is one step closer to reopening after the county approved funding for the rest of the fiscal year on Tuesday, and ownership will transfer on June 30. A community meeting is set for June 25 to gather input on repurposing campus facilities — including the Weis Earth Science Museum, a theatre, and other buildings — with a new reopening date to be posted soon. FOX 11
- ➤ Appleton City Clerk Kami Lynch, who served since 2015, left her role to join the UW Extension System—Mayor Jake Woodford confirmed the change. The city is now searching for a new City Clerk to manage City Hall records and operations. WHBY
SPORTS NEWS
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2nd Annual T.A.A.G. Charity Car Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Baseball Club — Admission details pending — Check out classic cars while supporting a great cause.
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4th of July DIY Cookie & Crafts Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create personalized crafts and decorate cookies in a festive atmosphere.
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Boy Bands vs Girl Groups Music Bingo
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy a lively music bingo showdown featuring iconic hits from boy bands and girl groups.
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Mats & Margaritas DIY Doormat Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Registration required — Create your own stylish doormat while enjoying complimentary margaritas.
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Comedy and Magic with Eric Eaton
7:00-11:15 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets $25/$35 — Experience a night of laughter and wonder with Eric Eaton's unique blend of comedy and magic.
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Hustle & Float Pool Party
6-10 p.m. — Erb Swimming Pool — Free entry — Dive into an unforgettable pool party with music and relaxation.
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PackerLand User Group Summer Meeting
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Ticket required — Enjoy a day of educational presentations, networking, and summer fun with the PLUG community.
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David Koechner Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets: $30/$37 — Laugh along with the iconic David Koechner, known for his roles in 'The Office' and 'Anchorman'.
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Hans Kim Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $27/$37 — Enjoy a hilarious evening with Hans Kim, a rising star in the comedy scene.
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