Daily editionSaturday, October 31st, 2026
Good morning, Appleton.
The Good Day Appleton Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.
Community
Hortonville reopened Main Street after three months of renovations (the first since 1958) and held a Halloween street festival on Oct. 30.
The $1.2 million project repaved the road, widened sidewalks, and improved lighting to attract visitors lost after the 2023 Highway 15 bypass.
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Education
The Appleton Area School District finished its fiscal year in the red (Oct. 30), district officials said, and leaders are reviewing next steps to address the deficit.
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Environment
Appleton maintains 53 species of terrace trees, exceeding its target of 42, according to the proposed 2027 city budget.
The Wisconsin Community Tree Map counts 34,205 terrace and park trees (including 5,518 Norway maples).
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Government
Menasha is drafting a recovery plan to rebuild five tornado-damaged neighborhoods and hopes to finalize it by January, directing residents to FEMA and nonprofit relief while exploring zoning changes, preapproved building plans, and a possible tax-increment financing district.
City leaders will host an open house Tuesday, Dec. 15, to share tentative plans.
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Health
The FDA says Wise Wife Brand ground cinnamon sold in Wisconsin is being voluntarily recalled for elevated lead after a sample test; the 110g jar (UPC 0688474302754) was distributed between Sept. 8, 2025 and June 28, 2026, and consumers should not eat it and should return or discard it for a refund.
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