Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Eau Claire.
🏘️ Community
A local Sober Living Home hosted a cookout Thursday with brats and burgers on its front lawn to introduce its recovery program to neighbors.
Founder Adam Gilson said the event eased concerns and sparked positive community support.
🎭 Culture
Locally made short film Blossom Needs A Ride Home will play at Micon Cinemas this weekend.
The film, written and directed by Tim Schwagel and a recent Best Horror Short winner in Austria, will screen before the Minnesota-made comedy Good Sport at Micon Oakwood Mall.
Visit Eau Claire is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise $18,000 to secure Sunny, a seven-foot recycled dog statue that locals enjoy high fiving, plus City Giving Day on Sept.
23 and planned October events will boost support.
🌲 Environment
A landfill company seeks to buy over 120 acres of Eau Claire County Forest while county officials study potential environmental, wildlife, and recreational impacts.
Local residents, led by activist Kathy Campbell, organized a petition and plan to offer input at an upcoming town meeting.
🏛️ Government
Governor Tony Evers visited UW-Eau Claire on Thursday during his back-to-school tour to meet with classrooms, students, educators, and faculty.
He highlighted his efforts in securing a +$250 million+ investment for the UW System in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget.
🏥 Health
Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital held a ribbon cutting and community open house for its new facility that will offer inpatient, emergency, primary care and imaging services (along with smart TVs for patient connections); the hospital opens to the public on Sept.
22.
The Family and Children's Center is launching Lotus House—a new space to support pregnant and parenting mothers in recovery.
The center plans to offer vital resources and guidance to help mothers build healthier futures.
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