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Hi Oshkosh, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: A star-studded summer festival lineup, Leon’s Frozen Custard upgrades, and painting with cats and kittens + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Oshkosh protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Protecting future drinking water: Oshkosh City Council awarded a $47,629,600 contract for the Water Filtration Plant clearwells replacement, adding two 1-million-gallon reservoirs and high-capacity pumps to boost supply, monitoring, and security amid floodplain risks — get all the project details.
What’s changing at Leon’s: Leon’s Frozen Custard in Oshkosh has opened its 79th season with upgrades, including handheld carhop payments and a rewards program, while gift certificates remain valid and reloadable cards are planned — get all the details.
Star-studded summer festival lineup: XRoads41 2026 will return to Oshkosh August 6-8 and is set to be the biggest yet, with 26 performances led by Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and more — see tickets and lineup details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Serious wing cravings? At Game Time Sports Bar, choose crispy traditional or boneless wings, tossed your way. Big TVs keep every game in view, while low-key vibes and friendly staff make it an easy weeknight hang. Share a basket, skip the couch… it hits the spot.
For glow that lasts: If your face is staging a midwinter protest, Be True Beauty Co.offers facials, peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, spray tans, and lash lifts, with real attention to skin health and education. Get back to radiant without the guesswork… just thoughtful care and results that last.
Local fairway fix: Shaking off winter rust? Oshkosh Country Club offers a classic 18-hole track with tight fairways and quick greens that reward smart swings. Thread the needle, roll it pure, then celebrate upstairs at TJ’s Highland Steakhouse for a finish that feels like Sunday. Week well played.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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❤ Glass Studio Class: Fused Heart Quilt @ Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass (Neenah) | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Skip the prix fixe and crowded patios for a fused glass class where you make a quilt-inspired heart. Julie Rhodes guides you through patchwork techniques, all levels welcome, so even if hearts are notoriously tricky, yours will shine. Perfect for date night, or treat-yourself time.
🛍 AmazSpring Shopping & Craft Show @ Sunnyview Expo Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – This spring market packs 75+ local makers into Sunnyview Expo Center, so yes, you can find a gift, a snack, and an excuse to upgrade your walls, all before lunch. Think jewelry, wood and metal art, cozy goods, kid-friendly finds, and dangerously good comfort food.
🏃 2026 Rocket Blast Off 5k Run/Walk/Relay @ Neenah Middle School | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Whether you sprint, stroll, or hand it to your relay buddy, this annual 5K fundraiser loops Neenah Middle School and Memorial Park with electronic timing and age-group medals. Finish strong, then hit the cafeteria for free refreshments and, if you registered early, that coveted t-shirt.
🎷 A Grand Night Gala 2026 @ Oshkosh Country Club | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Philanthropy with swing, at Oshkosh Country Club: The Grand’s jazz gala brings hometown favorite Erin Boehme, and funds arts education. Bid in the online silent auction, try the 50/50, sample the craft wine and beer wall, and feel pleasantly superior on Monday.
💃 Mom Prom @ The Gibson Social Club | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats raiding the closet for that prom, bridesmaid, or wedding dress you swore you’d never wear again. Mom Prom is a ladies-only excuse to dance, laugh, and sip something bubbly, no curfew, no corsage drama, just sequins, questionable selfies, and glorious throwback jams.
🌷 Rooms of Blooms @ Paine Art Center & Gardens | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Craving spring before the slush season finally retires? The Paine’s Rooms of Blooms floods the mansion with artful arrangements, heady scents, and enough color to make your snowblower jealous, all crafted by pros and locals. Wander, linger, and pretend your house smells this good.
🐱 Painting With Cats and Kittens! @ Fire Escape | Sunday (3/15) at 3:30 PM – Head to Fire Escape to paint pottery with kittens, and your $8 registration goes straight to Frosty’s Foster. Finally, art that purrs back. Projects are extra, pottery is ready in two weeks, and the furry muses are adoptable, so pre-apply. Seats are limited, register now.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Oshkosh report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
In the Winneconne School District, this remodeled executive home sits on 1.34 acres with soaring ceilings and dual fireplaces. A chef’s kitchen with quartz and double ovens opens to a breakfast area and beamed family room with bar. The main-floor suite is spa-like. A loft and a partial lower level with egress complete the picture near Lake Butte des Morts.
Take a peek inside →
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