🌱 Patch AM: Why an ex-Neenah officer just received prison time in Appleton

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In today's newsletter:

• Why an ex-Neenah officer just received prison time in Appleton
• How four adults ended up facing child neglect charges in Appleton
• Inside Appleton’s 103-year-old synagogue turned community darkroom for film lovers.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sun, but colder, with a high of 20 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 30.
• Tuesday: Sun, then clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Neenah police officer sentenced to three years for child pornography possession (fox11online.com) — A former Neenah police officer has been sentenced in Appleton’s Outagamie County court to three years in prison plus extended supervision for possessing child pornography. The judge noted he was constrained by mandatory minimums, while the 23-year-old defendant said he’s working to change his behavior. Neenah police had already fired him after the charges were filed.
   

2. Suspect in 35-pound teen case ordered to stand trial on child neglect charges (fox11online.com) — Appleton authorities have ordered another suspect in a severe child neglect case to stand trial, with a fourth expected to do the same. Four adults connected to an Appleton teen who was hospitalized at a dangerously low weight now face multiple felony child neglect charges, while the girl continues recovering with relatives on her mother’s side.
   

3. Slow Art, Real Connection: Film Lives on in the Midwest (goodmenproject.com) — A community darkroom called Photo Opp is thriving inside a 103-year-old synagogue in Appleton, giving more than 100 neighbors a year hands-on access to film photography, classes, and studio space. The piece also profiles similar efforts in Chicago, showing how analog film is helping Midwesterners slow down, connect in person, and keep traditional photo skills alive.
   

4. COUNTDOWN 2 CHRISTMAS: Appleton's Hearthstone Historic House Museum takes visitors back in time for a Victorian Christmas (wbay.com) — Appleton’s Hearthstone Historic House Museum is inviting locals into a richly decorated Victorian Christmas experience, complete with 17 themed trees and thousands of handmade ornaments. Weekend tours use costumed re-enactors to show how many modern holiday traditions began in the Victorian era, giving families a festive, educational way to celebrate the season close to home.
   

5. Yes, You Can Actually Find Gas For Under $2 In The US - Here's Where (slashgear.com) — Drivers in Appleton may want to note that a local BP station recently made a national list for some of the country’s cheapest gas, at about $2.05 per gallon. The broader report explains how falling crude prices and higher refinery output are pushing fuel costs to four-year lows nationwide.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appleton

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Tuesday December 23

• Spirit Day - Holiday or Ugly Sweater Day
  Woodland Intermediate Appleton, WI 54915
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Aaron Weber
  Skyline Comedy Club , 1004 S Olde Oneida St , Appleton
  7:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Holiday Read and Sing Along
  CLO-Commons , CLO-GYM-108 , Sherwood
  9:00 am
• đđSchool-Wide Sing Along Holiday Eventđđ
  Banta Sch Menasha, WI 54952
  3:00 pm
• Neenah Support Group
  Neuroscience Group - Neenah , 1305 W American Dr , Neenah
  3:00 pm
• Dine to Donate Panda Express (Calumet St.)
  Butte Des Morts El Menasha, WI 54952
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Spirit Day - Holiday or Ugly Sweater Day
  Westside El Kimberly, WI 54136
  7:00 am
• Basketball: Girls JV Game
  Neenah High School
  6:00 pm
• CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL CREATIONS WITH LAURA
  Xe54: a Wine & Cocktail Lounge , 1350 W American Dr , Neenah
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV Game
  Appleton East High School
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity Game
  Appleton East High School
  7:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity Game
  Neenah High School
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: someone has come forward for Bruno, and they said they will be fostering initially but hoping to adopt!
  IMMEDIATE NEED This handsome guy’s name is Bruno, and he is scheduled to be put down today, Saturday Dec 20th, at 2PM if someone does not come… (Nextdoor Lawrence City Park)
• Merry Christmas Everybody!
  What Christmas Tree would be complete without a cat named Bootsie Fig. (Nextdoor Lake Park)

• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Activities Assistant Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Appleton. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appleton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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