Candidate Forum Scheduled for September 27th

(Oshkosh, WI.) The League of Women Voters of Winnebago County and Oshkosh


Community Media Services (OCMS) will present a candidate forum on Monday,

September 27th at 5:00 p.m. The candidate forum is open to the public and will be held

at City Hall (215 Church Ave.) in room 404.

The forum is for Wisconsin’s 54th Assembly District and will feature candidates Gordon Hintz and Jonathan Krause.

The forum will be carried live on OCMS CitiCable 10, live on WOCT 101.9 FM, and video streamed live on the internet at http://www.oshkoshcommunitymedia.org/. Replay times for the debates will be posted on http://www.oshkoshcommunitymedia.org/.

If you would like more information, please contact OCMS Communications Coordinator Dean Leisgang at (920) 236-5269.

Oshkosh Area Humane Society Shelter Trek next Saturday, Sept. 11

Shelter Trek is less than a week away. If you want to help raise much-needed funds for the Oshkosh Area Humane Society, and have loads of fun for both you and your pet(s) in the process, you won't want to miss this event. See the "attached" poster for more details on this year's events and how you can participate. (Click on image to enlarge.)

The Oshkosh Area Humane Society is in Cat Crisis Mode

We have 222 cats and very few open foster homes at this time. To be honest, the shelter is filled to capacity. For the next 22 days, cat and kitten adoptions will be reduced to 22 Cents. Now is the time to save a life, get your furry pal, and save big on adoption fees. All of our cats/kittens have been spayed/neutered and have their initial shots. This is a great deal! Help save a life and take advantage of this super rate for the next 22 days.

Thanks for your support!

(Wanna help-we need to get the word out-so please forward this to all of your friends.) Want to become a temporary foster home-contact: Sharon Wagner at:  sharon@oahs.org.

No Bus Service on Labor Day

(Oshkosh, WI.) The Oshkosh Transit System’s bus service will not be operating on Monday, September 6, 2010 because of the city’s observance of the Labor Day holiday. Oshkosh Transit’s office at 926 Dempsey Trail will also be closed on September 6th.

Regular operations will resume on September 7th.

For more information on the Oshkosh Transit System please visit, http://www.oshkoshtransit.com/ or call (920) 232-5340.

WisDOT news release - Work to widen US 41 in Oshkosh starts September 7

Work to widen US 41 in Oshkosh starts September 7

Impacts roughly 6 miles of highway from WIS 26 to Witzel Avenue

(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office in Green Bay is announcing work begins Tuesday, September 7 on a project to widen US 41 to six lanes of traffic between WIS 26 and Witzel Avenue in Winnebago County. The first stage of construction requires adding temporary traffic lanes to US 41 southbound. The work is needed to create capacity to carry US 41 northbound and southbound traffic during the reconstruction of northbound lanes in 2011. The construction zone begins just north of Witzel Avenue and extends one mile south of WIS 26. The $53 million project also includes the reconstruction of the 9th Avenue interchange. All work should be completed by November 4, 2011.

Contractors for the project are Hoffman Construction of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and Michaels Construction based in Brownsville, Wisconsin.

Traffic impacts starting September 7 - November 19, 2010 will be significant, including:

Nighttime lane closures Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. – 5 a.m., Friday from 10 p.m. – 7 a.m.

US 41 northbound and southbound restricted to one lane at various locations in construction zone

Reduced speed limit to 55 MPH in various locations throughout the project

The 9th Avenue interchange will close from March 1, 2011 to July 15, 2011 for demolition and reconstruction. Northbound exit and entrance ramps on US 41 at 9th Avenue reopen in July, but southbound ramps remain closed until November 2011. Work involves lengthening the exit and entrance ramps and widening the bridges over US 41. Roundabouts will be constructed at the interchange ramps and the 9th Avenue intersections with Washburn Street and Koeller Street.

Work is prohibited and the highway remains completely open during these times:

Noon Wednesday, November 24, 2010 to 5 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2010 (Thanksgiving)

Noon Friday, May 27, 2011 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 (Memorial Day)

Noon Friday, July 1, 2011 to 5 a.m. Tuesday July 5, 2011 (July 4th)

Noon Friday, September 2, 2011 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 (Labor Day)

Two northbound and southbound lanes will remain open on US 41 during the following local area special events: Country USA and EAA Airventure. Lane closures will also be restricted during the Packers Family Scrimmage and home Green Bay Packers football games at Lambeau Field, beginning five hours prior to the start of the game for US 41 northbound and lasting five hours past its completion for US 41 southbound.

Motorists should remain alert and use caution when driving through this or any work zone. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

No Garbage or Recycling Collection on Labor Day

(Oshkosh, WI.) The city of Oshkosh Sanitation Division would like to remind residents that because of the upcoming holiday there will be no garbage or recycling collection on Labor Day (September 6th, 2010).

Collections for the remainder of the week will be one day late. Garbage and recycling collection scheduled for Friday, September 10th, moves to Saturday, September 11th.

Additionally, the city’s yard waste drop-off center located on Idaho Street (off Witzel Avenue) is also closed for the holiday on Monday, September 6th, 2010.

