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*****************ECRWSS**** PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID SHAWANO, WI PERMIT NO. 135 JUNE 23, 2021 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 4, ISSUE 25 Rental assistance efforts shifting Three moratoriums were presented only four evictions were finalized in April. Eviction protection during the pandemic. Gov. Tony Evers is- On average in Winnebago, most evictions sued a three-month order from March to happen in the summer months. measures phase out May, which overlapped with the CDC’s As of June 2, according to Advocap af- first moratorium from April to July. After fordable housing director Lu Scheer, Wis- By Kaitlyn Scoville consin has spent more than $30 million in Oshkosh Herald a spike in cases, the CDC called its second eviction order from September through the previous nine weeks on some capacity The nationwide Centers for Disease December but later extended to its cur- of rental assistance among 8,940 house- Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction rent deadline. holds and more than 24,000 people with moratorium ends this month, and locals In Winnebago County during the three paying for utilities, rent and water bills. aren’t expecting much change despite an moratoriums, 84 evictions occurred in SEE Rental housing ON PAGE 16 increase in rental assistance statewide. June – the highest in 2020. Conversely, INSIDE Final call Battalion chief retiring from fire department Page 4 Helping hand Veterans service group Photo by Jim Koepnick expanding here Arena action Page 6 A Chicago Breeze player gets the handle on a loose ball against the Wisconsin Glo in Sunday’s game at Menominee Nation Arena. The Glo rolled to a 115-35 victory against Chicago to follow up Saturday’s 93-41 season-opening win over the Detroit Dodgers. Hemp derivatives dodge local substance controls less of its Delta 8-THC concentration,” Low-THC Delta-8 Second of a series Anne Sappenfield, director of the Wiscon- sin Legislative Council, wrote in a June lacks legal restrictions Breakwater, a community coali- 2020 memo. “… Delta-8 THC is legal if tion focused on youth and adult it meets the definition of hemp because By Joseph Schulz substance use in Winnebago Herald contributor hemp is excluded from the prohibitions in County, is sponsoring a six-part both the federal and state CSAs.” While marijuana remains illegal to pos- series on cannabis, or marijua- Delta-8 products being sold in Oshkosh sess and sell in Wisconsin, one form of na, a topic gaining attention as range from smokable plant products – ‘cannabis culture’ evolves with THC is technically legal to buy and sell, like traditional marijuana – to vapes and which has caused concern for its lack of a legalization efforts and its future impact on society. candies. Delta-8 can produce psychotro- universal age restriction. pic effects, similar to cannabis impairment That product is known as Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC concentration of less than from Delta-9 THC. which was made legal in the 2018 federal 0.3 percent under current state and feder- Nick Place, a Wisconsin police officer Agricultural Act, which removed hemp al laws Controlled Substance Acts (CSA), and drug recognition expert, describes from its status as a Schedule I drug but according to a document from the Wis- Delta-8 sales and possession as operating kept Delta-9 THC – the psychoactive in- Photo from Nick Place consin Legislative Council. in a “legal gray area” that serves as a work- gredient in marijuana – illegal. Delta-8 products available in Wisconsin “A substance meeting the definition of around to marijuana laws. Delta-8 is legal in Wisconsin if it was also come in the form of candies, such as this ‘hemp’ is legal for purpose of state and derived from the hemp plant and has a container of gummies. federal controlled substance laws, regard- SEE Delta-8 ON PAGE 15 PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM JUNE 23, 2021 Public sought on federal fund allocation The city is seeking public input on the and small businesses; Assist nonprofits and on housing and green space. proposed use of up to $20.5 million in fed- impacted industries, including tourism. In addition, a Polco public survey will eral funding allocated to Oshkosh under • Replace lost revenue to the public sector. be available at polco.us/n/res/profile/ 923 S. Main St. Suite C the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to • Provide premium pay for eligible es- oshkosh-wi, and a public feedback form at Oshkosh, WI 54902 help the community respond to the pan- sential workers. ci.oshkosh.wi.us. demic’s impact, deal with its economic • Invest in water, sewer, storm water and The city website also has an ARPA General information/customer fallout and lay the foundation for recovery. broadband infrastructure. funding application form for nonprofit, service: Julie Vandenberg The U.S. Treasury released guidance on In-person listening sessions were held community groups and neighborhood as- [email protected] how these funds can be used in four gen- last week and at 6 p.m. today (Wednes- sociations. Phone: 920-479-6301 eral areas: day) in the Common Council chambers For more information contact the City Website: www.oshkoshherald.com • Deal with economic impacts caused by at 215 Church Ave. Manager’s office at 920-236-5002 or COVID-19 with assistance to households Speakers at the early sessions focused [email protected]. News tips and story ideas [email protected] [email protected] Ford Park hits snag on summer concert plans Support the Oshkosh Herald Oshkosh Herald released in a statement. Oshkosh Parks Director Ray Maurer The group took over the location in said Billy Strings drew a large audience Membership Ford Park Live, formerly Ford Festival A $50 annual membership mid-April after Rock USA and Country from the West Coast, who booked hotels Park, will not be opening this summer as supports receiving the newspaper USA festival organizers filed for bankrupt- and flights ahead of time. originally planned, according to the lease weekly. 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General Admission 15 New Color About the newspaper Published weekly and mailed free of charge Tuesdays for Wednesday delivery (may vary based on U.S. Capacity is Postal Service and holidays) to more limited due than 30,000 homes and businesses Navy in the Oshkosh area. to pandemic considerations. Oshkosh Herald LLC, 923 S. Main St. Suite C, Oshkosh. An E-edition of the newspaper can be accessed at 435 N. Main •Downtown Oshkosh www.oshkoshherald.com. WWW.WATERFEST.ORG FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO ON UPCOMING SHOWS (920) 235-5520 JUNE 23, 2021 OSHKOSHHERALD.COM x PAGE 3 City looks ahead at housing supply challenges By Kaitlyn Scoville years down the line, as special assessment Oshkosh Herald fees to the current homeowner. Several factors need to be balanced The Common Council met with sev- when considering both the affordable eral boards and commissions earlier this components of new single-family builds month to discuss items surrounding af- and parkland dedication fees with CSMs. fordable housing, subdivision develop- Lyons said city staff is getting to the ment and parkland dedication in the city. point in the project where they are ready Joined by the Plan Commission, Advi- to send this information to boards and sory Parks Board, Sustainability Advisory commissions for their consideration, and Board and Redevelopment Authority, city eventually move it to the council.