10/10/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
10 October 2023 News
TEEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING FDL COUNTY PURSUIT
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies cut off the pursuit of a stolen vehicle Monday afternoon when they learned the driver was a 14-year-old boy. Deputies were investigating a report about a stolen vehicle at noon when they located it in the Village of Campbellsport. When deputies tried to stop the vehicle its speed was increased and the vehicle headed out of the village south on County Highway V. Deputies cut off their pursuit due to the age of the driver and safety concerns but continued to follow the vehicle’s path. Along that route they located areas where the vehicle went off the road striking a stop sign and mail box. The boy was located in the Village of Kewaskum in Washington County and the stolen vehicle north of that village. Kewaskum Police assisted in taking him into custody and he was taken to Froedtert Medical Center in West Bend for precautionary measures. Charges are being referred to Juvenile authorities.
COLOMA MAN DENIED RELEASE FROM MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
A 32-year-old Coloma man seeking to be released from a state mental health facility was denied that request during a hearing in Green Lake County court last Friday. Nathan Fenske was convicted of being party to the crime of causing mental harm to a child after pleading guilty but not guilty due to mental disease or defect in January of 2016. He was sent to Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison. During Friday’s hearing one witness testified Matthew Seipel who works for Behavioral Health Consultants as a forensic mental health examiner. Judge Mark Slate denied Fenske’s request to be released.
PRATT TRAIL PROJECT DELAYED DUE TO ARCHAELOGICAL DISCOVERY
Reconstruction of Menominee Park’s Pratt Trail has been underway since August, and scheduled completion will be delayed due to archaeological work that is taking place at the site. At one time the site may have been home to a Native America Village circa AD 900 to 1600. The City of Oshkosh went through proper channels to ensure compliance with state laws that protect our state’s heritage, including archaeological sites. The University of Milwaukee has been active at the site since before the beginning of the road work. The City of Oshkosh asks that visitors to Menominee Park respect the restricted areas of the park to allow the archeological teams to complete their work, which is ongoing. The area is under surveillance. Numerous fall and winter events in Menominee Park are being relocated due to this ongoing project.
RIPON AREA FIRE DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE
As part of National Fire Prevention Week the Ripon Area Fire District will hold an open house this evening at the fire station at 515 Aspen Street in Ripon. Hours for the event are from 4 to 7 pm. It will feature demonstrations, fire engine rides, giveaways, and refreshments. A medical helicopter is also scheduled to land at 5 pm. The theme for National Fire Prevention Week is “Cooking safety starts with you.” According to the National Fire Protection Association the leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking and most cooking fires in the home involve the kitchen stove.
NEW RIPON CITY POSITION MORPHED OUT OF ANOTHER
Although the City of Ripon has created a new Assistant Public Works Director position it won’t cost the city anything extra when that person is hired. City Administrator Adam Sonntag says when the City Utilities Director left they looked at it as an opportunity to combine that department with public works so the Assistant Public Works Director position is basically being created out of the former Utilities Director position. Sonntag says the Assistant Public Works Director will be responsible for the city’s utilities, but also will contribute to public works in general. He says that should make for more efficient policy implementation, more efficient practices, and planning efforts. He points out the position will help them tackle some very significant infrastructure issues that the community faces. Details about the position can be found on the city’s website. The deadline to apply is October 27th.
Job Announcement – Assistant Director of Public Works – What’s New – City of Ripon, Wisconsin
APPLICANTS BEING SOUGHT FOR MARQUETTE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS
Governor Tony Evers is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bette Krueger, effective January 2nd. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 5th, 2025. To apply complete the online application which can be found on the “Apply to Serve” page of Governor Evers website. Application materials must be received no later than 5 pm on October 27th. Those interested in applying must submit an online application with a cover letter detailing professional and academic qualifications, civic activities, and community involvement. For more information about the position contact Marquette County.
COVID BOOSTER SHOT RECOMMENDED
Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller recommends getting the new COVID-19 booster shot before the holidays sneak up on us. The CDC is recommending one dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 5 years of age or older. Children ages 6 months to 4 years need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines to be up-to-date, including at least 1 dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine. Mueller says the latest COVID-19 booster will protect people against the latest variants of the disease. She recommends getting vaccinated at least a couple weeks before the holidays so your body can build up the antibodies needed for proper protection. It is estimated that over 4 million Americans have already received the latest COVID-19 booster.
ENVISION AGRI-BUSINESS GIFT BOXES
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council is raising funds this holiday season by selling gift boxes showcasing local food products. Amy Ries is the Director of Agricultural Programs for Envision. She says this season there are four boxes to choose from ranging in cost from $30 to $100. She likes that the boxes contain cheese, sausage, meats, cheese curds, even chocolates produced in the area. The more expensive the box the more products they contain. The two deadlines for ordering are October 30th and December 1st with orders ready for pick up either before Thanksgiving or Christmas. Orders can also be shipped anywhere in the Continental United States. Details on costs, pick-up dates, and shipping can be found on the Envision website. Go to the Events tab and click on that and when you get to the calendar click on the blue field for the Agri-Business Council Gift Box Fundraiser. There’s also an email address there to contact Ries directly. Proceeds go toward the Ag in the Classroom program.
MEET GRIZZ DURING TRIAD MEETING IN WAUTOMA REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY
Seniors attending the Triad meeting at the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center in Wautoma next Tuesday, October 17th will have the opportunity to meet “Grizz,” the City of Wautoma Therapy K9 and learn how “Grizz” impacts the community and is used by his handlers in the field. Attendees will also be able to address any specific community safety concerns with the Wautoma Police Department at the event. The TRIAD meeting will take place next Tuesday at 10:30 at the center in Wautoma, which also serves as a location for senior dining as well. TRIAD attendees wishing to stay for lunch at noon must register with the Department of Aging prior to 2 pm this afternoon, by calling 920-787-0403. The suggested lunch donation is $4.
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