Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday 3/2/21
2 March 2021 News
Alliance Laundry Systems Purchases PWS Inc
Alliance Laundry Systems based in Ripon closed Monday on purchase of the distribution assets of PWS, Inc., the largest distributor of Speed Queen equipment and replacement parts in North America. The company announced its agreement to purchase the assets just five days ago. Alliance President and Chief Commercial Officer Rick Pyle says, “The teams at Alliance Laundry Systems and PWS did a fantastic job moving swiftly to finalize this deal and we appreciate their efforts.” Since opening in 1968, PWS has become a leader in the commercial laundry business, with offices in Los Angeles, South San Francisco, and San Diego, California.
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Vaccine Represents Hope
A member of the Ripon Community COVID 19 Task Force says the new coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson coupled with those from Pfizer and Moderna represent hope for a return to a more normal life. The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson’s new vaccine last Friday and Jeff Puhlmann-Becker says the pharmaceutical giant believes it can make tens of millions of doses available by the end of the month. He says by summer with more people able to be outdoors and more vaccine in the pipeline we could be back to some semblance of normal in the coming months.
Unemployment Insurance Relief Bill
State Representative Alex Dallman says an Unemployment Insurance Relief Bill passed by the State Assembly will upgrade the state’s unemployment system. The state lawmaker from Green Lake says Governor Evers has been critical of the Department of Workforce Development and the Unemployment Insurance System, but it is something he has had the power to do since he has been in office. He says COVID-19 put a lot of people out of work through no fault of their own and some have waited months to get unemployment checks that they were due to help them through the rough times.
Microsoft Scam
Police in Markesan are warning residents about a variation on the Microsoft Windows scam. Recently a resident had a pop up on their computer that advised them that they needed to “update” their Microsoft Windows and that they should click on this and download the “update.” The person contacted someone with Microsoft and they advised it was a scam/virus and that it originated from a foreign country. Police recommend being careful about clicking on anything that pops up on your computer and wants you to click on it. They say if you have a question about such things give them a call they would be happy to help you out.
Hintz Praises UW Oshkosh Project Funding
State Representative Gordon Hintz of Oshkosh says he’s thrilled Governor Evers has included $26.9 million in his capital budget proposal to complete the second phase of the Clow Hall/ Nursing Education Building at the UW-Oshkosh. Hintz says he’s worked hard for many years to renovate Clow Hall, starting with getting the project approved in 2011 and approving funding for Phase I in 2013, which was completed in 2016. He says the need for Phase II renovation has only grown as approval has been delayed. The State Building Commission will meet on March 17th to vote on the Governor’s recommendations, and will then move on to the Committee on Joint Finance.
OASD Job Fair Today
The Oshkosh Area School District Food Service Department will be hosting a job fair today from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, at the District Administration Office. The District is seeking to fill several food service positions, including breakfast and lunch servers and cooks. Walk-ins will be accepted during the job fair, however appointments are appreciated to help ensure social distancing. Phone interviews will also be available for those unable to attend in-person. To make an appointment, set up a phone interview, or for more information contact the district’s Food Service Office at 920-424-4936. Application assistance will also be available during the job fair.
Dr. Seuss On The Loose
Some of the younger students in the Rosendale-Brandon School District will be treated to virtual readings of Dr. Seuss books by guests this week. Today is Read Across America Day celebrated on the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Rosendale-Brandon Superintendent of Schools Wayne Weber says they are celebrating all week long and he will be one of the celebrity readers something he looks forward to. He says it teaches kids about the fun and joy of reading. Weber says when he graduated from High School one of the gifts he received was “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss which was appropriate at the time.
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