This past summer, multiple organizations in the Menasha area worked together to patch up a red caboose residing in Menasha’s Smith Park. While this little engine will never “choo choo” down the railroad again, it has a shiny new paint job to boast about. The funds to restore the caboose came entirely from the Menasha READ MORE
Adopting a pet is not the only way for animal lovers to better the life of the critters that enter the Fox Cities Humane Association. There are plenty of ways to get involved and receive your furry friend fix without committing to making a dog or cat a permanent part of your home. “It’s awesome READ MORE
The beginning of winter is filled with moments to look forward to — the first snowfall, holiday parties, movies, music and the turning of the New Year. But after the ball drops, the two to three months left of winter can drag on for an eternity. As the snow piles up, the Fox Cities have READ MORE
An employee is lucky if they can get along with their boss, but when you have to answer to Mother Nature every day, going into work can be pretty unpredictable. “The weather here in Wisconsin is always exciting,” says Jeff Last, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service. “Every day is a new challenge. READ MORE
The History Museum at the Castle has brought an exhibit to Appleton unlike any you’ve ever seen, unless you walked down College Avenue in the ’50s and ’60s at night. “Neon: Darkness Electrified” is going on now and features the sign collection of local neon glass blower Jed Schleisner. The exhibit will be shown completely READ MORE
When dancers take the stage this weekend for the performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, audiences will not only see a famous ballet, but also months of hard work put to action. Dancers with the Makaroff Youth Ballet have been practicing since early September for the holiday performance. “This READ MORE
The Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc is currently hosting “Johann Berthelsen: An American Artist.” The exhibit features the work and personal effects of the acclaimed impressionist artist who called Manitowoc home. Johann Berthelsen was born in Copenhagen in 1883, but spent his formative years in Manitowoc. He then lived much of his adult life in READ MORE
With the holiday season comes a unique set of struggles — like cooking a frozen turkey or trying to keep the children from snooping under the tree. But for two area farms, the complications are a bit larger — like putting jingle bells on a 9-foot camel and giving a reindeer a bath. For Michelle READ MORE
Performance: “Journey to the West” Presented by: Appleton North High School Location: Viterbo University Running: Nov. 20 8 p.m. Tickets: $7 per ticket Written by Tony Award-winning theater director and playwright Mary Zimmerman, Appleton North High School is proud to present “Journey to the West,” a show rich in culture, spirituality, comedy and adventure. After READ MORE
On the coldest day so far this winter, Daniel Faust and his crew of six are braving the elements to bring holiday cheer to downtown Appleton. For Faust, the chilly weather is an expected, if not appreciated, part of the job. “Usually College Avenue is like a wind tunnel. The buildings kind of hold the READ MORE
