Hometown Broadcasting News Friday 8/23/19
23 August 2019 News
Calumet County Inmate Death Being Investigated
The Calumet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at their jail. At Approximately 12:04 Wednesday morning, officers in the jail discovered an 18-year-old man that was not breathing. Officers started lifesaving efforts which they kept going until EMS personnel arrived. The inmate was taken to Ascension Calumet Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office has been asked to assist with the investigation.
Three Rescued From Beaver Dam Lake
Beaver Dam Fire Department officials say everyone did everything right when an adult and two children were rescued after their canoe capsized on Beaver Dam Lake Thursday afternoon. When firefighters arrived at Waterworks Park they were contacted by the owner of a private watercraft that volunteered to help them rescue a three-year-old, eight-year-old, and their 49-year-old father from the water. EMS treated the three at the scene and they were released. Fire Department officials say everyone did everything right; 911 was called, the three had life jackets on, and bystanders helped get them to safety.
Missing Washington County Woman Found
(Washington County Sheriff’s photo)
Washington County Sheriff’s officials say a 63-year-old Town of Jackson woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert after a car crash has been located. Kathleen Thomson went missing after the accident, which occurred on County Highway C in the Town of Polk early Monday morning. A Sun Prairie Police dog located Thomson in a wooded area about 250 yards from the accident scene Wednesday. She had suffered non-life threatening injuries. The alert was issued because Thomson has significant medical issues including mobility problems.
Bank Robbery Suspects Bound Over For Trial
Two Waupun men suspected of being involved in the robbery of the National Exchange Bank & Trust in Glenbeulah have been bound over for trial. Justin Smith and William Balgie were both in Sheboygan County court Wednesday for preliminary hearings. Smith was also arraigned and pleaded not guilty to armed robbery, cocaine possession and bail jumping charges. Balgie will be arraigned by a new judge being assigned to his case. He’s charged with being party to the crime of armed robbery. A plea hearing was scheduled for Smith on December 3rd and if necessary a jury trial on January 8th. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies caught Smith and Balgie during a high-risk traffic stop the same day as the robbery August 9th. Washington County Sheriff’s investigators believe Smith may have been involved in the robbery of a National Exchange Bank & Trust branch in Allenton on April 8th and could possibly figure in other robberies.
FDL County Receives Good Annual Audit Report
Fond du Lac County got high marks on its annual financial report this week. Dave Minch of the firm Clifton, Larson, Allen LLP reviewed the 2018 audit report for the board. He said they recommend an unassigned fund balance of 15 to 25 percent and the county fell within that at 19 percent. Minch also told County supervisors this week benchmarks like the working capital for the Highway Department and Harbor Haven were very strong. He noted the highway department has working capital of $3.9 million, which would be the envy of any county. “When we compare Fond du Lac County with other counties we work with, the Highway Department here is operating very, very strongly.” Minch also said the County’s outstanding debt of $59.1 million is well within what is allowed and in the next few years the county will be able to pay off $50 million of that.
Blue Green Algae Still A Threat
Temperatures have cooled a bit, but blue-green algae remains a threat in our waters for both us and our pets. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it can be toxic to pets and cause blisters or rashes if it comes into contact with your skin. She recommends washing thoroughly with soap and water if you get any of it on you while you are in the water. She says watch your dog closely if you suspect Blue-Green algae in water. “If you have pets in the water you didn’t have a chance to look at whatever water they swam in it would be a good practice to just give them a good rinse off. They tend to lick their feet; they tend to lick their fur.” She says if you get sick from suspected Blue-Green algae seek medical attention right away. If you suspect you or your pet have been poisoned, but aren’t sure call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. You can also report algae-related illnesses to the state by calling 1-608-266-1120.
Middle School Orientation Program Pairs Students
Through a web program sixth graders in Ripon are being teamed up with eighth graders for a middle school orientation-type program. Ripon Area School District Superintendent Mary Whitrock says those eighth graders have had leadership training. The sixth and eighth graders come to gather for the orientation experience. “We split our sixth graders up into small groups with two of our eight graders and they spend the better part of the day just getting oriented to middle school life, the building, they practice their lockers go through their schedules and do so team building exercises.” She says for the sixth graders it is a chance to put on that cloak of a middle schooler and see what it is like. Whitrock says they have wonderful kids in the schools and they are excited to have them returning for classes.
Unemployment Rates For July
Unemployment rates showed little movement in July. According to Federal labor statistics Fond du Lac County held steady at 3.2 percent last month. Dodge at 3 percent, Winnebago at 3.2 percent, and Marquette County at 3.3 percent were down slightly. Each of those counties jobless rates fell by a tenth of a percent. Green Lake County’s rate was up a tenth of a percent to 3.7 and Waushara County’s rate at 3.9 percent was up two-tenths of a percent.
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