Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 7/21/21
21 July 2021 News
FDL Murder Suspect On Trial
One of the two Fond du Lac men suspected in the September 23rd, 2017 shooting death of Logan Foster in Fond du Lac is on trial in Fond du Lac County court. Twenty-six-year-old Devon Neuman is accused of robbing and murdering the Fond du Lac man in the parking lot across from the Press Box Tavern. Neuman and 26-year-old Jesse Schultz were arrested for Foster’s murder in January of 2018. Foster was robbed of several hundred dollars during the shooting. A friend had sent him the money. The jury trial is scheduled through next Tuesday if necessary. Schultz’s jury trial is scheduled for 7 days beginning September 9th.
Highway 49 Project In Brandon Starts Monday
Governor Tony Evers recently signed a $307,635 contract to improve one mile of State Highway 49 in the Village of Brandon from County Highway TC to the western village limits in Fond du Lac County. The project starts next Monday and is expected to finish in early September. The highway will remain open during construction. Construction will include milling 2-inches and paving 2-inches of existing roadway, pedestrian curb ramp replacements, spot curb and gutter replacement, and pavement marking. State Highway 49 will remain open using lane closures and flagging operations in the work zone.
Lt Governor Running For US Senate Seat
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has thrown his hat in the ring for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Ron Johnson. Barnes, a Democrat, announced his bid for the seat on Twitter Tuesday. In his announcement Barnes said, “Hard-working families deserve every opportunity, but politicians like Ron Johnson aren’t delivering. Instead of changing our dreams, we need to change the game.” Barnes joins a large field of Democrats seeking the seat held by Ron Johnson. Johnson has yet to announce if he’s running for reelection in 2022.
Other Crimes Associated With Drug Trafficking
Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says a major drug and criminal activity interdiction on the county’s major highways last month was a worthwhile effort. He says drug possession, use and trafficking aren’t the only crimes that are associated with the drug trade. He says in addition to robbery, burglary and human trafficking there is money laundering, illegal weapon possession and more violent crimes such as shootings and murder and attempted murders. He says the city of Fond du Lac has seen an uptick in shootings connected with drug crimes. Last month’s multi-jurisdictional effort netted 331 traffic stops with 21 felony arrest and 23 arrests for misdemeanors.
Business Personal Property Tax
Governor Ever’s partial veto powers used on the state budget kept a business personal property tax alive. Envision Greater Fond du Lac CEO and President Sadie Parafiniuk says the tax on equipment and furnishings businesses use to conduct business and raises revenue for counties and municipalities. She says for a long time business has sought to get the tax eliminated, which can cost a small business hiring an accountant to do inventory and prepare the taxes more than the actual property tax. She says the state was vowing to make municipalities whole for the revenue if the tax were eliminated. Parafiniuk says they will have to see what the state legislature comes up with.
Waupun Fine Art And Craft Fair
Waupun Fine Arts will sponsor their annual Fine Art and Craft Fair on Saturday, August 7th at West End Park in Waupun. Gerri Buteyn is the Visual Arts Director for Waupun Fine Arts. She says they have lined up more than 50 arts and crafts vendors that have expertise in everything from painting to power tool arts. Of course there will be more traditional arts and crafts including photography and jewelry making. They’ve also commissioned Green Lake artist Robin Wallenfang to do some street art using chalk. In fact there will be a chalk challenge with groups invited to compete for prizes. In addition Scotty Meyer will perform and the American Legion will be selling brats and burgers. The Fine Art and Craft Fair will be from 10 am to 3 pm that Saturday at West End Park.
EAA Partnership Announced
The Experimental Aircraft Association is partnering with Siemens Digital Industries Software. Siemens will become the official technology of EAA for education in aviation and aerospace. The joint effort strengthens both companies’ aviation education programs. EAA AeroEducate brings an interactive, educational, and engaging experience to the youth while inspiring them on aviation. EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board Jack Pelton says, “They will be demonstrating their technology through activities at KidVenture, which attracts about 25,000 children each year.”
Protecting And Serving Pizza And Chicken
Pizza Ranch Restaurants throughout the state are raising funds for law enforcement agencies during their Police Lights of Christmas in July event today. Among the restaurants participating are Pizza Ranch Restaurants in Appleton, Darboy, Fond du Lac, and Oshkosh. Ten percent of funds raised during special hours at the restaurants will go toward purchasing gift cards officers can use on patrol to help out neighbors in need this Christmas season and winter. Organizers says Officers will be participating by serving and waiting tables at the restaurants or as one posting put it, “Officers will be at Pizza Ranch locations throughout the state protecting and serving pizza and chicken.”
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