Category Archives: Local News

Appvion under new ownership
An Appleton-based specialty paper and packaging manufacturer is under new ownership. Appvion Holding Company entered into an agreement with Wynnchurch Capital L.P., which is based in Rosemont, Illinoi...
Terry Kovarik Dec 07, 2021 Appleton-based Appvion purchased by Wynnchurch L.P. of Rosemont, IL.

Outagamie County crash victim identified
Family members identify the victim of a fatal weekend crash in Outagamie County. Mitchell Treiber of Navarino died when his car ran off Lawn Road in the town of Cicero around 12:50 Saturday morning--r...
Jonathan Krause Dec 07, 2021

Mihm's Charcoal Grill up for sale
An institution in downtown Menasha is up for sale. In a Facebook post, Mihm's Charcoal Grill owners Randy and Janet Haufe say they are considering retirement and are looking for someone to take over t...
Jonathan Krause Dec 07, 2021

ATW adds new spring break flights
Flyers out of Appleton International Airport will have some new spring break destinations next year. Allegiant Airlines is adding non-stop flights to and from Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, and Denver. Th...
Jonathan Krause Dec 07, 2021 (Image from Appleton International Airport)

Outagamie non-profits get recovery grants
Several Outagamie County non-profits will be sharing in nearly $367,000 in a new round of recovery grants through Wisconsin Humanities. Those funds help such organization respond to challenges from th...
Terry Kovarik Dec 06, 2021

Fox Valley benefits from WIDOT transit grants
Local transit services for senior citizens and the disabled will share nearly $4-million in aid from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The grant funding announced today will help a number of...
Terry Kovarik Dec 06, 2021

Governor order flags lowered to half-staff for 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
U.S. and Wisconsin state flags are ordered to fly at half-staff tomorrow, December 7th, in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Governor Evers issued order 145 as part of...
Terry Kovarik Dec 06, 2021 Gov. Evers orders flags lowered to half-staff to commemorate 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Gas prices falling in the Fox Valley
Gas prices continue to fall in the Fox Valley. GasBuddy.com reports the average for regular unleaded in the Appleton area dropped nine-cents last week to $2.92 a gallon. Gas prices in Green Bay fell s...
Jonathan Krause Dec 06, 2021

Accused arsonist heading to trial
A Green Bay man accused of setting fire to multiple buildings is heading to trial. James Ambrosius waives his right to a preliminary hearing in Brown County Court on eight count of Arson. Ambrosius is...
Jonathan Krause Dec 06, 2021

Lang enters race for Neenah mayor
A third candidate enters the race for mayor of Neenah. Jane Lang announces her intention to run for the seat next spring. Lang is director of the Neenah Historical Society. She had previously served e...
Jonathan Krause Dec 06, 2021 (Photo provided by the city of Neenah)



