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Here’s your weekly roundup of what happened in and around Kaukauna and the Fox Valley.
Fox Crossing Fire Department digging out after station demolished by tornado
FOX CROSSING — Despite sustaining minor injuries when the July 27 tornado demolished their fire station, three Fox Crossing firefighters climbed out of the rubble and jumped into action to help the community. The department posted photos and shared their story Monday about the events of that day. On the day of the tornado, three […]
Former Badger Brian Butch hosting youth basketball camp with donations going to tornado relief
APPLETON — Join Brian Butch, former Appleton West and UW Badger star, and Sweat Equity Basketball, for a free youth basketball camp to benefit tornado relief efforts in the Fox Valley. The camp is free, but donations will be accepted to support tornado relief in the Fox Valley. One hundred percent of donations will go […]
BREAKING: Bodies of two missing kayakers recovered near Door County’s Washington Island
UPDATE: At approximately 10:55 a.m. on Monday, August 3, recovery personnel from tge Door County Sheriff”s Office located the body of David Thalman, 20, of Dundee, Illinois. A short time later, the body of Franceska Warick, 20, of South Elgin, Illinois, was also recovered from the water. WASHINGTON ISLAND — Two kayakers last seen Saturday […]
In-person resouce hub opens Monday in Appleton for those recovering from tornado
APPLETON — In response to the devastating tornado of July 27, a new hub for residents to connect with recovery assistance and support services will open Monday to residents of the Fox Cities. Known formally as the Multiagency Resource Center (MARC), this hub will allow residents in need to connect, in person, with multiple resource […]
Kimberly-Clark pledges $10 million to tornado relief
MENASHA — Kimberly-Clark on Friday announced a $10 million commitment over the next three years to support the long-term relief abd recovery of the Fox Valley following Monday’s devastating tornado. The commitment represents one of the largest community investments in the company’s history and reflects Kimberly-Clark’s enduring connection to Neenah where the company was founded in 1872. “Neenah is our hometown,” said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO of Kimberly-Clark. “The people of the Fox Valley made Kimberly-Clark the company it is today. As the […]
Friday, Saturday tornado recovery resources
MENESHA — Here are Christ The Rock’s resources for the community and needs for Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: (Those looking to volunteer can visit the Volunteer Fox Cities volunteer reception center site HERE) HART PARK – MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: The Food Pantry is moving to where it’s easiest for people to access it! […]
Survey: Trust in local journalism remains strong as readers seek out a variety of sources
Trust in local journalism is strong, with readers using a variety of sources to get their news, preferring free rather than paid outlets.
Mother and daughter receive keys to new Habitat home in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — The mother of a 2-year-old daughter is now a homeowner after a ribbon cutting Tuesday for her new Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity home in Kaukauna. The homeowner, Heather, who has a 2-year-old daughter, Gianna, purchased her home through Fox Cities Habitat’s 0% interest mortgage model. As a single mom, Heather worked tirelessly […]
Official volunteer and donation site for Appleton and Menasha tornado recovery
The official volunteer reception center at the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus on Midway Road in Menasha will be open Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donation drop off Thursday at Kaukauna High School to aid tornado victims
KAUKAUNA — A supply drive is taking place Thursday at Kaukauna High School for supplies to help those recovering from Monday’s tornado. Organizers are requesting:Cleaning SuppliesSchool SuppliesBaby WipesDiapers The drop off location is just inside the main entrance at Kaukauna High School The donation drive will run from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday.