6/20/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
20 June 2022 News
Missing Waupaca County Girl Found Safe
A missing 6-year-old Waupaca County girl was found safe and unharmed early Sunday morning. Deputies and firefighters began searching for the girl around 10:30 pm Saturday night. Drones and canine tracking were used in the search. Searchers located the girl, uninjured, in an unoccupied residence shortly after 1:30 am Sunday morning. She was returned to her parents. The incident remains under investigation.
Portion Of Green Lake County Highway F Closed
Green Lake County Highway F between County D and the Berlin city limits is closed until sometime this afternoon while repairs are made to the road. The Sheriff’s Office says the road is closed except to local traffic such as those that live in the area and deputies will be enforcing it so drivers should plan an alternate road. The Highway Department says contractors working on the road had issues with work they did last Thursday that made the road nearly unpassable. The Highway Department worked on the road Friday, but the contractor was unable to make significant improvements until today.
Operation Dry Water Coming Up
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office is joining the U.S. Coast Guard, Wisconsin DNR, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and others in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign. It is a coordinated campaign to educate boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Operation Dry Water is July 2nd through the 4th. Boaters will see an increase in outreach, education and enforcement surrounding boating under the influence. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water. The Sheriff’s Office will be out educating boaters on ways to stay safe while on the water and will take enforcement action when necessary.
Direct TV Equipment Scam
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a scam in which imposters pose as a Direct TV representative stating that the customer needs new equipment. The imposter actually sends equipment that doesn’t work, and then when the customer calls for assistance they require a credit card for a deposit on new equipment. The scammer then empties the credit card of its balance.
Government Spending
Congressman Glenn Grothman says if we want to do something about inflation we need to curb government spending. He says one of the biggest spending bills passed during the Biden Administration for $1.9 trillion set us on the wrong path. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says a former Barack Obama Administration official warned Biden against doing that knowing what the consequences would be. He says you can’t hold companies and businesses responsible for inflation you have to start with cutting government spending. Grothman points out one of the worst periods of inflation in the country’s history was during the Jimmy Carter Administration and it took two to three years into Ronald Reagan’s Administration to start to turn that around.
Princeton Fourth Of July Celebration This Saturday
Princeton’s Fourth of July Celebration will be held at the Princeton City Park this Saturday from 5 pm to approximately 10 pm or after the fireworks. Traditionally the community holds their celebration the weekend before the Fourth of July. Carol Siddall is the President of the Princeton Area Community Fund. She says there will be games, a food booth, beer tent, live music by Fall Back a 5-piece rock/pop/punk band out of West Bend, and of course fireworks at dusk. There is no fee to attend except for the food and beer if you pick up something to eat or drink. Siddall says donations and sponsorships help them with costs for the fireworks and live music.
Feminine Products Drive Underway
A feminine products drive is underway this week in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties seeking donations of pads, tampons, menstrual cups and panty liners. The collected items will be donated to schools for students that might be caught off guard by their periods. United Way chapters for Fond du Lac and Dodge counties and Ripon are participating. Jeff Puhlmann-Becker is the President of the Board of Directors for the Ripon Area United Way. He says the drive comes at a time when those products are in short supply. Amber Kilawee is Executive Director of the Fond du Lac Area United Way. She says these types of products are usually overlooked during hygiene product drives. Collection boxes are located at Webster’s, Ripon Drug, and Walgreen’s in Ripon. You can also find a list at FDL United Way.org or give a cash donation by texting “TIME” to 26989.
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