This week’s issue celebrates music! Governor Tony Evers proclaims October 2024 as “Arts and Humanities” month in Wisconsin!
Lead Correspondent Teri Barr shares what one organization is doing to increase support and awareness for creatives across our state.
A presidential candidate brings the campaign to NEWisco. The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry has changed residency requirements to offer more people access to food in the community. We have that story.
Amanda Nimmer looks at guilty pleasures in music. A songwriter tells us why he does what he does in the Truth Booth. Melissa Kaye reminds us of the importance of health screenings. And Todd Michaels introduces all of NEWisco to Jesse Strong…Civic Media’s newest social media and marketing powerhouse. Brittney Merlot talks with a Fox Valley man who has been volunteering in hurricanes for 40 years. Pete Schwaba has his classic cinema pick of the week. And of course, the music issue wouldn’t be complete without a music segment from Teri Barr, featuring Green Bay based musician, Bob Balsley.
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