Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 7/1/20
1 July 2020 News
Active Shooter Situation A False Alarm
Calumet County Sheriff’s officials say an active shooter alarm at the Ariens Company in Brillion Monday afternoon turned out to be a malfunction of the alarm system. Employees were evacuating when Brillion Police arrived. The Sheriff’s Department, its SWAT team, and police departments from Chilton, New Holstein and Reedsville joined them at the scene. A thorough search of the building verified there was no active shooter situation. The malfunction was discovered during an ensuing investigation.
Operation Dry Water This Weekend
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office, DNR, U.S. Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend. The three-day enforcement campaign runs July 3rd through the 5th and provides heightened enforcement and awareness about the dangers of drinking and boating. Alcohol can impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision and reaction time. It can increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effects of cold-water immersion. Sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion – “stressors” common to the boating environment – intensify the effects of alcohol, drugs and some medications. Boating under the influence applies to drugs, as well as alcohol. Penalties for boating under the influence include fines, jail, alcohol/drug assessment and completion of a boating safety course.
Green Lake Will Have A Fourth Of July Parade
Green Lake will be having a 4th of July parade after all. It’s at 4 pm Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Jason Reysen says the route has changed and will begin and end on Hill Street at the intersection of Lake Street. The parade will follow the regular route until the intersection of Mill Street and Water Street, where it will turn east toward the American Legion Post and then again to Lake Street and return to Hill Street. The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be posting the route on their website. There is no cost to join the parade.
Legal Protection Needed Against COVID Lawsuits
Congressman Glenn Grothman is hoping Congress will pass a bill this month that will indemnify businesses from being sued by customers or employees that contract the coronavirus. He says many are trying to get back on their feet after stay at home orders and are doing their best to protect employees and customers. It’s been a tough go of it and he says the last thing they need is to be sued by someone that comes down with COVID-19. “A major concern is business right now is worried about getting sued if any employee if any customer whatever gets the COVID.” He says lawsuits from people who contracted the pandemic could destroy commerce in this country. Contact tracing can track the virus back to where someone likely contracted COVID-19.
Assembly Candidate Holding Meet And Greets In The Area
State Assembly candidate Alex Dallman begins his district-wide meet and greet tour today in Ripon. Dallman is one of four Republican candidates vying for the 41st State Assembly seat. He says the meetings will provide an opportunity to sit down, have a coffee or food, and learn about his candidacy. “This is an opportunity for anyone that would like to me to come down to have a one-on-one conversation with me or he we can have a little small group chat get to know me a little better and the opportunity to ask me some questions.” The first meet and greet will be at Muggs Coffeehouse in Ripon from 8 to 10 am today and the second is tomorrow from 8 to 10 am at the Little Corporal Restaurant in Green Lake. Six other meet and greets are scheduled through July 20th.
- July 1, 2020: 8:00-10:00am, Mugs Coffeehouse, 307 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971
- July 2, 2020: 8:00-10:00am, The Little Corporal Restaurant, 499 Hill Street, Green Lake, WI 54941
- July 8, 2020: 9:00-10:00am, Berlin Family Restaurant, 186 Broadway St, Berlin, WI 54923
- July 9, 2020: 8:00-10:00am, Aunt Judy’s Cafe, 816 State Road 23 73, Princeton, Wisconsin 54968
- July 10, 2020: 10:00am-12:00pm, Oyster Crackers, 29 W Montello St, Montello, WI 53949
- July 13, 2020: 8:00-10:00am, Pioneer Family Restaurant, 244 N Pioneer Park Rd, Westfield, WI 53964
- July 15, 2020: 10:00am-12:00pm, The Keg & Patio, 732 Oak St, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965
- July 20, 2020: 11:00am-1:00pm, Cedar Shack, 2248 State Hwy 13, Adams, WI 53910
Declaration Of Independence To Be Read
Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz will be reading the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the historic County Courthouse this Saturday morning at 8 am. This will be the 10th year he has honored the request of the County Board of Supervisors by doing so. The event holds more significance this year due to the many area holiday festivities that have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Those attending Saturday morning are asked to respect social distancing guidelines.
Christian Home And Rehabilitation Center Pie Social And Car Show Cancelled
The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun is cancelling its annual August pie social and car show due to uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event has been supporting the Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center’s chapel as well as resident services and programs. Proceeds from this year’s event were originally planned to support purchasing stained glass windows for the chapel. The Christian Home Auxiliary Board of Directors will revisit the event in 2021.
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