Oshkosh Area Humane Society visits Eye on Oshkosh, taped 8-6-2026

 On the most recent edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz spent the hour chatting with Cheryl Rosenthal, cat counselor and Outreach and Education Coordinator at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society. 

Of the topics they talked about was the upcoming annual Walk for the Animals, the shelter’s fundraiser for money to help fund the shelter’s medical fund. Almost every animal that enters the shelter needs some kind of medical care, even if it’s just as simple as a rabies vaccination. But some veterinary care can be on the expensive side. As you can imagine, that can start depleting their medical fund rather quickly. So each year, this walk is held to help replenish those funds. This year’s walk will be held on Saturday, September 12 at the Sunnyview Expo Center (in Barn A). They hope to raise $75,000 this year. If you want to help the cause but don’t want to walk, or don’t have a pet to walk with, you can make a donation to the shelter anyway – either online or in-person. Just please make sure to let them know that your donation is for the Medical Fund. If you are walking, registration begins at 8:30 a.m. If you want more information, visit oahs.org. 

Other topics the women discussed included the number of animals the shelter has already taken in, even just in recent weeks; the importance of spaying or neutering your pet; why microchipping your dog or cat is important; the importance of actually talking to staff if you need to surrender a pet instead of just leaving it outside the shelter facilities, and being honest in providing information to staff during the surrender process as that better helps them rehome your pet; the importance of having an established relationship with a veterinarian, especially if you’re adopting a pet now or in the future – make sure the veterinarian you pick is accepting new clients; etc.

You can see the show here or by going to this link: https://youtu.be/Gfm-rwxawuM.

Eye on Oshkosh - Future of Oshkosh Media's LifeTV2, taped 7-16-26

On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh hosts Cheryl Hentz and Sarah McAninch discuss with their guests, Tony Palmeri and Andy Thoman the issue of Oshkosh Media's LifeTV2. 

Specifically, they chat about the various reasons the city manager and her newly-hired communications and engagement director have given as to why this channel needs to be shut down -- each reason has been rebutted and solutions given, but to no avail. 

They also discuss why LifeTV2 is so important to the Oshkosh community -- in particular the older population and others who don't rely on the Internet or other technology for watching the channel's programming -- and what lies ahead if LifeTV2 is done away with by the Oshkosh Common Council at its August meeting. 

Watch the episode here or by following this link: https://youtu.be/LJkuQjLzF-E. 

Eye on Oshkosh - Here's what's happening at the Oshkosh Public Library

 

On the most recent episode of Eye on Oshkosh, hosts Cheryl Hentz and Sarah McAninch spend the hour chatting with Sandy Toland, community engagement librarian at the Oshkosh Public Library. In addition to getting the low-down on the summer reading program for kids that recently kicked off and wraps up on August 7. Toland also discusses the many offerings the library has, including board games, video games, movies, and so much more than just books or magazines. 

The library also has a complete line of services for people who are home-bound and unable to get to the library in person. For information about that and anything else you have a question about, just call the library at 920-236-5205 and they’ll direct you to the appropriate department. You can also reach the library on the Internet at OshkoshLibrary.org. 

You can see this episode here or by following this link: https://youtu.be/H6pbrUiHagU.

Winnebago County Executive visits Eye on Oshkosh

On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, hosts Cheryl Hentz and Sarah McAninch spend the hour chatting with Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz about a variety of county issues including providing shelter for the city's homeless during severe winter weather; Winnebago County Park improvements recently done; a potential new tenant at the county airport; an update on the Winnebago-Fox Campus update; the county's labor shortage and how it's impacting county staffing and local businesses; the county's strategic plan; and more.

This was the first time Hintz had been on the show since being elected in April 2025, so they talked about how the first year has been for him, especially given this is such a huge change from the long-time role he played as our representative in the state legislature.

You can see the show here or by following this link: https://youtu.be/575CKnDkBhQ

Eye on Oshkosh - Discussion of city issues with current and past City Council members

On the most recent edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz and co-host Sarah McAninch are joined by current Oshkosh Councilor Paul Esslinger, community activist Cari Tetzlaff, prior Oshkosh Councilor and Deputy Mayor Deb Allison-Aasby, and past Oshkosh Councilor and current Oshkosh school board president Michael “Mike” Ford.

The four discuss issues most recently before the Common Council including the potential purchase of City Center, a pedestrian/bicyclist bridge over US 41, Flock cameras, Oshkosh Media and Eye on Oshkosh, using 3rd party vendors in hiring department heads, residency requirements for city and school board leaders, form of government, transparency, how to rebuild trust, etc.

You can watch the show here or by going to this link: https://youtu.be/n6jl6j-R56o.

Eye on Oshkosh interviews Oshkosh schoolboard candidates, taped 3-19-2026

 On the latest episode of Eye on Oshkosh, hosts Cheryl Hentz and Sarah McAninch chatted with the four candidates for the Oshkosh Area School District’s Board of Education. They fielded questions about the budget; fiscal responsibility and transparency versus the lack of that with regard to Supt. Bryan Davis and the mishandling of $1.5 million in purchasing and razing several schools in the South Park school area; declining enrollment; declining test scores; how to attract more people to the Oshkosh school district as opposed to having more and more leave; students diagnosed with ADHD; gifted and talented programs; etc.

With the April 7 election nearing us, it’s important to listen to all the candidates – both for Oshkosh Common Council and the school board – and choose wisely. Voters should not be one-issue voters, but cast their ballots for the candidates who are best suited to represent everyone’s best interests, not just those of one group or another.

