3/18/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
18 March 2024 News
ATTEMPTED BREAK SUSPECT ARRESTED IN DODGE COUNTY
Authorities in Dodge County say a man has been arrested in connection with an attempted burglary and vandalism case that occurred in the 200 block of Weed Street in Fox Lake late Friday night. The Sheriff’s Office says the homeowner reported around 11:49 pm that a man tried to enter the home and then damaged a vehicle parked in the driveway before leaving on foot. The Sheriff’s Department put out a couple photos of the suspect which helped in identifying and locating him Saturday morning. (Dodge County Sheriff’s photo).
MENASHA MAN ARREST NEAR IN FDL FOR SIXTH OWI
The State Patrol arrested a 49-year-old Menasha man Sunday afternoon in Fond du Lac County for his 6th operating a motor vehicle under the influence offense. The Winnebago County 911 Communications Center and the Fond du Lac County Communications Center received multiple calls of a truck traveling southbound on Interstate 41 that was all over the roadway. A trooper located the vehicle near the City of Fond du Lac and stopped it near the U.S. Highway 151 interchange for lane deviation and speed. During the subsequent investigation James Clark showed signs of impairment and was given field sobriety testing. A legal blood draw was conducted at an area hospital. Clark was booked into the Fond du Lac County Jail for his 6th OWI offense and operating a motor vehicle after suspension.
MARIAN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT RETIRING
After four years as president of Marian University in Fond du Lac, Dr. Michelle Majewski announced her planned retirement. She will remain at the University until her replacement is hired. Majewski has been at Marian University for 37 years in roles from faculty to president. She says she’s relished her time at the University, supporting students, faculty and staff but her husband retired several years ago and she is looking forward to joining him. Among Dr. Majewski’s many accomplishments raising $12.1 million in 2021 to retire all of Marian’s debt and securing an anonymous gift of $1 million earlier this month for the University. She also oversaw the recent renovation of the new Nursing space in the Stayer Center on the Marian campus. A Succession Task Force will begin the process to identify her successor.
Marian University President Michelle Majewski to Retire – Marian University
SEX OFFENDER TO BE RELEASED TO LIVE IN OSHKOSH
Oshkosh Police tell us a 49-year-old sex offender will be living in the city beginning April 9th. Chad Ratajczak will be released from the Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center in Oneida, Wisconsin and will be living at 1909 Iowa Street in Oshkosh. He was convicted of 5 counts of possession of child pornography in Winnebago County in 2007. The victims ranged in age between toddlers to 14 years of age. He will be on discretionary GPS and Probation until April 13th of 2036.
BALLWEG KINSHIP BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
Among the 15 bills Governor Tony Evers signed into law last Thursday was Senator Joan Ballweg’s kinship care bill. The bill expands the state’s kinship care program to include ‘like-kin’. The legislation defines like-kin as an individual who has a significant emotional connection with a child or the child’s family that is similar to a familial relationship and who is not and has not previously been the child’s licensed foster parent. The bill was supported by children and family organizations in Wisconsin as well as the tribal nations in the state. The state lawmaker from Markesan says, “This legislation will be especially impactful for teens in Wisconsin who are in need of guardianship.” She says it also provides clarity for the placement, when necessary, of Native American children.
THE FULL STOP
Fond du Lac County’s Veteran Services Officer says one of the most difficult things for someone who has been in military service a long time is what he calls the “Full Stop.” David Tellefsen was in the Marine Corps for 22 years. He says you get to the point where a lot of people depend on you and it is reflected in the phone calls, text messages, and emails you receive. He says when you leave the service it comes to a “Full Stop” and this is hard not to notice. He says the thing you miss most isn’t the routine, but the people. He says making the transition to civilian life isn’t easy for everyone and dealing with veterans benefits and claims can be frustrating for veterans. He says that’s where his office comes in. He urges any veteran that needs help to reach out to his office by calling 920-929-3117.
DIET AND EXERCISE
The System Medical Director for Employee Well-Being for SSM Health says recent news about the effectiveness of weight-loss drugs may sound encouraging, but those drugs aren’t something you can just purchase over the counter. Dr. Heather Schmidt says when developing drugs for diabetics drug makers found a side-effect was weight loss. She says they rebranded the drugs, but kept the same active ingredient. She says you will need a prescription for them, which will require seeing your primary care physician. She recommends a combination of diet and exercise and to be patient with your results. Dr. Schmidt says most health care providers have nutritionists and others that can help you. She notes the Ripon Wellness Center has a team that can help people out with their weight loss efforts.
MURRAY PARK TRAIL BUNNY HOP
The Ripon Early Bird Kiwanis and Ripon’s Parks and Recreation Department are partnering for the Murray Park Trail Bunny Hop this Sunday at the park. It’s from 1 to 2:30 pm and it is for children 2 to 10 years old. Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien says in the past they’ve done a drive through event at Barlow Park, but this year’s version is more interactive for the children. There will be 15 booths children can collect goodies from. They will be helped along by signage on the trail and will get a little exercise along the way. There is no cost for children to participate. Zeien says area mascots including Webbie from Webster’s, the Ripon High School Tiger, the Ripon College Red Hawk, Olaf, and of course the Easter Bunny will be part of the fun.
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