7/5/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
5 July 2023 News
FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Sheriff’s officials tell us a 22-year-old Waukesha County resident was killed when his motorcycle went off a sharp curve and crashed into several trees. It happened shortly before noon on Monday on Hubertus Road near East Murray Lane in the Village of Richfield. Despite life-saving efforts the man died at the scene. He was wearing a motorcycle helmet. It was the 10th fatal traffic accident of the year in Washington County.
HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARKESAN WOMAN IN CHECK FRAUD CASE
The 32-year-old Markesan woman charged with three felony counts of fraud against a financial institution in Dodge County will be back in court in September. A plea and sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Crystal Steinike on September 11th. According to the criminal complaint on three separate occasions in May and June of last year she deposited funds at a financial institution in Juneau from her closed bank account at Landmark Credit Union. 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.
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR CLASSIC CAR SHOW
A classic car show staged in Ripon each summer has a new venue. Car show organizer Howard Stibb says they were approached by organizers of Riponfest 2.0 about being part of their 3-day festival and decided to take up the invitation. Riponfest 2.0 is this Friday through Sunday at Barlow Park. The Car Show will be from 8 am to 3 pm in the Park. Stibb says when they did the show on Watson Street in September of last year they had 240 cars. He says they expect participation to be less in their first year with Riponfest, but they expect that participation to build over the next few years. Other than the change in venue everything else about the Car Show will remain the same with a $10 entry fee for cars and 29 different classes of vehicles.
BERLIN SEWER RATE INCREASE
The City of Berlin is looking at increasing sewer rates by 12 percent this year to pay for necessary repairs at the wastewater treatment plant. The city hired a firm Ehlers Public Finance Advisors to do a cost analysis. In addition to the increase this year they suggested a 3 percent increase in 2028 and a 3 percent increase in 2031. Alderman Luke Dretske says it has been some time since the last sewer rate increase. In fact the last sewer rate increase for the city was in 2014. Dretske says before the rate increase goes into effect they have a number of steps to go through. Those steps would include a rate increase study and a hearing before the state’s public service commission in addition to Berlin Common Council approval. The city’s Sewer and Water Commission held a public hearing on May 31st and approved the increases. It’s estimated the 12 percent increase would increase the average monthly bill from $61.40 to $65.01.
GREEN LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOSTING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office will host the County’s annual National Night Out celebration next month. It is from 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday, August 1st in the south parking lot of the Justice Center in Green Lake. Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk says it is an honor to host the annual celebration which gives the community a chance to meet with some of those who provide law enforcement, fire and ambulance services and check out the equipment they use. There will also be games and activities. Vande Kolk says summer is a great time in the area and busy with the just completed 4th of July holiday, but in addition to National Night Out there is still the Green Lake County Fair, Princeton’s 175th Anniversary and a number of activities to come.
OSHKOSH VIBRANT SPACES GRANT
The city of Oshkosh is receiving a $30,845 Vibrant Spaces grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to fund the transformation of an underused alley space into a functional public gathering space in downtown Oshkosh. Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC, says “Investing in vibrant communities where people want to live, work, and raise families is critical to attracting and retaining workers in our state.” Oshkosh’s Vibrant Spaces grant will fund the reimaging of a downtown alley into a public gathering space. The project located in the 400 block of Main Street, will bring public art to the community and enhance the image of the area. Additionally the project is set to bring visitors and future residents to the 10 businesses and 15 residential units surrounding the space. The spot will serve as a place for community events, including pop-up galleries and the local musical groups’ weekly meetings.
WAUPACA MASH BLOOD DRIVE TODAY
The Community Blood Center is partnering with “Hides for Heroes” for this year’s Waupaca MASH blood drive. The Center will make a monetary donation to “Hides for Heroes” for every blood donation received at Waupaca MASH, which is today from 8:30 am to 3 pm at the Waupaca Recreation Center. The Bloodmobile will be parked on School Street. All presenting donors will receive this year’s MASH t-shirt and lunch. To learn more or to schedule a donation visit Community Blood.org. “Hides for Heroes” is an organization in Waupaca where people can donate deer hides for Wounded Warriors to support camp Hackett in Phillips Wisconsin which provides hunting opportunities for those veterans.
MASH | The Community Blood Center
FREE BOAT INSPECTION
The Fond du Lac U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla reminds boaters that state law requires all battery terminals be covered, including ground posts. Your local US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiners have found many boats failing to meet this requirement and encourage you to sign up for a free boat safety inspection. The certified examiners will help to ensure your boat meets all the required state and federal regulations. A safety decal is awarded to every boat that successfully passes inspection. There are no consequences or enforcement action taken by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary with the safety check. However, should you fail a law enforcement inspection; fines can be as much as $232. A safety inspection can be scheduled online.
Have a Courtesy Vessel Safety Check at Your Boat!! (uscgaux.info)
FOUNDATION FOR RCH DONATES TO BGCTC FACILITY
The Foundations for Ripon Community Hospital has donated $150,000 to support the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area as part of its capital campaign to build a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Ripon. The 30,000-square-foot, two-story complex will include four early childhood classrooms, extensive youth program areas, gymnasium, a performing arts studio and most impressively, a skilled trade’s center for teens. The club’s goal is to raise $10 million in its capital campaign. Club CEO Jason Presto says, “We’ve seen firsthand how much pride Ripon takes in its community and those that reside there.” Shawn Fisher executive director of The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital says,” We share a common goal of providing resources to our area youth and their families to help them live a healthy, productive life.” You can read more at Hometown Broadcasting.com.
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