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🌱 See how Ripon’s skyline has changed in 150 years of aerials

Morning Ripon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Ripon’s skyline has changed in 150 years of aerials
  • Which Ripon athletes earned regional recognition for big games this week?
  • Ripon community remembers longtime volunteer Jean A. Luskey, 91

Also on today's calendar: Creating in Community and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A dangerous afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, temps: high: 47, low: 29.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aerial innovation transforms how Ripon is seen (riponpress.com) — Ripon residents can now explore 150 years of local history through a new interactive aerial photography and map display at the Pickard House Museum. The Ripon Historical Society’s collection spans hand-drawn bird’s-eye views, early plane photos, and modern drone footage donated by local pilot Steve Davis, letting you compare how familiar streets and landmarks have changed over time.
   

• Top high school performers in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac from April 6-12 (thenorthwestern.com) — Ripon athletes are making their mark in this week’s Oshkosh–Fond du Lac prep sports honors, with standout performances in baseball, softball, and soccer. Local names like Coy DeVries, Emerson Pier, and Quinn Goldapaske are highlighted for clutch games that helped Ripon teams earn key early-season wins.
   

• Jean A. Luskey, 91 (newpraguetimes.com) — Ripon residents are invited to honor longtime community volunteer Jean A. Luskey, 91, at her memorial service on Saturday, May 9 at Our Saviour’s UCC on Scott Street. Jean, who passed away April 12, was known for helping at Ripon polls, supporting VFW Auxiliary Post 5278, and establishing a memorial for the Ripon Police Department K9 Unit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ripon

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday April 18
  • Vine & Rushes
    Vines & Rushes Winery, 410 County Rd E, Ripon
    2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Ripon. Apply here.
  • Security Finance posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Ripon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ripon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Green Lake

  • Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake embarks on renovation project (fox11online.com)
  • City of Green Lake will burn yard waste, not chip it (riponpress.com)
  • Eviction dispute emerges between GLCC residents, GLSD (riponpress.com)

Waupun

  • Press Release — Waupun Utilities celebrates lineworkers on national appreciation day (waupunpioneer.com)

Ok Ripon! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ripon

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ripon

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.