Mar 01 11:00

Around Town This Week

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Main Street Reconstruction - Vinton Construction will meet with the public on Fri., Mar. 5, 8:30 am at City Hall, 215 Church Ave., 4th floor.

US 41 Project Roundabout Meeting - Sat, Mar. 6, at Mercy Medical Center, 500 South Oakwood Road
Open house-style meeting during which the public can drop in at any time. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) staff will give brief 15-minute presentations with question and answer sessions every half hour.
 

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Nov 10 13:19

Holiday Time

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Looking for ways to celebrate the holidays?  Wanting to give back to the community or others?  The family is arriving for dinner?  Check out the library's Holiday Time page

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Nov 10 12:47

The US41 Project

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Follow the construction of this major project in our area.  Latest news, gallery of pictures (construction, roundabouts, etc.), getting around and interactive maps.  http://www.us41wisconsin.gov/

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Jul 09 11:33

Vision Oshkosh

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Final report by A. Nelessen Associates, Inc. (ANA) on the future of Oshkosh, "Vision Oshkosh".

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Jun 23 13:25

City of Oshkosh Single Stream Recycling

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City website has information on the impending single stream recycling.  Frequently Asked Questions, and the mailer sent to Oshkosh residents.

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Nov 06 14:32

Oshkosh Holiday Parade - Sat. Nov. 8

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Come see the Library float and have some fun this Saturday at the Oshkosh Holiday Parade.  Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.  Parade starts at Merritt and Main, travels down Main to 6th and then down Oregon.  Libris the Lion and Winnie the Fox will be accompanying the float this year.  Members of TAG (Teen Action Group) will be handing out candy.  See you there!

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Sep 02 14:35

Debate Under the Dome

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Join the Oshkosh Public Library and the Oshkosh Northwestern for election debates under the Library's dome.  The first one is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  This debate will feature the Republican candidates in the 53rd Assembly primary race.  The Northwestern will be providing live streaming video on their website.  Also post your issue questions to the candidates on the Northwestern site.

Debate schedule:
53rd Assembly District (pre-primary) - Weds., Sept 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
53rd Assembly District (general election) - Weds., Sept. 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
18th Senate District (general election) - Thurs., Oct. 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
54th Assembly District (general election) - Thurs., Oct. 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

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Aug 15 11:09

FEMA Closes Disaster Center

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FEMA has closed the disaster recovery center at South Park Middle School.  A center for long-term repair loans opened at the Oshkosh Senior Center.  Residents can apply for U.S. Small Business Administration loans for long-term property repairs.  The SBA loans are for those who have no insurance or other ways to fund their repairs.  The loans are also available for those whose insurance didn't cover everything.  Applicants must register with FEMA first.  The registration deadline for FEMA and the SBA loans is Sept. 15.

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Aug 14 18:57

NEVs - Neighborhood Electric Vehicles

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The Oshkosh Common Council voted 6-0 to approve an ordinance allowing use of neighborhood electric vehicles.  The vehicles will be allowed for use on city streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less and will be required to be licensed by the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation.

For information on NEVs, how to register them and get a license in Wisconsin, check the Wisconsin DOT site.

Other websites:
Yahoo! NEV Group - This group is for those who own or are considering owning low speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. Network and share information on maintenance, options, sales, insurance, tax considerations, and resolve common driving issues.

GreenCar.com - Search this site for NEV.  Results will be general articles on NEVs and consumer information on specific cars.

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Aug 05 14:55

School Superintendent Interviews

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Oshkosh School Board has started final interviews of the three candidates for the superintendent position.  Each candidate will spend one day in Oshkosh this week.  A community reception will be held each day a candidate is here.  The reception will be held at Oshkosh East High School, 405 Washington Ave.  from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  The Board is expected to select a new superintendent on Thursday, Aug. 7.   

Final candidates are:

Lowell Holtz, who is currently the superintendent in the Beloit school district (Monday reception)

David Gundlach, who is currently the director of curriculum, instruction, assessments and technology for the Menasha Joint school district (Tuesday reception)

Richard Zimman, who is currently the superintendent of the Ripon school district (Wednesday reception)

For more information on the candidates, search the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern web site.

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