Chain to Main News for Friday, July 17th

With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, July 17th, I'm Durant Popple. Waupaca County Emergency Management, in partnership with Outagamie, Winnebago, Wisconsin, and Federal Emergency management groups, has announced the opening of a disaster recovery center.  The center will officially open this Monday, in the new London public museum; and will be open weekdays 9 to 5, and Saturday 10 until 1.  Residents and businesses are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance online before visiting the center if able.  This can be done through disaster assistance dot gov, using the FEMA mobile app, or calling the helpline at 1 800 621 3362.  Visitors to the recovery center should bring ID, insurance information, photos of damage, repair estimates or receipts, and banking information for direct deposit if applicable.  Recovery specialist will be able to help start and guide you through the process. The Waupaca Arts hub as been awarded a Wisconsin non-state grant of almost 3 hundred thousand dollars.  This recent investment brings the community-driven Room to Grow campaign only 1 hundred thousand short of their 1 point 5 million dollar goal; and will help to secure their new permanent location on School Street.  The grant also supports the preservation and adaptive reuse of a historic community building.  Originally built in the 50's, the former school has been renovated into a space with multiple studios, classrooms, and gathering spaces.  Marci Reynolds, president of the Arts Board, hopes the community will help get them over the finish line.  Information on the Room to Grow campaign can be found online at Waupaca arts hub dot org. The Waupaca farmers market continues to provide local produce and handmade goods every Saturday through October.  The market takes place on Union street next to city hall from 9am to 1.  EBT and WIC are accepted, and has implemented a matching program so those using WIC or F M N P checks can get double the amount of produce.  The market is also still accepting vendor applications for seasonal or weekly options.  Information on the market or vendor opportunities can be found on their website, Waupaca W I farmers market dot org. That's your local news update, you can always get your news on air or online with your favorite podcast platform.  Get started at Waupaca dot Podbean dot com.