Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Despite storms cutting the Pulling for Honor event short, it raised about $100,000 to fund Honor Flights for local veterans—organizers stressed safety and offered no reschedule plans.
A sandwich shop in Menasha held the second annual Pay It Forward event on Saturday, offering free meals and school supplies to families from local small businesses.
Owner Wilona Young said the event helped bring the community together—featuring family friendly games and giveaways.
Motorcyclists rode on Saturday despite heavy rain and gathered in Oshkosh to support veterans at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King—47 riders participated and raised about $100,000 at the Pulling for Honor event in Appleton, with food, music, and raffle baskets offered to all.
🎓 Education
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton led a youth basketball camp on Friday in Northeast Wisconsin and announced a $3 million pledge to his high school—Oshkosh North—to fund a new video board, scoreboard and weight room renovation over the next three years.
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Che Durena Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Premium seating available — Experience hilarious standup from social media sensation Che Durena as he shares absurd stories from his life abroad.
Steve March Tormé - A Tribute to Mel Tormé
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the 100th birthday of jazz legend Mel Tormé with his son performing an enchanting tribute featuring music, stories, and visuals.
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