Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 1/27/21
27 January 2021 News
Berlin Robbery Suspect Makes Initial Court Appearance
A 39-year-old Redgranite woman who missed her first court appearance on burglary and armed robbery charges in Green Lake County had her initial hearing Tuesday. Angela Shepard called the Clerk of Courts office on January 14th to say she never received notice for the hearing on January 12th. During yesterday’s hearing her bond was set at $5,000 cash and a status hearing in the case was scheduled for February 9th. She and 64-year-old Walter Lamacki of Weyauwega are suspected of robbing a Berlin resident at a home in the 700 block of Broadway Street last September 13th. Berlin Police say the victim was restrained by the two suspects and what appeared to be a firearm was displayed. The victim was robbed of money and jewelry. Lamacki is back in court on February 9th for an adjourned initial appearance.
Decision About Brandon Middle School Future Being Considered
A tough decision lies ahead for the Rosendale Brandon School District regarding the future of the Brandon Middle School. District Superintendent Wayne Weber says the school has declining resident enrollment, but in the past they’ve been able to make that up through open enrollment. “That has worked for us for many, many years because we have had the numbers to make that possible the student numbers to make that possible. But as we look forward our enrollment, our resident enrollment, has been on a gradual decline.” The district projects a possible savings of $68,000 by combining the school with the Rosendale Intermediate School and eliminating some positions. The Brandon Elementary School would remain open for 4K through 5th grade students. Weber says the school board will make a decision at their February 15th meeting, but it won’t be made lightly.
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Information Sought On FDL Playground Fire
The Fond du Lac Police Department is appealing to the public for help in identifying those responsible for setting playground equipment at Lakeside Park on fire on December 21st at 4:18 pm. The fire in the area of Lakeside Park-East near the restrooms on East Harborview Drive caused significant damage to the playground. A witness saw three teenagers walking south from that area of the playground shortly before the fire. The teens haven’t been identified yet. Anyone with information is asked to call 920-322-3700, extension 1051 or the Crime Alert number at 920-322-3740.
Some Long Term Care Staff Took Wait And See Approach On COVID Vaccine
A member of the Ripon Community COVID 19 Task Force says some long-term care facilities employees bided their time in getting the vaccine for the coronavirus. Robin Wolzenberg is The Director of Housing and Clinical Services for LeadingAge Wisconsin. She says the plan was for the vaccine to be distributed in rounds of three for employees and residents of long-term care facilities. She says unfortunately some of those employees decided to wait and see what happened first with those who got the first dose of the vaccine. She says unfortunately they are also risking the health of the residents of those facilities by waiting. “We want to see our families again in assisted living and nursing homes, we want to see them. So part of that and to help long-term care understand we can’t get to that point if we all don’t get vaccinated.” She says nursing home administrators have told them more staff was getting the vaccine during the second round of administering the vaccine having overcome their reluctance. She says for the rest they will have to instill more education and confidence in the vaccine.
Snow Means Go Slow
Town of Ripon Police Captain Howard Stibb says no matter how big or well-maintained a road they can be unpredictable for winter driving. He says highway crews from Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties do a good job of plowing roads in the two counties. He notes town roads have shoulders that aren’t as wide and that contribute to the drifting of snow. “Town roads that is a different story just because the ditches are a lot narrower and you don’t have the traffic there, and you don’t have the road crews putting as much salt down and things. So you get the snow and the ice sticking there more so.” Stibb says even on I-41 though it has a 70 mile an hour speed limit you have to slow down for the conditions, which can include slippery spots and stretches even if it is not snowing much.
COVID Clinics Waushara County
The Waushara County Health Department is taking appointments from those county residents 65 and older that would like to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Three clinics have been set up next week. They are on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2nd and 3rd from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and Thursday, February 4th from noon to 4 pm. Call the Waushara County Health Department at 920-787-6590 to make an appointment.
Construction Nearly Complete On SSM Health Clinic In Beaver Dam
With about a month before the first patients walk in the door at the new SSM Health physicians’ offices in Beaver Dam construction of the clinic is nearly complete. Work is now focusing on the installation of furniture and fixtures. Exam rooms are beginning to take shape, major construction on the clinic’s second floor is complete, flooring and vinyl base installation is being completed on the first floor along with painting. Information technology devices are now on-site and placement is underway. In addition the first transfer of equipment is beginning. The new 40,000-square-foot, stand-alone clinic is slated to open on Monday, February 22nd.
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