Kelli Arseneau

1 day ago | stevenspointjournal.com | Kelli Arseneau

Cast member Michael Accardo spent much of his teenage years and young adulthood in central Wisconsin. The first national tour of "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" is coming to Appleton April 29 through May 4. APPLETON — A musical tale about the man behind classic hits like "Sweet Caroline" and "I'm a Believer" is making its way to Appleton. "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" runs at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center April 29 through May 4.

2 days ago | postcrescent.com | Kelli Arseneau

In the wake of Pope Francis' death April 21, local Catholic leaders share thoughts on the pope's impact. Father Bill Swichtenberg, priest at St. Mary Catholic Community in Appleton, was among five priests from the United States selected for a gathering and meeting with the pope last year. Swichtenberg and other local faith leaders remember Pope Francis as a leader with humility and great care for marginalized communities.

2 days ago | postcrescent.com | Kelli Arseneau

The first national tour of "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" is coming to Appleton April 29 through May 4. Cast member Michael Accardo, who spent much of his teenage years and young adulthood in Wisconsin, said the musical is a "last concert tour" for the famous songwriter. APPLETON — A musical tale about the man behind classic hits like "Sweet Caroline" and "I'm a Believer" is making its way to Appleton.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kelli Arseneau

APPLETON — When a judge asked a 63-year-old man convicted of robbing the same bank twice if he may attempt another robbery in the future, the man expressed uncertainty. "I have thought about it a little bit, sir, about what my future might be, and I ..." Martin Schiedermayer shrugged as his voice trailed off. The response was honest, but a concerning reflection of Schiedermayer's decision making, Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge Mark Schroeder said at Schiedermayer's sentencing April 17.

1 week ago | postcrescent.com | Kelli Arseneau

Martin Schiedermayer, 63, was sentenced April 17 to five years in prison and seven years of extended supervision for robbing a downtown Appleton bank in January. Schiedermayer robbed the same bank in 2011. In both cases, he said he wanted to go to jail to avoid being homeless. Attorneys for both the defense and prosecution said Schiedermayer made the robbery as least threatening as possible, but the judge emphasized the crime's seriousness.