Chain to Main Local News - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Waupaca Area Public Library will host its next Lunch and Learn program tomorrow at noon. Kennedy Carlson will speak about CAP Services and the organization's Family Crisis Center, highlighting resources and support available in the community. The event runs from noon until 1 p.m. and is part of the library's monthly Lunch and Learn series featuring local experts and community leaders.  Registration is requested at WaupacaLibrary.org. The Waupaca Police and Fire Commission meets this afternoon at 4:30pm at the Waupaca Police Department.  On the agenda are department reports, review of community engagement efforts and a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.  The meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted online at CityOfWaupaca.org. The Waupaca Area Chamber and Visitor Bureau is accepting nominations for its Prism Awards through September 25th. The awards recognize young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and community involvement in the Waupaca area. Nominees may live, work, or make a measurable impact locally, and candidates from all industries and backgrounds are eligible. Both self-nominations and nominations from others are being accepted. Details online at WaupacaChamber.com. Lastly, the Waupaca School Board of Education meets this afternoon at 5:15pm in the Community Room at the Waupaca High School.  The meeting is open to the public and the agenda is posted online at WaupacaSchools.org.