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What's up Appleton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How vulnerable is Appleton to Wisconsin's growing measles outbreak?
- Want your singer to premiere new music with a global composer?
- Which Appleton teams came up big under the Friday night lights?
Also on today's calendar: Timmy No Brakes and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Variable clouds; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. State measles cases top 100 as health officials warn of back-to-school risks (nbc26.com) — Appleton health officials are warning families that low local measles vaccination rates could allow the highly contagious virus to spread quickly as students head back to school, even though no cases are yet reported in Northeast Wisconsin. Outagamie County's child vaccination levels remain well below the herd immunity threshold, so doctors urge parents to review MMR shots and call providers promptly if they suspect exposure, especially over Labor Day travel. 
2. Internationally recognized composer to work with Lawrence Community Girl Choir (wbay.com) — Young singers in Appleton's Lawrence Community Girl Choir will spend this fall working directly with internationally known composer Elise Witt, culminating in a December performance at Lawrence University's Memorial Chapel. The residency mixes in-person and virtual workshops, gives girls the rare chance to premiere new choral works, and is still accepting registrations through Sept. 9 for families who want to get involved.
3. Appleton-area high school sports results for Friday, Sept. 4 (postcrescent.com) — Appleton fans can relive a big Friday night as Appleton North rolled past Hortonville and Appleton West stayed unbeaten thanks to a decisive kickoff return. The roundup also highlights Fox Valley Lutheran's tight win in Appleton and strong showings by area runners and tennis players, giving you a full picture of how local teams are stacking up early this season.
4. NEXA's Pitch To Broker Owners Lands Mortgage Nerds (nationalmortgageprofessional.com) — Appleton-based Mortgage Nerds is joining national platform NEXA Lending while keeping its local brand and affiliated Processing Nerds operation, a shift that could change how the company serves Fox Valley borrowers. Owners Mike Cox and Brian Hofmann say the move lets them offload back-office burdens, tap stronger servicing and VA-loan tools, and focus more on educating veterans and growing their Appleton-centered business.
5. Appleton man serving prison time pleads guilty to reckless homicide (postcrescent.com) — An Appleton man already imprisoned on federal drug charges has now pleaded guilty in Waupaca County to first-degree reckless homicide tied to a 2023 fentanyl overdose, adding potential decades to his sentence. The case follows earlier convictions related to another fentanyl death in Neenah and an open Fond du Lac County case, underscoring how regional courts are responding to overdose-related prosecutions affecting Fox Valley communities.
📸 Around Appleton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appleton
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★ Featured events ★
- Terrapin Flyer →
Poplar Hall, 141 Riverheath Way, Appleton
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Autocross #3 →
Appleton WI - Timmy No Brakes →
Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton
8:45 pm - Picture Day Make Up
Appleton West High School Auditorium
7:00 am - Mike Vecchione →
Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton
8:45 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Saturday September 26
📣 Appleton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Labor Day - No School
Gegan El Menasha, WI 54952 - Bobby Solberg at Kamps →
Kamps Bar and Grill, 303 Williams St, Combined Locks
3:00 pm - Golf Girls JV Normal
Little Chute Area SD Twin Oaks Golf Course
12:01 am - Golf Girls Varsity Normal
Little Chute Area SD Twin Oaks Golf Course
1:00 pm - Soccer Boys Varsity (CANCELED) Normal
Little Chute Area SD Clintonville High School
4:30 pm - Soccer Boys Varsity Normal
Little Chute Area SD Clintonville High School
4:30 pm - Soccer: Boys Varsity Game
Little Chute Area SD Clintonville High School
4:30 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "Water in your basement after today's storm?
Here's why — and what it means. When soil around your home gets saturated fast (like it just did), it doesn't just sit there — it pushes against… (Nextdoor W Wisconsin Ave) - Looking for recommendation:
I need the grading raised along the back of my house, which has a large brick patio that I'd like to keep. Hoping to get several estimates. (Nextdoor Erb Park)
- Illinois Tool Works Inc posted a job opening for Machinist - 1st Shift in Appleton. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Freight Handler Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appleton here.
Ok Appleton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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