Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday 9/19/19
19 September 2019 News
Sheboygan Family Hit With Second Tragedy In A Couple Of Days’ Time
There is more to a Sheboygan family’s tragedy than a fatal traffic accident in Sheboygan County Monday afternoon. Seventy-seven-year-old Dennis Teetzen of Sheboygan was killed when his car collided with a Plymouth Police officer’s squad car. Teetzen was on his way to a memorial service for his granddaughter who committed suicide last weekend. Officer Lindsay Baumhardt was taken to a hospital after the accident at County Road N and State Highway 57. She was later released. She was on her way back from an out of town assignment when the crash occurred. The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the accident.
Waupun Police Dog Recognized For Assistance In Nabbing Burglary Suspect
(Waupun Police Department photo)
Beaver Dam Police Chief John Kreuziger visited the Waupun Police Department Wednesday to thank Officer Ryan Schneider and Boomer for their assistance in apprehending a burglar in their City approximately 2 weeks ago. The suspect was barricaded for approximately an hour until Boomer arrived on scene and was able to bark the suspect out of hiding. That kept the situation safe for Officers, since they did not need to go blindly into the woods and shrubbery looking for the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect is facing charges of burglary, possession of burglary tools, obstructing an Officer and had 5 warrant through Dane County. Officer Schneider and Boomer were awarded a challenge coin by Chief Kreuziger for their assistance.
Dodge County Board Approves Position Change
Dodge County supervisors Tuesday night approved changing a lieutenant’s position on the drug task force to sergeant. A California consulting firm that audited the Sheriff’s Office had recommended the position change saying that a sergeant supervising the task force was vital to its success. Sheriff Dale Schmidt had requested other position changes from the board Tuesday evening, but due to a county rule may have to wait until next year. A supervisor could still bring up those changes during the budget process.
ADVOCAP Among State Grant Winners For Homeless Sheltering Project
State officials Wednesday announced the awarding of a total of $500,000 in grants to 13 agencies across the state for projects designed to help the homeless. Among those grant winners is ADVOCAP, which is receiving a $100,000 grant to help purchase a building in Oshkosh for a permanent supportive housing project that will provide 13 units of housing. ADVOCAP Affordable Housing Director Lu Scheer says, “This funding will allow ADVOCAP to purchase a property that had been used as temporary overflow housing for a specific population, and to almost immediately provide eight 1-bedroom units.” ADVOCAP helps people in poverty in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago Counties.
Smoke Alarm Program In Ripon September 28th
Ripon residents are encouraged to make an appointment for installation of free smoke alarms during a day of home fire safety in Ripon on Saturday, September 28th. The American Red Cross and other community partners will follow up on appointments and go door-to-door, installing free smoke alarms and working with families on their home fire escape plan. The program has directly helped to save more than 630 lives in the U.S. since 2014. To sign up yourself or your family, enter your information at GetASmokeAlarm.org or leave a message at (920) 231-3590 with your name, address and phone number.
FDL Woman Wins National Award For Self Sufficiency
A Fond du Lac woman who launched her own motivational speaking business has won a national award for self-sufficiency. Arletta Allen has been named the winner of the National Community Action Partnership Sargent Shriver Achievement Award. The award comes just months after she accomplished a long-time goal of graduating with honors from Marian University in Fond du Lac with a bachelor’s degree in communication and a minor in business. She also launched a new non-profit organization this year, the Peculiar Princess Project for girls ages 10 to 18. Allen says she is overwhelmed by the honor and credits ADVOCAP, the local Community Action Agency in Fond du Lac for helping make her more self-sufficient. They helped her with tools, coaching, and small business loans to create her own motivational speaking business. ADVOCAP helps people in poverty in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago Counties.
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