2/1/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
1 February 2022 News
Chase Suspect Steals Three Cars Crashes Two Of Them
The State Patrol is looking for a person who stole three vehicles and crashed two of them while trying to get away from State Troopers in Winnebago County late Sunday night. The suspect and third vehicle taken are still at large. The vehicle is a white 2014 Ford Explorer with Wisconsin license plate 178-HEZ. The initial pursuit of the first stolen vehicle began just after 10:30 Sunday evening on Interstate 41 southbound in the area of Breezewood Lane. That vehicle was crashed in the area of County Road GG and State Highway 76. The suspect fled on foot and stole a second vehicle. The suspect crashed that vehicle in the Town of Winneconne again fleeing on foot. The third vehicle, the Ford Explorer, was stolen after that and is still at large. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Patrol’s Fond du Lac Post at 920-929-3700.
Burglary At Clem’s Bar In Berlin
Police in Berlin are investigating a burglary that occurred at Clem’s Bar in which an undisclosed amount of money was taken. Police were contacted about the break-in Friday, but the crime is believed to have happened Thursday night or early Friday morning. Anyone who has information about the burglary is asked to contact the Berlin Police Department or can report that information anonymously by calling the Green Lake County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-438-8436. You can also text GETTHEM at 847411. Tips may be eligible for up to $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of any suspects.
Columbus Man Suspected Of Sixth OWI
A 42-year-old rural Columbus man was arrested over the weekend for his 6th operating while intoxicated offense. Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched late Friday night to a vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 60 and County Highway N in the Town of Columbus. A passerby told dispatchers the occupant of the vehicle was not responding to them. Deputies found the driver sleeping in his vehicle and determined that Andrew Jenkins was intoxicated. He was taken to the County Jail on a charge of OWI-6th offense.
OASD Employee Pay Raise
The Oshkosh School Board last week approved a 4.7 percent wage increase for all employees for the 2022-23 school year which takes effect July 1st. The increase is in line with the consumer price index. District Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis says, “Our teachers and staff members are truly difference makers.” He adds that by investing in their staff they are in turn investing in quality teaching and learning for their students. He says are grateful for the School Board’s forward-thinking. Davis says it will allow them to continue to retain and attract the best employees.
Oshkosh Mask Requirement Continues
The city of Oshkosh is continuing to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to COVID-19. The CDC’s recommendation for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 include wearing a face covering in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission rates of the disease. Winnebago County is experiencing “critically high” community transmission. The city will continue to require its employees and visitors inside city-operated buildings to wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status. The requirement will remain in place through February 28th and will be re-evaluated at that time. Face coverings will continue to be required of riders on the GO Transit city busses as well.
Dallman Bill Would Help Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies
State Representative Alex Dallman this past month joined his colleagues in the state legislature to back a package of bills designed to address hiring and recruiting issues in law enforcement. The state lawmaker from Green Lake is the lead author of one of the bills, which would provide grants to support part-time law enforcement officers and departments with less than 25 officers. For smaller departments, the costs of onboarding and outfitting an officer can be significant, especially if they will only be serving part-time. Another part of the package would help departments recruit officers from out of the state. The bills in the package will allocate approximately $25 million federal dollars to recruit, retain, train, support and equip officers so they can work to keep communities safe.
John McGivern’s Take On Green Lake
Green Lake gets the John McGivern treatment this week on an area TV station. McGivern is the former host of the PBS show “Around the Corner with John McGivern” which featured his particular take on life in small communities. In January of 2019 the program did a feature on Ripon. Now McGivern is back with John McGivern’s Main Streets. He tells us they filmed in Green Lake last July for four days and the results will be seen on WLUK-TV Channel 11 Green Bay Sunday morning at 10 am. He admits he didn’t know much about Green Lake until the visit. He says they chatted with business owners and residents. That included talking with the Norton Brothers, taking a cruise on the lake on the Escapade, and learning more about local conservation efforts. He says Green Lake really is a well-kept secret. A preview party of the episode will be held at the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake tonight from 5:30 to 7:30. There is no cost, but people need to register with the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce. There is a link on the Thrasher’s website. Those attending will have to wear masks.
Alice In Dairyland Applications Due Friday
Wisconsin’s current Alice in Dairyland will end her two-year reign as Alice in six months, but continues promoting the state’s dairy products until then. Julia Nunes is the only Alice to serve more than a one year term as Alice due to the pandemic. So she will go down in the books as the 73rd and 74th Alice. Nunes says she doesn’t have anything lined up beyond her time as Wisconsin’s Dairy ambassador, but she says she will take a little time off before starting the next chapter in her life. Her last day as Alice will be around the 4th of July appropriately enough after June Dairy Month. As for the next Alice applications for the 75th Alice in Dairyland are available on the Alice in Dairyland website. The deadline is this Friday for returning them. Finals for that competition will be in Madison on May 19th.
Agricultural Marketing | Alice in Dairyland | Wisconsin; US
Town Square’s Doering Promoted
After two years as Town Square Community Center’s program and events manager, Tami Doering has been promoted to the new position of operations manager for the nonprofit organization in Green Lake. Town Square Executive Director Fran Hill says in her new role Doering will be managing all of the day-to-day operations that provide the platform for programs and events. Doering has more than two decades of experience in administration, event creation and marketing. Doering says she is excited about taking on the new role. Town Square is now seeking a program coordinator who will assist Doering with programming and handle inquiries at the front desk. More information on the job opening can be found at the Town Square website.
Employment | Town Square Community Center (greenlaketownsquare.org)
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