Because of the holiday, September brush collection week will start on September 13th, 2010.

If you would like more information please contact the Sanitation Division at (920) 232-5383.

No Garbage or Recycling Collection on Labor Day

(Oshkosh, WI.) The city of Oshkosh Sanitation Division would like to remind residents that because of the upcoming holiday there will be no garbage or recycling collection on Labor Day (September 6th, 2010).

Collections for the remainder of the week will be one day late. Garbage and recycling collection scheduled for Friday, September 10th, moves to Saturday, September 11th.

Additionally, the city’s yard waste drop-off center located on Idaho Street (off Witzel Avenue) is also closed for the holiday on Monday, September 6th, 2010.

Because of the holiday, September brush collection week will start on September 13th, 2010.

If you would like more information please contact the Sanitation Division at (920) 232-5383.

Media Alert - US 41 Project lane closures the week of September 7 in Winnebago County

US 41 Project lane closures the week of September 7 in Winnebago County

Traffic impacts between WIS 26 and Breezewood Lane

(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office in Green Bay is announcing lane and ramp restrictions for the week of September 7 – September 10 on US 41 in the Oshkosh and Neenah area. Motorists can expect closures between WIS 26 and Breezewood Lane with speed limits reduced to 55 MPH in many areas.

WIS 26 – WIS 21

Tuesday, September 7 - Friday, September 10:
Various lanes of US 41 northbound and southbound between WIS 26 and WIS 21 closed Tuesday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Friday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The project involves widening US 41 southbound lanes.

WIS 21 – US 45

Tuesday, September 7 - Friday, September 10:
Various lanes of US 41 northbound between WIS 21 and US 45 closed Tuesday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Friday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Required for construction of temporary traffic lanes.

Tuesday, September 7 – Wednesday, September 8:
Various lanes of US 41 southbound between US 45 and WIS 21 closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction on the new Lake Butte des Morts overpass.

US 45 – Breezewood Lane

Tuesday September 7 - Friday, September 10:
Various lanes of US 41 northbound and left lane of US 41 southbound between US 45 and Breezewood Lane closed Tuesday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Friday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The project involves widening US 41 northbound lanes.

Tuesday, September 7:
US 41 northbound off-ramp to Breezewood Lane interchange closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for temporary shoulder widening.

All lane restrictions are weather dependant and subject to change. Motorists should use extreme caution and remain alert when driving through any work zone.

ABOUT THE US 41 PROJECT

WisDOT is initiating expansion and improvement of 31 miles of US 41 in Brown and Winnebago Counties. The project will include road expansion to accommodate increased traffic volume, up to 44 new roundabouts, improved interchanges and expansion of the Lake Butte des Morts Causeway. Current construction information and details about the project can be found at www.US41wisconsin.gov or by calling the project hotline: (920) 492-4120.

City Wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting - Sept 16th at 6:00pm

The next city wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 6pm at the Oshkosh Senior Center. At the meeting, we will have two presentations. Alex Hummel will be talking about the Christine Ann Center program for Domestic Abuse Awareness and Identification and Nichole Hall from the WI Sex Offender Registry will be presenting Sex Offenders in the community. There will also be a meet and greet of the officers and citizens. Hope to see you there. Thank you.


- The Oshkosh Police Department

Work beginning on US 41 in Outagamie and Winnebago counties

Work beginning on US 41 in Outagamie and Winnebago counties

The two-month project will significantly impact traffic

(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) northeast region office in Green Bay is announcing work beginning Tuesday, September 7 on approximately 7.5 miles of US 41 from Breezewood Lane in Winnebago County to West Spencer Street in Outagamie County. The $2.5 million project includes pavement repair of the highway, ramps and shoulders, cross roads, and beam guard repair, signing and pavement marking. Work is expected to be completed by the end of October.

Traffic impacts will be significant. Northbound and/or southbound US 41 will be reduced to two lanes in either direction during off-peak traffic hours during the day and evening. The highway will be further reduced to one lane in either direction during the overnight hours. These times will vary slightly throughout the week. During lane closures, the speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH. US 41 ramps will be closed for several nights between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. during the project. When a ramp at one interchange is closed, the ramps at the adjacent interchanges will remain open.

Beginning Tuesday, September 7, northbound US 41 on and off ramp closures are scheduled for the interchanges of Winneconne Avenue and Winchester Road from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for three nights. Beginning Wednesday, September 8, the loop ramps at the US 41/US 10/WIS 441 interchange carrying southbound US 41 to eastbound WIS 441 traffic and westbound WIS 441 to southbound US 41 traffic will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for three nights.

Message boards are in place and will alert motorists of all planned lane and ramp closures. All scheduled closures are weather dependent.

During Packer games, all northbound lanes will be open from 7 a.m. to noon. All southbound lanes will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Motorist should anticipate backups and plan their routes accordingly. They should also use caution and remain alert when driving through this or any work zone.

(Please note: This project is not part of the US 41 major project that is expanding the highway and adding lanes in Brown and Winnebago counties.)