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10 September 2018 News
Congressman Grothman On Supreme Court Nominee Confirmation Hearings
Congressman Glenn Grothman feels the U.S. Senate’s confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Cavanaugh have been a little more hostile than they needed to be. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah feels confident Cavanaugh will be confirmed. Cavanaugh will replace Justice Kennedy who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and served until just a few months ago. Grothman says who a President is able to appoint to the U.S. Supreme Court is part of that President’s legacy. He says, “Frequently the most important legacy a President has is who he nominates to the Supreme Court. It is very important. It is also very important because in our Constitution our forefathers didn’t put a check on the Supreme Court. You know the Supreme Court is a check on Congress, it’s a check on the President, but there is no check on the Supreme Court so we have to make sure we get these decisions right.”
Two Arrested For Shooting Up In Waupun Business Parking Lot
Waupun Police arrested a man and a woman last Wednesday after they were seen shooting up while they were parked in the parking lot of a business in the 900 block of East Main Street. A 36-year-old Tomah man was taken into custody on charges of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession. A 34-year-old Sparta woman was taken into custody on a probation hold. She is also facing charges of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia possession, and felony and misdemeanor bail jumping charges. Both were taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail.
Armed Robbery Suspect Waives Preliminary Hearing
The 28-year-old Chicago man charged for an armed robbery at a Town of Herman home has been bound over for trial. Travis White waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he recently appeared in Dodge County Court. White entered the home with a loaded handgun. He told investigators he needed the money to help a family member clear some serious debt. An accomplice was also arrested but has not yet been charged. White will be arraigned on October 17th. He’s being held in the Dodge County Jail on a $25,000 cash bond.
Expanded Hours Being Considered For Ripon Compost Center
The City of Ripon is considering expanding the hours of its Compost Center to keep it open on Thursday evenings. City Administrator Lori Rich says the city’s Public Works Director Mike Ehrenberg would like to have something similar to what the City of Fond du Lac has with a 24/7 drop-off center for leaves and grass clippings. Rich says a permit fee would help fund the cost of the expanded hours for the Compost Center. She says, “That cost for that would be funded by a $10 annual permit, which would include a sticker that residents would put on their vehicle which would show that they are residents.” She says the Common Council asked for more information about how many people would use the center and how much revenue it might raise.
Area Transportation Projects Get Funding
Two area projects are getting funding through the state’s Transportation Alternative Program. Governor Scott Walker says 29 agencies will share in $15.7 million for their projects. That includes the City of Oshkosh, which will receive $255,277 for the Tribal Heritage Crossing Connection. A Menasha-based planning organization the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission will receive more than $572,000 for a Safe Routes to School Plan.
RMC Hosts Book Fair Wednesday
The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Collective Goods book fair from 10 am to 3 pm Wednesday at the Ripon Medical Center. The book fair features quality books and gifts at 50 to 75 percent off retail price, and includes bestsellers, children’s, reference, hobby, nature and wildlife, sports and cooking titles – as well as gift items. The event is open to the public, and all proceeds will benefit Ripon Medical Center patient programs and services.
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