9/15/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
15 September 2022 News
Ripon Common Council Notes
The Ripon Common Council approved a nearly $55,000 bid from Speedy Clean to clean and televise 56,000 feet of the city’s sewer line. That’s about a quarter of the entire city sewer system. City Administrator Adam Sonntag said they should have a certain amount of the line cleaned every year, but can’t afford to televise it annually to find blockages, leaks and root intrusion. The bid was the lowest of three received by the city. Speedy Clean also did some sewer cleaning for the city in 2019. The Council also approved an ordinance and an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of North Fond du Lac that will allow the expansion of Lakeside Municipal Court. Four new members of the court include the Fond du Lac County Towns of Auburn, Calumet and Friendship, and the Sheboygan County Town of Wilson. As a participant in the court the city of Ripon needs to approve changes in its membership.
Oshkosh West High School Threat Investigated
Oshkosh Police increased their presence at Oshkosh West High School Wednesday after they were made aware of images on social media circulating and indicating a vague threat. They learned of the threat Tuesday night and the school’s resource officer immediately began coordinating an investigation with the cooperation of the Oshkosh Area School District to identify sources of the information. Interviews were conducted with several students and information was shared with surrounding agencies. It was determined the images did not originate in the area. Similar shared images also sparked investigations in Appleton and North Fond du Lac area schools.
FDL Woman Wanted For Ransacking Watertown Home
A bench warrant was issued this week for the arrest of a 33-year-old Fond du Lac woman who failed to make her initial appearance in Dodge County court on burglary and criminal damage to property charges. Alyssa Cruz is suspected of breaking into a Watertown home on April 9th and causing over $50,000 in damage. The victim identified Cruz as a likely suspect. According to the criminal complaint furniture, mirrors, and televisions were smashed. Pots and pans were emptied out of cabinets, and a section of fence was damaged. Cruz allegedly told investigators she was angry but not with the victim.
Markesan Woman Charged With Bank Fraud
Dodge County prosecutors have charged a 32-year-old Markesan woman with three felony counts of fraud against a financial institution. According to the criminal complaint on three separate occasions in May and June of this year Crystal Steinike deposited funds from her closed bank account at Landmark Credit Union at a financial institution in Juneau. The three checks were for $400, $550, and $2,750. Law enforcement tried to contact her multiple times, but she failed to talk to them. Her initial court appearance is scheduled for October 3rd. Charges were filed Tuesday.
First Moraine Park Referendum Session Coming Up Tonight
The first of three sessions for those who would like to know more about the $55 million referendum Moraine Park Technical College is putting before voters on the November 8th ballot comes up tonight. It is at the Moraine Park campus in Fond du Lac this evening from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The second will be at MPTC’s West Bend campus on Monday, September 26th at 11:45 am. The third session will be on Moraine Park’s Beaver Dam campus on Monday, October 3rd at 9 am. Each event has a virtual option available. If passed the college would be able to fund four major projects across the Moraine Park District.
Septemberfest In Ripon Saturday
Ripon will “roll out” of summer and into fall with Septemberfest in Downtown Ripon this Saturday. Mandy Kimes is the Executive Director of the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce. She says they will begin with the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10:30 am, but this year it has been moved from the American Legion Post to the Village Green. The Watson Street Car Show will run from 8 am to 3 pm. The Tuba Dan Band plays on the Village Green from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Other fun includes a Chalk Walk, Cornhole Tournament, a Mascot Dance at 11 am, The Presidents play on the Village Green from 1 to 4 pm. There will also be a bike stroll out to Vines & Rushes Winery at 4 pm. The evening will be capped off with a showing of the film “Cars” on the Village Green at dusk. The complete list of activities is available at the chamber’s website.
Septemberfest | Ripon Chamber of Commerce (ripon-wi.com)
Keeping College Costs In Check
State Representative Alex Dallman says you can still receive a college education and come out of it with less debt and a better-paying job. The state lawmaker from Green Lake says technical colleges can provide the training and education needed to make a good living as a skilled laborer. He says for their part legislators have kept the University of Wisconsin system in check on tuition increases, but a four-year degree or more can get really expensive. Dallman points out there are a number of scholarships available as students come out of high school, but some of them are career-specific and not every student graduating from high school has a high GPA.
FDL Broadcasting Legend Passes Away
A Fond du Lac radio broadcasting legend passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 97. Joe Goeser was KFIZ’s longest serving employee. He began right out of high school at the age of 18 in 1944. He worked there over parts of 6 decades doing a morning show and covering sports at night. Over the years he developed several characters, the most famous being Josh Crunchmeyer. The character even had a show during mid-days on Saturdays. KFIZ is celebrating its 100th anniversary in broadcasting this year and as part of that celebration a series of interviews were conducted with some of the station’s most famous personalities. Joe’s son Pete did an interview about his father, which can be found below YouTube.
YPF Casino Night Friday In FDL
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac will benefit from the proceeds for the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac’s annual Casino Night tomorrow night. It starts at 6 pm at Korneli’s on the Avenue, the former Spectrum roller skating rink in Fond du Lac. Aburi Donahue and Liz Wustrack are YPF members. They say it is a fun evening and benefits a good cause. Attendees will be given $50 in game chips and earn raffle tickets based on their success at Casino-type games. Their winnings make them eligible for some nice prizes donated for the event. Food will be provided and a cash bar will be available. The cost is $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers and $50 at the door. Those planning to attend can register on the Envision Greater Fond du Lac website.
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