Hometown Broadcasting News Friday 10/4/19
4 October 2019 News
Ignition Interlock Device Trips Up Appleton Woman
A 53-year-old Appleton woman was caught driving under the influence in Appleton Wednesday morning when a state trooper was alerted by the vehicle itself. There was an ignition interlock device installed in Tina Berton’s car and her hazard lights were blinking and her horn was honking as she was driving on Highway 441 near Oneida Street. When the trooper pulled her over the device indicated a violation. A field sobriety test confirmed it and she was arrested for her fifth operating under the influence offense. The incident occurred just before 10 am.
Man Missing After Jumping Into River In Plymouth
Authorities are looking for a 63-year-old man who jumped into the Mullet River in downtown Plymouth to retrieve his dog. It happened about 12:30 Thursday morning. A friend found the dog later. High water and currents hampered yesterday’s search effort by the Plymouth Police and the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office. A Wisconsin National Guard helicopter was also used in the effort. The search will resume today.
BD Woman Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charge
A 23-year-old Beaver Dam woman charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle was arraigned in Dodge County court this week. Cindy Lara Esparza pleaded not guilty. She’s suspected being drunk on April 2nd when she drove off the Madison Street Bridge in Beaver Dam. She suffered non-life threatening injuries when her vehicle ended up upside down in the river, but her 23-year-old boyfriend Jared Frakes died in the crash. A blood test put her alcohol level at more than two-and-a-half times the legal limit.
Beaver Dam Man Who Crashed Into Middle School Arraigned
The 22-year-old Beaver Dam man who crashed his car into the north wall of the Beaver Dam Middle School was arraigned in Dodge County court this week. Roy Cortez pleaded not guilty to a felony fleeing from police charge. Police estimate he was going up to 90 miles an hour on Grove Street on August 21st when he went off the road. The impact from the crash left a large hole in the wall. School district officials estimated it would cost over $500,000 to fix it. Cortez is being held in the County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
Story Of Ripon Man’s Gift Will Be Told On National Newscast Tonight
The unique way a Ripon man shared his estate after his death is a story that will be featured on CBS Evening News tonight. Dennis Valstad’s story will be featured in the “On the Road with Steve Hartman” segment towards the end of the newscast. Hartman and a camera crew where in Ripon at the beginning of the week to talk with Valdstad’s friends and neighbors. Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jason Mansmith says it’s a positive spin for the city. “Dennis has been in the news a little bit lately he passed away during the summer here. He had it in his will that people who attended his funeral, signed his guest book, would share in $500,000.” The segment will come up around 5:50 this evening and will be featured again on “CBS Sunday Morning” during an upcoming Sunday.
Weatherization Program Helps With Energy Savings
ADVOCAP is partnering with Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance to provide financing for weatherization in eligible households in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago Counties. Jason VanderVelden is the Weatherization Director for ADVOCAP. He says they do have to verify income and eligibility but can provide free assistance to make homes energy efficient. “We specialize in older houses if you have needs for wall insulation, attic insulation, insulation in your basement eliminating cold air and drafts. Those are all things we can do a home, the construction of it.” He says basically you are receiving a grant and it can be used to improve your heating system or replace appliances like water heaters, refrigerators and freezers with more energy efficient appliances. VanderVelden says typically people who have the weatherization done save about $500 a year on energy costs. It starts with a professional evaluation of your home. To get things started call the ADVOCAP Office in Oshkosh at (920) 426-0150.
Oshkosh Plan Commission Approves Plans For Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
Oshkosh could be the next Wisconsin city to get a Chick-Fil-A restaurant. The City’s Plan Commission has approved plans for a restaurant with a two-lane drive-through. It would be located in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods and Petsmart on Washburn Avenue. The commission’s vote was by a narrow margin. The next step is getting the commission’s approval for a building permit.
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