Good morning, Appleton.

A new family resource center in Appleton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and could welcome its first visitors as early as next week.

The nonprofit, supported by a $2 million grant, will offer families a place to play, learn and connect with local support services.

Fox Valley Tough Kid Challenge will mark its 10th year in Appleton on Saturday, Oct.10 when kids (ages 5 to 13) will run a 3-mile course with over 30 obstacles; part of the entry fee will help fund physical education equipment for local schools.

Appleton will install a Wisconsin historical marker honoring Harry Houdini at downtown Houdini Plaza on Oct.

31+ the new plaque, created with the Wisconsin Historical Society, will note his impact including a past performance at the Appleton Opera House.

After Appleton West High School was decked in toilet paper on Oct.

5 during homecoming week, students began cleanup by Monday morning and by Oct. 8 only wisps remained. A local survey showed 77% of respondents viewed the prank as harmless fun compared to other mischief.

Outagamie, Brown and Winnebago counties operate two landfills as allowed by a 2003 agreement extended through Dec.

31, 2042, which saves nearly $48 million by reducing transfer costs. Officials plan to review the system in the early 2030s to ensure continuous service.

Residents in Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties affected by the July 27 tornado can apply for FEMA disaster aid online, by phone, or via the FEMA app after funding was approved on Oct.

7; the assistance covers home repairs and officials urge verifying offers to avoid scams.

Hortonville High School’s Adapted Sports League held its second home game last night in Hortonville (growing from seven to 16 players) under coach Zack Schafer as the team played hard in varsity competition.

Menasha High School became a top 40 finalist in T-Mobile’s Friday Night Lights contest, which grants the Bluejays $25,000 and a game celebration on Oct.

16 as they compete against nine Midwest schools for a $1 million home field upgrade after losing Calder Stadium to a tornado last July.