Wednesday News 3/20/19
20 March 2019 News
Ohio Teen Charged For Dodge County Swatting Incident
Ohio prosecutors have charged an Ohio teen with 40 felony counts of delinquency stemming from a swatting incident in Dodge County, Wisconsin last March. Sheriff’s detectives were called out to Highway 151 following what turned out to be false reports that a male subject had taken hostages. The investigation turned up similar phony calls placed across the country that originated from Youngstown, Ohio. A 17-year-old juvenile has been identified as the suspect. The teen is also facing 33 misdemeanors.
Community Shelter Refuge For FDL County Flood Victims
Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says they would like to get people without heat and other services out of their flood damaged homes and into shelter if possible. She says that’s why they set up a shelter at the Community Church off Highway 23 on the western end of the city. She says some situations can be dangerous if people are trying to find alternative ways of heating their homes. “So if you are an individual that is dealing with flooding, you don’t have a heating source. Do not try to create a heating source with something like a propane tank or turning your stove on. That’s what we want to extremely discourage because that is very dangerous.” She says the shelter is a great place to be while you and others try to get your house up and running. Any questions about flood relief efforts can be answered by calling 2-1-1.
2-1-1 For Reporting Flood Damage Inquiring About Clean Up Kits
For some flood victims in Fond du Lac County one of the best weapons against further damage to their homes might be as simple as a mop and a bucket. County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says in the wake of flooding mold can cause real issues. It is more prevalent in dark places moisture is present in. Mueller says the Fond du Lac Salvation Army is providing free clean up kits for those who need them. “What I recommend in order to get a clean up kit, they’re free, but the question is where can you get one? My answer to that and any other flood-related question at all would be to call 2-1-1.” She also urges anyone with flood damage to call 2-1-1 to report those damages. She says not to take for granted that people know about the damage to your home or property and reporting it could help with federal or state disaster relief.
Shopko Closing Remaining Stores
Shopko will be closing the remainder of its stores by June 16th as it continues its bankruptcy action. The company filed documents in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Monday listing the remaining stores that will be closed. Among them are stores in Appleton, Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Wautoma and hundreds more. The company wasn’t able to find a buyer. An auction has been ruled out instead Gordon Brothers will oversee a 10-to-12-week liquidation process.
Republican Party Anniversary Today
There is no birthday cake, parade or fireworks, but today March 20th is a significant day in Republican Party history. It was on this date in 1854 that the GOP was founded inside the Little White Schoolhouse in downtown Ripon. Fond du Lac County Republican Party Chairman Rohn Bishop says the party was founded to oppose the expansion of slavery, but went on to accomplish so much more during the last 165 years. He questions,” You have to wonder, if they knew that little meeting, held in Ripon, Wisconsin, would change the course of American history?” The Little White Schoolhouse is now a National Historic Site that offers tours May-October. It open for the 2019 season on Saturday, May 4th.
Ripon Culver’s Supporting Flood Victims
The Culver’s restaurant in Ripon is supporting flood victims by donating meals to the Ripon Senior Center. Dianne Mayer of Culver’s says, “We’re proud to call Ripon home and doing our part to help just feels right.” She says working with the Ripon Senior Center allows them to help support individuals and families in the area.” Culver’s support of Flood Victims is just part of their dedication to giving back to the community. Flooding this month has impacted a number of area communities including Ripon.
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