5/11/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
11 May 2023 News
FDL MAN MAKES INITIAL DODGE COUNTY COURT APPEARANCE ON FLEEING CHARGE
A 24-year-old Fond du Lac man who allegedly ran from Mayville Police after a traffic stop made his initial appearance in Dodge County Court Monday. Evan Clark is charged with fleeing from an officer, resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia for the incident on April 6th. Clark was pulled over on Highway 28 after speeding past a semi-truck and squad car in a no passing zone. Clark failed to cooperate with the officer who stopped him, taking off when the two wrestled over the vehicle’s keys. He sped away driving through backyards before abandoning his vehicle and fleeing on foot. He was found a short time later near the Rock River. At gunpoint he allegedly refused commands and jumped into the cold river. But the frigid temperatures caused him to give up. Bond was set at $500 cash during this week’s hearing and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 15th.
COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST WINNEBAGO COUNTY JUDGE
An official complaint has been filed against Winnebago County Circuit Court Judge Scott Woldt alleging misconduct. Attorney Matthew Goldin claims a discussion he had with the judge was “threatening.” Judge Woldt was investigated before. He faced a seven days suspension in 2021 after the Wisconsin Supreme Court determined he violated rules while presiding over six separate cases that dated back to 2009. Goldin is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Goldin alleges during a social gathering last month Judge Woldt pulled him aside and threatened retaliation because Goldin supported Woldt’s opponent in the last election. Woldt allegedly told him there would be “ramifications.” Goldin feared the consequences would be to both him and his clients. The complaint alleges the Judge told Goldin he could make things right by writing out a check to the Judge for $28,000 to pay for his judicial campaign. The next day Goldin asked the Wisconsin Judicial Commission to do a formal investigation into Judge Woldt’s conduct.
NARCAN TRAINING SESSION OFFERED IN RIPON
The Fond du Lac County Health Department will be offering free Narcan Training in Ripon on Monday, May 22nd. The training session will be at Grace Lutheran Church at 6 pm that evening. The training will include; recognizing an opioid overdose, responding to an opioid overdose, and safely administering Narcan. A limited number of Narcan kits will be available upon completion of the training at no cost. People planning to participate are encouraged to register which you can do online or by scanning the QR code on the health department’s Facebook page.
COVID HEALTH EMERGENCY ENDING TODAY
The U.S. federal public health emergency for COVID-19 ends today. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still be vigilant about the disease. She says many of the recommendations regarding isolating yourself if you don’t feel well and test positive for COVID still pertain-stay at home if you’re sick. Mueller says the Health Department will continue to monitor COVID for spikes in the community and new variants keeping the public informed when necessary. She points out COVID tests are still available for free through the health department and at other locations, but with the health emergency ending expect to see costs for testing and vaccines.
RIPON PARKS AND REC LAUNCHES WEBSITE
Ripon’s brand new Parks and Recreation Department launched its own website this week. Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien says the site serves both her department and the Senior Center. It will allow people to register for programs or rent facilities. You can also pay for those programs that require a fee or for rental of facilities. Other features include a calendar of events and a get involved tab that takes you to a page with information on the Adopt-a-Park program. Zeien says more information will be added as they add more Parks and Recreation and Senior Center programs The website address is Ripon.recdesk.com.
ROSENDALE BRANDON SUMMER SCHOOL RETURNS TO JUNE
The Rosendale-Brandon School District will be offering summer school this summer. District Superintendent Wayne Weber says it will run from June 12th through July 13th with no classes on July 3rd and 4th. For a few years they didn’t offer it until July and it ran into August in an effort to combat the summer slide in learning. However, parents and staff asked to have it moved back to begin in June running Monday through Thursdays of those weeks. It will be from 8 am to noon those days for a total of 18 days. Weber says by having summer school in June and early July it allows families to still take summer vacations or enjoy longer weekend trips. Registration for the district’s summer school was cut off in March.
TOWN OF BYRON MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Byron’s annual Memorial Day Tribute will honor veterans at the Byron Town Hall and the Veteran’s Memorial. Doors will open from 8 to 11 am for an open house featuring military and historical exhibits. The outdoor program will begin at 9:30 am. The keynote address is by Bryon’s Martin Towne, a Korean War veteran. American Legion Post 347 of Lomira and VFW Post 8002 of Oakfield will conduct a color guard and rifle squad salute and there will be a roll call of veterans laid to rest at Bethel, Byron and St. John’s cemeteries in the Town of Byron. The outdoor portion of the program will end with “Taps” and a bagpipe selection. The open house exhibit will include recognition of the 84 service members whose names will be placed on the Memorial this year. The Byron Town Hall and Veterans Memorial is located at N3097 Highway 175 in Byron.
SSM HEALTH DONATION
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $3,000 to REACH Waupun to support its Get Active! program. The program is designed to help improve the health and well-being of youth in the Waupun community. Ripon Community Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital President DeAnn Thurmer says they are pleased to support the effort. The funding will help the program to provide financial assistance to students within the Waupun Area School District or Central Wisconsin Christian School to pay for fees related to sports, clubs, or extracurricular activities. Students can receive up to $250 a year in assistance.
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