Correction: Mallory Schneider Birschbach’s name was accidentally listed on the program as Molly instead of Mallory. We sincerely apologize for this error and want viewers to know that her name is Mallory Schneider Birschbach.

You can watch this video here or by going to this link: https://youtu.be/hMgXxFgS1I8

Council candidates discuss shocking closure of Oshkosh Community Media on Eye on Oshkosh

On this episode of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz continues interviewing Oshkosh Common Council candidates for the April 7 general election. The candidates featured on this episode are Paul Esslinger and Tim Neubauer.

One of the more immediate issues discussed is the closure of Oshkosh Media, effective May 15, 2026. This decision appears to have been made unilaterally by the current city manager of Oshkosh, Rebecca Grill. The “announcement” was made by email to local producers of programs on Oshkosh Media Thursday morning, and which also took the board of the Friends of Oshkosh Community Media by total surprise when announced to them at their meeting that same morning. This decision was made without public discussion or input, no public discussion by the Oshkosh Common Council, and certainly no vote by that governing body. (As a side note, Eye on Oshkosh host/producer Cheryl Hentz DID NOT receive the email other producers were sent. Hentz learned of the news upon walking into Oshkosh Media to tape this very show.) Needless to say, both candidates were stunned by this news. Besides explaining why they are seeking a seat on the Council, the candidates shared their views about Oshkosh city manager Rebecca Grill and her salary, as well as the fact that she not only doesn’t live in Oshkosh, and how she publicly states she wants greater transparency to the citizens of Oshkosh, while her actions speak otherwise. Other items discussed by the candidates were the direction the City is going; what they would like to see done differently, whether they’re elected or not; why they view there is a lack of transparency from the City toward the taxpayers and ways that could change; the recent restructuring of City Hall and the various departments within it; affordable housing; and the recent cuts to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society’s budget; This election, like all of them, is important and you are urged to make sure you’re registered to vote and, if not, get registered now. You can contact the clerk for your community to make sure you’re registered or visit myvote.wi.gov. Then you need to vote in the April 7 election. You may vote on election day, or vote during the early voting period – which your clerk can tell you when it is and where to go to cast your ballot – or vote by absentee ballot. You may request an absentee ballot either from your clerk or through the website just referenced. You can see this show here or by going to https://youtu.be/e79S1xoRY48. Those running for the Oshkosh Area School District’s Board of Education will be interviewed on a future show.

Common Council candidates visit Eye on Oshkosh, 2-26-26

On this episode of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz begins interviewing Oshkosh Common Council candidates for the April 7 general election. The candidates featured on this episode are Meredith Scheuermann and Logan Jungbacker. 

Besides explaining why they are seeking a seat on the Council, the candidates shared their views on the direction the City is going; what they would like to see done differently, whether they’re elected or not; why they view there is a lack of transparency from the City toward the taxpayers and ways that could change; the recent restructuring of City Hall and the various departments within it; what they believe should be the role of the City Manager, especially a lot of residents/taxpayers believe the lack of transparency is both within the City Manager’s office and among the Common Council members; affordable housing and economic development; what they think about the future of City Hall and the different options for it moving forward; the recent cuts to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society’s budget; and what they’re hearing from citizens/taxpayers as they’re out there campaigning.

This election, like all of them, is important and you are urged to make sure you’re registered to vote and, if not, get registered now. You can contact the clerk for your community to make sure you’re registered or visit myvote.wi.gov. Then you need to vote in the April 7 election. You may vote on election day, or vote during the early voting period – which your clerk can tell you when it is and where to go to cast your ballot – or vote by absentee ballot. You may request an absentee ballot either from your clerk or through the website just referenced.   

You can see this show here or by going to https://youtu.be/nUrrwyTv5XE. Other Council candidates and those running for the Oshkosh Area School District’s Board of Education will be interviewed on future shows.

Dementia topic of most recent Eye on Oshkosh, taped 2-5-2026

On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, the topic of dementia and related issues are explored with Sheri Fairman, MSW, CMDCP, dementia care consultant and owner of Dementia Care Solutions (DementiaCareSolutions.org).  

According to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. That means that about 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older has Alzheimer's. 

What are the symptoms that might indicate someone is starting to have real memory issues that could be the result of some form of dementia? At what point should memory issues be discussed with a doctor? When should you consider getting help for yourself or a loved one who may be living with a form of dementia? Did you know that you can have a memory screen baseline done for free at your county’s Aging, Disability and Resource Center? 

These are just a few of the many things discussed during this important hour. You can see the show in its entirety here or by following this link: https://youtu.be/fPD22zEHTQM 

Eye on Oshkosh - City Manager Rebecca Grill and City Councilor Jacob Flo...

On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, we discuss various city-related issues with Oshkosh City Manager Rebecca Grill in the first segment and City Councilor Jacob Floam in the second segment. Many of the same topics were discussed with each, including the current city manager’s salary increase after only six months on the job and her being allowed to live in Menomonee Falls until her daughter graduates high school. 

They also discussed a reorganization of city departments, why it was done, and the implications of that restructuring; the plan to hire a communications person (Public Information Officer) for the City at a cost of $100,000-$125,000, why this position is being created and whether Grill will remain as the face and voice of the city with the public and media; the budget cut with respect to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society; the recent pay raise for non-represented city employees; the desire for greater transparency by the City; the future home of City Hall; etc. 

The show can be seen in its entirety here or by going to this link: https://youtu.be/XzoAKkW5iJo