Just a reminder, Mayor Woodford declared November 28 through December 4 Small Business Week in Appleton and urges all Fox Cities residents to support small businesses and merchants during this week. Particularly noteworthy is the Mayor’s statement in the proclamation that “more than half of […]
Black Friday In The Year of Coronavirus
As per usual, I completely forgot that today was Black Friday. Let me assure you, large numbers of other people did not forget. Even a little after 5pm when I went to do my normal grocery shopping, Walmart was quite crowded. The parking lots at […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 11/25/2020 and 11/26/2020
The coronavirus numbers for 11/25-11/26 are finally available. These were all reported together on 11/27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. There were 43 new confirmed cases and 8 probable cases reported. Active cases increased by 16. Cases out of isolation increased by 35. There were […]
Library Board Meeting Scheduled 11/30/2020
The Library Board is meeting 11/30 at 4pm. There is but one item on the agenda–the Library Director’s 2020 end of year performance review. I had no idea that was something that was done publicly. Full meeting details here: https://cityofappleton.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=816438&GUID=A7B2B27A-91E0-41F1-BB20-4FBCE988187E&Options=info|&Search=
Happy Thanksgiving
The day is blissfully peaceful. School closed. Government closed. No work being done. I don’t even have coronavirus numbers to report to you as, due to the holiday, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s numbers will be reported together on Friday. One only wishes government was always this […]
Appleton City Hall’s Holiday Coronavirus Safety Reminder
As we begin this holiday season, Appleton City Hall would like to remind everyone of the safety guidelines the residents of Appleton and the State of Wisconsin have been reminded of ad nauseam for the last 8 months. If nothing else, judging by the number […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 11/24/2020
There were 29 new confirmed coronavirus cases reported in Appleton on 11/24/2020 and 1 new probable but unconfirmed case. Active cases decreased by 27 and cases out of isolation rose by 57. There were no new deaths.
Video of Health Officer Eggebrecht Answering Questions About New Coronavirus Reporting Format
The city of Appleton posted a video of Health Officer Kurt Eggebrecht answering questions surrounding the Department of Health’s decision to start reporting probable cases of coronavirus in addition to confirmed cases. You can view it here: https://www.facebook.com/appletoncityhall/videos/197144535222792/
Appleton Seeking Volunteers to Serve On Library Board of Trustees
The city of Appleton is looking for volunteers to serve a Library Board trustees. Per the job listing: “The Board is a publicly appointed body subject to open meetings laws who oversees all operations of the Appleton Public Library in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 11/23/2020
Coronavirus numbers for 11/23/2020. There were 39 new confirmed coronavirus cases. And 1 new death. Active cases rose by 65; presumably this is because they are now including probable as well as confirmed cases in isolation. Cases out of isolation jumped by 279 also presumably […]