🌱 Winneconne community grieves unexpected loss of former police officer Hayley Ackerman

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In today's newsletter:

• Winneconne community grieves unexpected loss of former police officer Hayley Ackerman
• How facing Winneconne early is shaping Seymour girls basketball’s new era

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 26.
• Thursday: Morning rain, with a high of 37 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Winneconne Police Department mourns 'unexpected' death of former officer (nbc26.com) — Winneconne residents are mourning the unexpected death of former police officer Hayley Ackerman, whom the local department still considered part of its family. Colleagues praised her kindness, love for people and animals, and the positive connections she built in town. Community members have been sharing memories, while officials have not released further details about her passing.
   

• Seymour Girls Hoops Enters New Era: Growth is the Goal (gopresstimes.com) — Seymour’s girls basketball team is rebuilding with a young roster and emphasizing steady growth after losing several key seniors. Coach Hailey Oskey says early games against Winneconne, Xavier, and Appleton North have already tested the squad. She’s counting on strong effort, open-mindedness, and emerging leaders to push the team toward an upper-middle conference finish.
   

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Thursday December 18

• Winneconne High School vs. Seymour Community High School
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Tuesday December 23

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Tuesday December 16

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  Fond du Lac Aquatic Center , AC Large Pool , Oshkosh
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  Neenah High School , 263A Court 1 , Oshkosh
  5:50 pm
• Basketball: G/JV
  Neenah High School , 211 Competition Gym , Oshkosh
  6:00 pm
• Basketball: B/V
  Oshkosh North High School , Main Court , Oshkosh
  7:15 pm
• Basketball: G/V
  Neenah High School , 155 - Fieldhouse , Oshkosh
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Wednesday December 17

• Group MTB Ride at WinMan
  WinMan Trails , 6870 County Hwy W , Winchester
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Restorative Yoga — Lotus Root Yoga llc
  Lotus Root Yoga llc , 233 Watson St , Ripon
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