8/18/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
18 August 2022 News
FDL Drug Bust
An anonymous tip to the Fond du Lac County Communications Center Monday led to a drug bust in Fond du Lac. Two men were seen in the parking lot of the Walgreen’s on East Johnson Street possibly involved in drug activity. Officers responded and conducted a traffic stop. Fond du Lac Police Officer Charles Beckford and K9 Lex were called in to do a drug search. Officers found drug paraphernalia, scales, and suspected powder methamphetamine. As a result a 39-year-old Cedar Grove man was arrested for possession with intent to deliver and a 35-year-old Cedar Grove woman for methamphetamine possession. Bother were taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail. (Fond du Lac Police Department photo of K9 Lex)
Conditional Use Permit Approved For Former Kmart Building In Ripon
The Ripon Plan Commission last night approved a conditional use permit for a mixed use development in the old Kmart store at 1200 West Fond du Lac Street. Developer Tom Rogers was asked to speak about plans for the building and when asked about what he was going to do he joked, “I hope to get it done.” But then he told commission members there is interest in 3 storefronts going into it, a church, and using the back for commercial or industrial storage or warehousing. The building could house up to 5 storefronts. The former Kmart closed in December of 2019 it had served the community for 29 years. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a tourism rooming house or Airbnb at 214 Jefferson Street.
Moraine Park Board Approves Referendum Question For November Ballot
The Moraine Park Technical College District Board voted Wednesday to approve the final ballot language allowing the College to move forward with a $55 million referendum in the November election. The referendum would allow Moraine Park to borrow funds to update and expand Moraine Park facilities to meet the needs of business and industry in the region through four major projects between 2022 and 2025. Moraine Park President Bonnie Baerwald says, “Workforce growth is what will change our community, and as a technical college, we are the change agents. This referendum is vital to making change and growth happen at a time when technology and automation are influencing industry so rapidly.” Under the proposed $55 million facilities enhancement plan, annual property taxes would increase by 21 cents per $1,000 of property value or $21 per $100,000 of property value for no more than 20 years.
Ripon Chamber Changes
Now that people are getting to know her new Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mandy Kimes says people are not shy about sharing their ideas. Kimes, who succeeded Jason Mansmith as director in June, says there is a lot of forward momentum and that excitement about it is being shared. She says they are also making changes at the Chamber Office in the way they’ve done certain things because there is always a better way to do it. Kimes says that won’t affect their headline events like Septemberfest on September 17th and Dickens of a Christmas December 2nd and 3rd. There will be some new fun including a mascot dance party during Septemberfest and a one-man Dickens show during Dickens.
Employee Assistance Program
The supervisor for Ripon Community Hospital’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Department says sometimes employers will offer the availability of an Employee Assistance Program to help their employees deal with stress and other issues in their life. Laurie Rechek of SSM Health says it’s a program they offer called SSM Health at Work and is available through their Fond du Lac Regional Clinic. She says sometimes a problem can be solved with brief therapy sessions. She says they can also connect you with other resources that are available if for example someone is financially struggling. To find out more call SSM Health at Work at 920-924-0614 or check out their website. There is also a help line 1-800-458-8183.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | SSM Health
Entrepreneur Social
Envision Greater Fond du Lac President and CEO Sadie Vander Velde invites aspiring entrepreneurs to find out more about what they have to offer during an Entrepreneur Social next Wednesday at Greenspace Coworking in Fond du Lac. She says they are trying to change the perception about Wisconsin not being a welcoming state for entrepreneurs. She says Greenspace Coworking in Fond du Lac is a good example of an original idea being turned into a business. The company at 21 North Portland Street offers co-working space by the hour, month or longer term. The event is from 12:30 to 1:30 next Wednesday afternoon. You can register at the Envision website if you’re interested. The cost is $10 which includes lunch and light beverages.
Waushara County Fair Begins Today
The Waushara County Fair gets underway at the County Fairgrounds in Wautoma today. Highlights for Thursday include wristband night from 5:30 to 10 pm during which you can enjoy unlimited carnival rides for $20. There also the music of Old Time Sounds at the Music Hall at 7 pm and starting at that same time are the Tractor Pulls. It’s $10 for adults 14 and older, $7 for children 7 to 13, and kids 6 and under get in free. Season passes are $30 for adults and $20 for kids. The Dodge County Fair is also being held this week at the fairgrounds east of Beaver Dam.
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