Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Appleton.
🏘️ Community
Today, the Community Response Fund awarded all $5M donated (by over 5,300 locals) to nonprofits aiding tornado-impacted households, with $4.1M helping 500 families while more than 600 requests remain pending.
Nonprofits will work with families and seek an additional $4M to continue the relief effort.
During August home games the Timber Rattlers hit 122 times, leading to a donation of 30,240 pencils for local students as part of a Dixon Ticonderoga promotion at Neuroscience Group Field.
The team ended the season without a playoff run and will open next season on April 6.
🎓 Education
Building for Kids is accepting enrollments for its new play-based preschool — set to open on Oct.
5 at the Family Resource Center downtown. Morning sessions run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and additional afternoon classes may be added if community interest grows.
Edison Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its new playground after receiving over $150,000 from an anonymous donor.
The donation came through the Appleton Education Foundation and was partially matched by the district to upgrade the play area.
🏈 Sports
Thousands of runners will participate in the Community First Fox Cities Marathon weekend from Sept.
18-20 while ThedaCare team members staff water stations, medical tents and a recovery zone along the course (near the finish line) to monitor for heat and dehydration.
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