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25 January 2019 News
Recognizing Hypothermia
Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says bitter cold temperatures are not new for a Wisconsin winter, but an extended period of time for those temperatures is what makes them dangerous. She recommended wearing layers of clothing if you’re going outside over the next few days, but stay inside when you can. Mueller says people are more likely to suffer from hypothermia during bitter cold. Symptoms are similar to what someone who is intoxicated might display. “Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness you know those are a lot of different warning signs.” She says if someone is displaying those types of symptoms get them into a warm environment as soon as possible. Last year 38 people died from exposure to extreme cold.
Learning More About Ripon’s Fifth Charter School
Three meetings are scheduled at the Ripon High School next month for those who would like to learn more about the Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning, which will open next fall. District Superintendent Mary Whitrock says it’s a way to answer questions parents have about what will be Ripon’s fifth charter school. “We’ve done a lot of planning for Odyssey over the past year and a half and we want to make sure that we are connecting and having a chance to meet with parents face-to-face answer any questions and help them understand the process they would need to go through to enroll their child.” The meetings are from 6 to 7 pm on February 4th, 3:30 to 5:30 pm on February 21st, and from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on February 25th. The district is using a $900,000 state grant to plan and implement the charter school. It will be a tuition-free 4K through 12th Grade School and will be project-based.
Transportation Funding A Priority
State Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling says her priorities for the legislative session align with those of new Governor Tony Evers. One thing she is particularly interested in doing is developing a long-term funding mechanism for the state’s transportation costs. “We have not found a long-term funding fix for roads. We need to find a sustainable funding mechanism for maintenance and improvements and investments in our transportation system for roads and bridges.” Shilling also says education and affordable health care are also among her priorities.
Dodge County Jail Walkaway
Dodge County Sheriff’s officials are looking for a 32-year-old inmate who failed to return from his work release job. Paul Digangi was working for a local construction company. Police were unable to reach him so they contacted the company and learned he’d been fired the day before. If convicted of an escape charge Digangi could get up to six years in prison.
High Speed Chase In Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people following a high speed chase on I-43 early Thursday morning. It happened when a Sheriff’s deputy tried to pull over a speeding vehicle near a State Highway 23 exit around 12;30 am. When the deputy got out of his car for the traffic stop the vehicle took off traveling at speeds up to 100 miles an hour. The driver is facing several charges and a passenger for carrying a knife. No one was injured during the pursuit.
Adopt A Hydrant
Area fire departments are asking for a little help from residents. With the significant snowfall this week they are asking people to adopt a hydrant near their home or shovel out about a three foot area around hydrants. it could save valuable time if a fire department is called to a fire. Minutes spent looking for a hydrant could cost lives or significant property loss. They appreciate the help.
Unemployment Rates Remain Low In December
Nine Wisconsin cities including Fond du Lac set new records for their lowest unemployment rates in December. The City of Fond du Lac’s rate was 2.3 percent. Oshkosh also had a 2.3 percent jobless rate. According to Federal labor statistics Fond du Lac County’s unemployment rate for December was 2.2 percent, Dodge and Winnebago counties had a 2.3 percent rate. Green Lake and Waushara’s unemployment rates were up slightly at 3.1 and 3.4 percent respectively.
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New DMV Customer Service Center In Portage Opening Tuesday
A Department of Motor Vehicles office in Columbia County is moving. Department of Transportation officials say the Customer Service Center in Portage is moving to 2888 Village Road and will be open for business at 7 am next Tuesday morning. The center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 am to 5 pm. The current center on Eastridge Drive closed permanently Thursday.
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