8/3/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
3 August 2023 News
RIPON MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR PAIR OF INCIDENTS
A 28-year-old Ripon man was sentenced this week to four years in prison and four years of extended supervision for a pair of incidents last year in Ripon including one where he fired off a handgun in a residence two small children were present in. Jesus Lozoya (pictured) was drunk during that incident in May of 2022. No one was injured during that incident. A second incident in July of last year involved domestic abuse charges. Charges from a third incident in June of 2022 were read into the record and dismissed during Tuesday’s sentencing hearing in Fond du Lac County court. Lozoya pled no contest to strangulation and suffocation, false imprisonment, felony bail jumping, second degree recklessly endangering safety, marijuana possession, and firearm charges on May 8th.
WAUPUN INMATE CHARGED WITH BATTERY
Charges have been filed against a 23-year-old Waupun Correctional inmate suspected of kicking several staff members and hitting another in the head with a bar of soap. Cameron Williams will make his initial appearance in Dodge County court on September 19th on the three felony counts of battery by prisoner. Charges stem from two separate incidents that occurred at the state prison in 2021. The guard hit in the head with the bar of soap suffered a mild concussion. If convicted of the battery charges Williams could have up to 18 year in prison added to the time he is serving.
HIGH SPEED CHASE IN CALUMET COUNTY
Calumet County Sheriff’s officials arrested a 32-year-old Kaukauna man following two high-speed chases in the county Wednesday. The first occurred on Elm Road near County Highway M in the Town of Woodville when a deputy tried to pull over a vehicle for not displaying license plates. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed and evaded an effort to use tire deflation devices. The chase was cut off due to safety concerns. However, a second pursuit was initiated on State Highway 55 when the Sheriff’s office received complaints about the vehicle driving into oncoming traffic and running a vehicle off the road. This time tire deflation devices were successful and the Kaukauna man stopped his vehicle on State Highway 55 near High Cliff Road in the Town of Harrison. Deputies learned his license had been revoked and he was out on bond. He was arrested and was taken to the Calumet County Jail. Deputies located drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle.
BARLOW PARK JOURNEY ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL MEET AND GREET
The Ripon Area School District will hold a meet and greet today for the three finalists for the Barlow Park Journey Elementary principal’s position. Dr. Tanya Sanderfoot last month resigned from the position after 8 years with the school district. District Superintendent Mary Whitrock says the public is invited to the meet and greet at the Barlow Park Elementary School Library from 11 am to noon. Sanderfoot wanted to have more time with her family and to pursue a position at the Brain Balance Learning Center. Whitrock says they hope to have the new principal in place for the start of school next month. A special school board meeting will be scheduled for next Thursday to approve the new principal.
GREEN LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESENCE AT THE FAIR
Officials with the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office will have a presence at the fair, which gets underway today at the fairgrounds in Green Lake. Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk says they are there in case they’re needed, but like everyone else they enjoy the activities, food, music, and entertainment the annual fair provides. There is no cost to get in, but there will be fees for some of the track events. Some of the places to visit while you’re at the fair include the Sheep and Swine Barn, Livestock Show Tent, Kids Zone Tent, Black Semi Stage, Midway and more. Activities for the day are posted on the Green Lake County Fair Facebook page.
FAIREST OF THE FAIR
Green Lake County Fairest of the Fair Jenna Konrad knows a little something about county fairs. She has been in 4-H since she was 9-years-old and has had projects or shown animals since then. This year she will show a steer, which is something new for her but so too is her role as Fairest of the Fair. With the fair kicking off today she will be pressed into service for that. By showing animals she has learned about leadership, responsibility, and respect. Jenna’s father was in 4-H when he was younger. Her brother shows animals and her sister Katelyn is the Junior Fairest of the Fair. Jenna will be hosting a milk and cookie social at the fair Saturday afternoon. Among the activities at the Green Lake County Fair today is the Farm Bureau Pork Dinner at 4 pm, live music by the String Showdown at 4 and 6 pm, the Midway opens at 5 pm, and a truck and tractor pull at 6:30 pm. (Photo credit: Jenna with The Bug’s Wayne Mausser).
NORTHERN LIGHTNING AIR EXERCISE STARTS NEXT WEEK
Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center will host aircraft and personnel from multiple active-duty Air Force, National Guard, Marine and Navy units as part of the annual Northern Lightning Counterland training exercise August 7th through the 18th. More than 1,000 participants and 60 aircraft, representing a broad range of military assets are participating in the exercise. The general public can expect to see an increase in aircraft activity in and around the Camp Douglas area August 7th through the 18th. There will be increased flight activity daily in the airspace above 21 different counties from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Among those counties are Calumet, Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waupaca and Winnebago.
WAUSHARA CHAMBER SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for its next Executive Director. It is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with the Board of Directors to promote and support Chamber sponsored goals and activities. The successful candidate will present a professional image, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, have solid knowledge of social media platforms, and strong computer skills. A sales/marketing background, administrative skills, and experience with event planning is a plus. Familiarity with Waushara County, the ability to work a flexible schedule, and a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required. Resumes should be submitted to Wausharachamber@gmail.com or P.O. Box 65, Wautoma, Wisconsin 54982.
RIPON COLLEGE MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAM
Ripon College will launch its first master’s degree program, in exercise science, next summer. John Sisko, vice president and dean of faculty, says, “We will begin offering courses for the 15-month graduate program in the summer of 2024.” He says interest in a master’s degree in exercise science has been growing at Ripon. Majors in their Department of Exercise Science are among the most popular on campus. He also points out the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests potential careers with a master’s degree in exercise is projected to grow by 10.8 percent by 2029 compared to the national average for all other fields of 3.7 percent for the same period. More details about the program are available at the Ripon College website.
Ripon College to offer first master’s degree, in exercise science | Ripon College
AI MADE EASY
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Ignite Small Business and Startup Support will host AI Made Easy: An Introduction for Small Business Entrepreneurs on Tuesday, August 15th from noon to 1 pm in the Boardroom of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Attendees will uncover the basics of AI and explore its practical applications for business: discover user-friendly AI tools that can simplify tasks and boosts productivity: and aid in decision-making. No prior AI knowledge required. Registration is open now at the Envision website. The cost to attend is $20 for members and $25 for general admission. A light lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
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