Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 1/13/21
13 January 2021 News
FDL County High Speed Chase Suspect Charged
A 25-year-old Rockford, Illinois man has been charged with felony eluding and marijuana possession for a high-speed chase in Fond du Lac County’s Town of Rosendale early Sunday morning. The pursuit of Davonta Spurlin started out on State Highway 26 when a Sheriff’s deputy tried to pull him over for speeding. It ended when tire deflation devices shredded the tires on his vehicle causing it to crash in a ditch when he took an exit to Highway 151 in Dodge County. Spurlin allegedly tried to flee on foot, but was caught a short time later. The pursuit covered 19.5 miles and reached speeds of up to 109 miles an hour. He’s also facing four traffic-related offenses including OWI-first.
Waupun Man Sentenced On Sixth OWI Charge
A 40-year-old Waupun man was recently sentenced to 2 years in prison and 5 years of extended supervision for his 6th operating while under the influence offense. Ryan Mueller was sentenced in Dodge County court last Friday to those terms and was ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed on his vehicle for five years. Seven other charges stemming from an incident at a Kwik Trip in Mayville last September were read into the record and dismissed. At the time of the incident a breathalyzer test put his blood alcohol level at more than twice the legal limit. During the court hearing Mueller pled no contest to the OWI charge.
Construction Worker In FDL Electrocuted
A construction worker suffered only minor injuries when he was electrocuted while working at a residence on Forest Circle in Fond du Lac Monday. Fire department officials say the man was helping put siding on a home that was being renovated when a pole he was holding made contact with an electrical wire. The electrical shock knocked him down. He was treated at the scene.
RMC And Waupun Memorial Teamwork Pays Off During Pandemic
The President of Ripon Medical Center and Waupun Memorial Hospital says she couldn’t be more pleased with the way their teams have responded during the pandemic. DeAnn Thurmer started out with Agnesian HealthCare as a nurse working in Intensive Care so she’s aware of the stress that can occur while taking care of someone’s health. She says there have been times when staff at one facility has had to work at the other while people were out sick. But she praises the teamwork of staff, the way doctors have stepped up and how the two rural hospitals have been able to operate during the pandemic. “They have been so willing to be flexible and they’ve adapted to all the changes from what we knew about the disease in March to what we know now today it’s just phenomenal. They work so well together.” Thurmer says patients are asked to give their opinion on how they were treated after they are discharged and the two hospitals have gotten high grades throughout the outbreak.
Radon Action Month
The Fond du Lac County Health Department is observing National Radon Action Month by offering short-term radon test kits at only $5 this month. County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas that claims about 21,000 lives each year. “There is no safe level of radon and testing is truly the only to know for sure if your home has a radon problem or if your home is safe. It is also important to note that radon is the leading cause of death from lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States.” Test kits are available at the Health Department offices on the fourth floor of the City-County Government Center in Fond du Lac Mondays through Fridays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Kits are also available at your local city or town clerk’s office. One out of 10 Wisconsin homes has radon levels that exceed the recommended federal action level. Radon gas enters homes and other buildings through cracks and openings in basements, crawl spaces and slabs.
Congressman Grothman On Goals
Congressman Glenn Grothman says there are a few things he’d like to work on during this session of Congress. He says that includes finding alternative drugs to treat COVID-19 patients. “I’m going to try to get some alternative drugs available for COVID treatment. I don’t think they’ve done a good enough job getting alternatives out there that are right now already generic. So that’s one of the things we will be working on.” The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah is also contemplating another trip to our southern borders to see if illegal immigration is increasing as President-elect Biden takes office. He is also considering adjustments to the tax code to restore an employee business expense allowance.
Oshkosh Vacant Building Requirements
The owners of vacant buildings in Oshkosh are reminded they need to register their vacant building at no cost, and existing property maintenance regulations are in place to govern the properties. With the exception of historic buildings and landmarks, any building that is completely vacant is subject to vacant property maintenance code. Vacant properties, both residential and commercial, should be registered with the city online at the city’s website. There are also requirements for owners based on the amount of time the building remains vacant. For more information about vacant buildings and code enforcement call (920) 236-5119.
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