Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Wausau.
Caring Quilts donated over 233 handmade quilts since January to tornado victims, charities, schools and shelters across Wisconsin.
Volunteers work using donated materials at a local meeting space (Community Connections) and the group now seeks more donations and volunteers.
Frontier may end its landline phone service in mid-November if the FCC approves, leaving rural customers without reliable connectivity as one Easton family installs a cellular booster (a fix for a broadband dead spot) and faces higher costs.
During Aug. 13 compliance checks in Taylor County, all 17 retailers refused to sell tobacco or nicotine products to minors, achieving full compliance.
Officials also monitored rising trends in nicotine pouches + their varied flavors to help keep youth safe.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed had movement in his extremities after injuring his neck against the Jets on Sunday and was taken to a hospital in New Jersey for overnight observation.
The Packers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 overtime win against the Jets on Sunday.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal as injuries affected key players, and the team now prepares to host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.
Owl-Ween Fest
Swoop in to the Woodson Art Museum's Sculpture Garden for free, family-friendly art making activities inspired by our avian friends, including creating a puppet with visiting artist Hattie Grimm before joining the "bird parade" around the Museum at 3 pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, bird feeder crafting, fall-themed snacks, and more surprises during Owl-Ween Fest, which will be held at the Glass Box Studio on the Museum campus in case of inclement weather.
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