Hometown Broadcasting News Monday 7/22/19
22 July 2019 News
EAA AirVenture Kicks Off
The 50th EAA AirVenture is underway at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Dick Knapinski of EAA says as a thanks to Oshkosh for hosting AirVenture over the years and making the event synonymous with aviation Oshkosh residents can get free tickets to get in to today’s events. “If you are an Oshkosh resident, have an Oshkosh zip code, opening day you can get free tickets just go to EAA.org/50. If you have an Oshkosh zip code you can get up to four free tickets for opening day come in enjoy the air show, enjoy the concert.” The Fray will perform during the opening day concert tonight on the Boeing Plaza after the afternoon air show. They will be joined by Animal Years for the concert.
Grothman Talks With President On Air Force One
Congressman Glenn Grothman recently got a rare opportunity to chat with President Trump on Air Force One. Grothman says he has been on Air Force One before, but this was the first time he got to speak with the President. Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Sean Duffy were also there for the conversation. He feels connecting with the President also helps the 6th Congressional District. “Because a lot of what you do isn’t trying to pass bills, it is trying to influence the bureaucracy and in so far as to have a good relationship with the Trump Administration that helps matters as well, so it is always good for me to get to know President Trump better.” He says during the more than half hour conversation the President talked about negotiations with North Korea, his campaign, the economy, trade agreements, and his popularity.
Man Preparing For A Return To The Moon
The 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing this past week and the celebrations surrounding it were in part about heightening awareness about NASA’s next space challenge. Former Ripon College Professor Marty Farrell says the goal during Project Artemis is to fly to Mars, but first NASA will return man to the moon to get back into practice for the much longer flight. “No person has stepped on the moon since 1972. Probes have been sent and landers and even China recently on the dark side of the Moon.” Farrell points out it will take about 90 days to fly to Mars, which has its own orbit around the Sun a much longer journey then our Moon. The trip back to the Moon will be by 2024.
Lake Winnebago Rescue
Two Fox Valley men were rescued from Lake Winnebago near High Cliff State park Thursday night. Calumet County Sheriff’s officials say just before 7:30 pm they got a report about a boat in distress. The men, who are 30 and 34-years-old, were clinging to their boat which had capsized. Sheriff’s deputies and DNR Conservation Wardens were able to rescue the men from the top of the overturned boat. They were brought back to shore. Neither of the men complained of injuries.
Jury Duty Scam Hits Winnebago County
The “Jury Duty” scam has hit Winnebago County. Sheriff’s officials say county residents have reported receiving phone calls from an “Officer” using different local phone numbers about missing jury duty. The “Officer” said there could be fines and a warrant issued for failure to appear for jury duty. One resident was told to report to a local address, which doesn’t exist, to pay their fines. Law enforcement officials would not do that or ask for money or gift cards to “clear the warrant up”. Sheriff’s officials say if you have a question about jury duty to contact your county clerk of courts office.
Hwy 151 Repairs In FDL County This Week
Maintenance crews will be repairing a couple sections of Highway 151 in Fond du Lac County this week. Work on southbound Highway 151 from State Highway 23 to County Highway T starts today and runs through Thursday at 5 pm. During that work the left lane will be closed. Starting Tuesday at noon repairs will be made to northbound Highway 151 at County Highway V. That work will take until 10 am next Monday to complete and the right lane will be closed during that work.
School Based Mental Health Grants Awarded
The state’s Department of Public Instruction this past week distributed $6.5 million for services to support students’ mental health in 120 public school districts and one independent charter school. Among the area school districts receiving $75,000 School-Based Mental Health Services grants are Berlin, Fond du Lac, Montello, North Fond du Lac, Oshkosh and Ripon. Oakfield is receiving just over $26,000 ($26,100) and Waupun $27,500. The grants provide services to connect students and families with community mental health providers, educate youth for social and emotional learning, and train educators to prevent and mitigate the impacts of traumatic exposure on youth.
Pizza Ranch Helping Out Cadet Post
Pizza Ranch in Waupun is helping out the Dodge County Sheriff’s Cadet Post today. A portion of the sales between 4 and 8:30 pm will help the cadet program with purchases of new equipment and uniforms. Don’t be surprised if you see some of those cadets acting as waiters or servers during the fundraising effort. It’s part of the fun. Pizza Ranch is located at 900 West Main Street in Waupun.
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