Good morning, Appleton.

The American Red Cross opened a service site at 1475 Opportunity Way in Menasha to help those affected by last month’s tornado.

It is open today (3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and will have different hours through Sunday.

The Milwaukee Bucks + Wisconsin Herd delivered supplies yesterday at Jefferson Early Learning Center in Menasha to help tornado relief efforts for local families.

New London-based DTAK is speeding up tornado cleanup in Menasha and Neenah by providing specialized equipment and crews plus 10 trucks in Menasha.

City officials said work there is half done and will continue for two weeks while four crews clear debris in Neenah from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Appleton American Legion Post 38 will host a Brat Fry & Corn Roast Extravaganza on Aug.

19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 3220 W. College Ave to support Missions of Honor; The Bar on Lynndale will provide food as organizers aim to beat last year’s $16,000 total.

A Neenah company Plexus pledged $1 million through its Plexus Community Foundation (PCF) to help Fox Valley families recover from the tornado by providing food, shelter and mental health support.

The funds will be distributed this year and next to non-profit partners.

After an EF-3 tornado hit his neighborhood on July 27, homeowner Steve Schiebel agreed to pay $13,000 for removal of an oak that damaged his roof.

Gabe’s Top It or Drop Tree Service defended the charge, citing emergency conditions + extra staffing, while his insurance adjuster offered only $4,500.

Lamers Bus Lines announced Tuesday that its Fox Cities terminal in Menasha lost 50 buses and damaged 130 more in the July 27 EF-3 tornado, razing the building while employees worked from Freedom and new drivers + a maintenance technician were being hired for the upcoming school year.

Following the July 27 tornado, Menasha schools will send Gegan students to either Clovis Grove — for those east of Highway 47 — or Butte des Morts, with classes starting Aug.

31.

DATCP is enforcing a 45-day price gouging ban in Winnebago+Outagamie counties after the Menasha tornado, as Gov. Tony Evers declared on Friday.

Residents can file complaints if prices exceed 15% above pre-tornado rates and should document costs to support their claims.

Wisconsin health officials reported 216 Cyclospora cases (including five hospitalizations) with infections rising by over 100 in two weeks.

They advise washing produce thoroughly and staying hydrated, as most infections are linked to international travel while domestic cases remain rare.

The 41st US Venture Open tees off today, a golf event that has raised over $75 million since 1986 — with $63 million granted to local groups fighting poverty.

A dinner and fundraising evening will follow at Van Abel’s in Hollandtown.