Hometown Broadcasting New Wednesday 3/31/21
31 March 2021 News
No Intention Of Stopping
Town of Ripon Police Captain Howard Stibb says he knew when a speeder went past him on Highway 44 late Monday morning that person had no intention of stopping. “I had a vehicle that was traveling 89 miles an hour on 44 and then after went past where I was parked he continued his high speed and I just entered the roadway attempting to make a traffic stop.” Once in the City of Ripon the 20-year-old Green Bay area man lost control going around a corner and ran into a parked pickup truck. Stibb says no one was hurt during the pursuit. A 17-year-old Green Bay area girl who was a passenger in the suspect’s vehicle was also arrested. Captain Stibb says contraband was found in the car and possible charges against the man and girl have been referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office.
COVID Vaccine For Anyone 16 And Over Starting Monday
Governor Evers announced Tuesday that everyone age 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday. Wisconsin currently leads the nation in being one of the most efficient vaccinators for getting available shots in arms. With increased vaccine supply and an accelerated vaccination pace in recent weeks, the state is able to push the eligibility date four weeks earlier than expected. While everyone will be eligible starting next Monday, some areas of the state may have a higher demand for vaccinations and may have waitlists. Vaccine providers will prioritize anyone previously eligible.
Visitor Restrictions Being Eased For ThedaCare Long Term Care Facilities
ThedaCare is modifying visitor restrictions at its long-term care facilities, which include: The Heritage, Peabody Manor, and Juliette Manor. Under new visitor guidelines for these facilities, indoor in-person visitation is permitted for all residents, regardless of COVID vaccination status unless the county’s positivity rates is above 10 percent and less than 70 percent of residents in the facility are fully vaccinated, the resident has a confirmed COVID -19 infection or the resident is in quarantine. In-person visitors will be screened, and visits will take place in a designated area that allows for social distancing. If a resident is fully vaccinated, they can choose to have close contact with their visitor while wearing a mask. Visitors should remain physically distanced from staff and other residents during their visits.
Shake Rattle And Roll Courtesy Air Training
A large boom was heard in Winnebago County and parts of Northeast Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office assured its Facebook readers it was part of the training members of the Air National Guard out of Volk Field were doing. The Oshkosh Police Department also let its followers on Facebook know the noise was from the training.
Ripon City Offices Closed Good Friday
City of Ripon offices will be closed Friday, except the clerk’s office will be open for in-person absentee voting and voter registration purposes only from 7:30 am to 5 pm Garbage normally picked up on Friday will be picked up on Thursday along with Thursday’s usual collection.
Berlin VFW Post Recognized
State Representative Alex Dallman and Senator Joan Ballweg had the honor of presenting a citation to the Wells-Krause VFW Post 2925 of Berlin for their 75th Anniversary. The post was established on June 27th, 1945. The organization is a prominent part of the Berlin community, having contributed to many organizations, events, and scholarships for area students across the district. Dallman remarked, “We are proud to recognize the generosity, dedication, and selflessness that the members, both past and present, of the Wells-Krause VFW Post 925 have shown to the greater Berlin community the last 75 years.”
Lucky Students
A few lucky students in the Oshkosh Area School District are the proud new owners of iPads, thanks to an incredible partnership between the District and the Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club. Funds for the iPads were raised by the Club through the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis Autism Project, which provides iPads for children on the autism spectrum. As a result of its generous fundraising initiatives this year, Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis was able to provide iPads to 14 Oshkosh students. Students also received a $100 iTunes gift card, and a protective case and shield for their new device.
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