9/21/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
21 September 2023 News
CLINTONVILLE MAN BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE
The 19-year-old Clintonville man suspected of stabbing his 39-year-old mother to death has been bound over for trial. Jordan Peters was in Waupaca County court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. After hearing testimony from Clintonville Police Sergeant Matthew Wright the court found probable cause to bind Peters over for trial. Peters stood mute during a subsequent arraignment and the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. A status conference will be scheduled in the case. Peters had recently moved to Clintonville. His mother was visiting from Neenah Labor Day afternoon and the two were driving on Memorial Circle. Peters, who was in the front passenger seat, allegedly stabbed her in the chest. She was able to pull over and get out of the vehicle. She was taken to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center where she died.
SHEBOYGAN WOMAN KILLED AFTER HER VEHICLE GOES OFF OF CLIFF
Sheriff’s officials in Sheboygan County say a 56-year-old Sheboygan woman died after her vehicle went off a cliff in the Town of Sheboygan late Wednesday morning. The County’s Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call about the incident at 11:14 am. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle leave the 700 block of Weiss Drive, go over the cliff into Lake Michigan. When deputies arrived they confirmed the woman was the only one in the vehicle and had died in the crash.
FORMER REESEVILLE MAN SENTENCED ON CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
A 48-year-old Fitchburg man was sentenced in Dodge County court this week on repeated sexual assault of the same child and incest charges. Judge Kristine Snow sentenced Terry Gould, formerly of Reeseville, to 22 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision. According to the criminal complaint the victim told investigators Gould touched him “more times than he could count on his fingers and toes.” A jury last month found Gould guilty of the charges he was sentenced on. Meanwhile Gould is facing similar charges in Green County with a four-day jury trial beginning October 24th.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES INCREASE IN 71 OF WISCONSIN’S 72 COUNTIES
Unemployment rates at the end of August increased to more than 3 percent for most counties across the state as summer-related jobs came to an end for a number of people. According to federal labor statistics Dodge County’s unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent, Fond du Lac County’s to 3.3 percent, Winnebago County’s to 3.5 percent. The jobless rate rose to 3.6 percent in Waupaca and Waushara counties, and 4 percent in Green Lake County. Unemployment rates for the cities of Fond du Lac and Oshkosh increased to 3.8 percent for August. State officials say the unemployment rate rose in 71 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties last month.
OSHKOSH PARKS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT NEW BUILDING OPEN
The Oshkosh Parks Department’s administration office is now open in their new building at 805 Witzel Avenue. Residents may continue using the many online services available on the Parks Department’s webpage, or conduct business at the new building. Office hours will remain Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm, closed for lunch from Noon to 1 pm. The telephone number also will stay the same 920-236-5080. While the administration portion of the building is now open for service, the field operations portion of the building remains under construction. Completion of the operations portion is expected before the end of the year. When the entire facility is complete, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be announced.
OFF DUTY DISPATCHER HELPS SAVE A LIFE
Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz recently recognized an off-duty dispatcher’s heroism with a Challenge Coin. Matz says Dispatcher Isabella was on her way home from work, which ends at 10 pm. She was traveling in a dark area near water when she noticed a vehicle drive into an area it shouldn’t have been. She realized the passenger car had driven into the water. She immediately summoned additional help. She was instrumental in helping save the person, who wasn’t from the area, was lost, and had medical concerns. Sheriff Matz says if Isabella hadn’t intervened there would have been a much different outcome. The Challenge Coin is a way of recognizing a person’s extraordinary efforts in special or life-threatening circumstances. (Winnebago County Sheriff’s photo).
SENATOR JOHNSON CONCERNED ABOUT PEACE AND STABILITY
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says we should be worried about North Korea and Russia building an alliance. The federal lawmaker says our foreign policy is pushing those kinds of unnatural alliances together. Johnson is ultimately concerned about World Peace. He feels the U.S. should be more retrospective about its past and current military efforts such as Vietnam, the Iraq War, Afghanistan, and what is happening in the Ukraine. He says we need to examine whether those efforts were successful at improving stability and peace, or whether they were harmful. He also feels Saudi Arabia selling oil directly to China in China’s currency is weakening the dollar.
GOLDEN DAYS HARVEST FEST IN GREEN LAKE THIS WEEKEND
The 35th Annual Golden Days Harvest Fest will be held in Green Lake Saturday and Sunday. Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lisa Meier says the activities connected with Harvest Fest draw about 10,000 to 15,000 people to the community. There will be food, beverages, music, and activities for kids and adults. Event and Marketing Director Allison Gohlke says from 10 am to 4 pm each day there will be a crafts fair on the festival grounds and Farmer’s Market on Water Street. She says they are putting a special emphasis on the 4 pm parade Saturday. The theme is “Fall on the Farm.” Saturday also brings the popular Bed Races. Sunday has the Classic Car Show and another full day of fun. For all the times and activities visit the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce website Visit Green Lake.com. (Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce photo).
AI AND DEMOCRACY
As Artificial Intelligence or AI and its uses continue to evolve a legitimate question might be how will it affect our democracy? Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People will tackle that subject next month. Harvard Professor Mathais Risse will speak about What Artificial Intelligence Means to Democracy at the East Hall Little Theatre at Ripon College at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 26th. Risse is a scholar and has published a number of books. Ripon College Professor Henrik Schatzinger is the Director for the Center for Politics and the People. Schatzinger says Risse wrote a book about Artificial Intelligence and will take a look at the big picture. The program is free and is co-sponsored by Computer and Data Sciences and the Department of Philosophy.
CAR DEALERS LICENSES REVOKED
Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles has revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of several car dealers in Beaver Dam for failing to properly follow administrative requirements. Three limited liability corporations; LB Motorsports, Top Dealers, and Jimiesautosale were operating at 1645 North Spring Street. Two others; Babsho Motors and Usher Autosales were operating at 822 Park Avenue. Each dealer violated state law by failing to maintain a licensed business facility. The decision to revoke the licenses was affirmed by a hearing examiner on August 16th. Following a 30-day appeal period, the revocations became final on Tuesday.
FDL SCHOOL RECOGNIZED
The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including eight schools in Wisconsin. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments. Among the eight schools was Evans Elementary School in Fond du Lac. Other schools in Appleton, Brookfield, Darlington, Janesville, Manitowish Waters, New Richmond, and Saint Francis were also recognized.
SSM HEALTH FLU VACCINATION CLINICS
With the flu season approaching, the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Regional Clinic is offering several seasonal flu vaccinations clinics for adults and children. Clinics will be offered in Fond du Lac, Fox Lake, Markesan, Mayville, and Ripon starting next month. Appointments can be made at other SSM Health clinics in Brownsville, Campbellsport, Mt. Calvary, North Fond du Lac, Ripon Pediatrics, and Waupun Family Medicine. They will also be available at SSM Health pharmacy locations in Fond du Lac, Markesan and Waupun. Flu vaccines are subject to availability. For more information on clinic dates and times see our story at Hometown Broadcasting.com.
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