4/4/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
4 April 2023 News
MILWAUKEE MAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASE ON HWY 23 IN FDL COUNTY
A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is facing multiple charges after leading a Rosendale Police officer on a traffic chase Monday afternoon on State Highway 23. The officer tried to pull the man over for a traffic violation but the suspect increased his speed and headed east toward Fond du Lac. A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy deployed a set of stop sticks near County Highway Y but the suspect avoided them. A second set deployed by another deputy near Esterbrook Road did the trick deflating three tires on the suspect’s vehicle. He was arrested during a high risk traffic stop. The man was out on bond for carrying a concealed weapon and marijuana possession and wasn’t supposed to be driving. He was arrested for operating while under the influence, fleeing an officer, bail jumping and other traffic-related offenses. The State Patrol also assisted during the pursuit. No one was injured and the deflated tires on the suspect’s vehicle was the only damage that occurred during the pursuit.
OSHKOSH MAN SENTENCED FOR STEALING FROM NURSING HOME RESIDENT
A 64-year-old Oshkosh man charged with elder abuse for allegedly stealing over $426,000 from a 92-year-old nursing home resident was recently sentenced to three years in prison and six years of extended supervision upon release. State Attorney General Josh Kaul Monday announced the results of last week’s sentencing for Terry Lynn Culver. Culver has been ordered to pay nearly $259,000 to the estate of Edith Koehler. The Winnebago County court is allowing the state to seize Culver’s home to make restitution to the estate. In addition, he was ordered to pay the State’s Department of Revenue $9,211 plus surcharges. During a jury trial last October Culver was found guilty of 8 of the 10 felony charges brought against him. According to the criminal complaint Culver had power of attorney for the victim who was forced to move into a nursing home. Culver allegedly used the victim’s money on home improvements, at bars and restaurants, and casinos. He also sold pieces of the victim’s real estate and took possession of the victim’s house. False tax returns were also filed for five years.
ELECTION DAY
It’s Election Day in Wisconsin with voters asked to vote on a number of offices and some statewide issues. Officials say spending on the State Supreme Court race between Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly topped $42 million, about three times the previous national record for a court race. There are also three statewide referendum questions about bond conditions and welfare benefits. There are local offices to vote on including city, town and village representation, school board, and municipal court. There are also local referendums for instance school district referendums for Rosendale-Brandon, Berlin, and Winneconne. The City of Berlin has a tax levy question, and the Town of Berlin wants residents to weigh in on the use of ATV and UTVs on town roads. Polls are open until 8 pm. Results will be posted at Hometown Broadcasting.com.
BERLIN SCHOOLS REFERENDUM
The Berlin Area School District today puts two referendum questions before voters. The first asks to exceed its revenue cap by $2.5 million a year for five years. The second question asks for permission to borrow $20 million to make improvements to renovate portions of the Clay Lamberton Elementary School. District Superintendent Emmett Durtschi says the original Clay Lamberton Elementary School was built in 1962 and there have been three additions over the years, but the middle part or original portion of the building needs some upgrades. He says the school board has been able to keep the mill rate at about $9 per thousand dollars of valuation on a property. If the first question passes the mill rate would remain around $9 per thousand dollars of valuation on property, but the $2.5 million each year would be used toward operational expenses instead of paying down debt. The City of Berlin also has a question on today’s ballot. To hear an interview with Emmett Durtschi click here.
Berlin Area School District – Referendum 2023
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in a statewide Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 22nd. Residents should bring their unwanted, unneeded, or expired medications to the Sheriff’s Office in Juneau between 10 am and 2 pm and dispose of them in the drug drop box in the lower level of the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office asks that you remove all solid, non-liquid medications from their container and dispose of them in a clear sealable plastic bag. Blister packages are acceptable as well. Liquids, creams, and sprays must be in their original packaging. The sheriff’s office drop box is always available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additional law enforcement agencies and hospitals in the area also have drug drop off boxes.
TRAIN CONCERT ON AT LEACH AMPHITHEATER
Officials in Oshkosh now say that the organizers of a Train with Better Than Ezra concert at the Leach Amphitheater have secured the venue for an August 6th concert. Last Thursday city officials said publicity had the concert at the Leach Amphitheater before anyone had talked with them. FM Entertainment will present the concert at 6:30 that evening. Ticket sales will be handled through Ticketmaster. City officials say they are pleased to see another event added to a long lineup of events at the Leach Amphitheater.
UPDATING OUTDATED TOURISM STATUTES
The State Senate recently passed a bill authored by State Senator Joan Ballweg that updates some of the duties of the state’s Tourism Department. The state lawmaker from Markesan chairs the Senate’s Tourism Committee. She says some of the items in state statute pertaining to tourism no longer make sense or apply like requiring free cheese samples at Department of Transportation information centers. Another required the tourism department report to the legislature through the Natural Resources Committee. She also says although state tourism ads with Donald Driver and Kareem Abdul- Jabbar proved to be very popular, the state Tourism Department should not be required to feature Wisconsin celebrities in its advertising. The Tourism Industry had a $20.9 billion economic impact in Wisconsin in 2021.
DNR AND CONSERVATION CONGRESS OPEN HOUSES START TONIGHT
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress and Department of Natural Resources invite the public to get involved during the annual spring hearing public input opportunity. Over the next three days open houses will be held in each county. Bob Haase is a member of the Conservation Congress he says the open houses are informal and allow the public to ask questions and learn about resource management in their neck of the woods. The public can also vote for delegates to the Congress. The spring hearings focus on natural resources-related questions and proposed rule changes. They will again be held in a virtual format, as they have been since 2020. This year’s online questionnaire will be open from April 10th at noon through April 13th at noon via the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing webpage. Open houses in this area include one tonight at the Waushara County Court House in Wautoma. On Wednesday there are open houses in Fond du Lac County at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Fond du Lac, Marquette County at the Montello High Schools, and Winnebago County at the Webster Stanley Auditorium in Oshkosh. On Thursday there is one in Green Lake County in at the Green Lake Elementary School in Green Lake. Hours for all the open houses are from 6 to 8 pm.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT KRUG LISTENING SESSIONS
State Representative Scott Krug will be holding listening sessions in four different locations in the 72nd State Assembly District over the next two Mondays. The listening sessions are an opportunity to provide your thoughts on the proposed two-year state budget, and to discuss other issues with Representative Krug. Next Monday, April 10th he will be at the Coloma Village Hall from 11 am to Noon and at the Redgranite Public Library from 3 to 4 pm. The following Monday, April 17th he will be at the Rome Town Hall in Nekoosa from 11 am to Noon and the McMillian Library in Wisconsin Rapids from 3 to 4:30 pm.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR HARVEST OF BARGAINS SALE
The Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake is asking area residents for donations of items as they are doing their spring cleaning. If you have items from you closets, garages, and attics and after the area’s local city-wide garage sales consider donating them to the Thrasher for this year’s Harvest of Bargains Sale. The Thrasher is looking for good, clean, high-quality, new, or lightly used condition items, antiques, and treasures. The sale is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24th, during Harvest Fest in downtown Green Lake. Artwork, home décor, and furniture accepted in May are great items to donate as well. The Thrasher does not accept clothing, mattresses, electronic items, large appliances, liquids, or other items. If unsure about an item, call the office for a complete list or visit the Thrasher website under the events tab. If you have items to donate, please call 920-294-4279 to arrange drop-off.
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