4/19/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
19 April 2024 News
GREEN LAKE COUNTY PLANE CRASH REPORT
A plane heading to EAA AirVenture last July that crashed in a cornfield in Green Lake County likely ran out of fuel. That is the conclusion of an NTSB report released Thursday. According to the report the plane ran out of fuel because the pilot’s preflight planning was “inadequate.” Two people were on board the plane which crashed on July 27th. The pilot and a passenger suffered minor injuries. Emergency responders found the plane about 200 feet south of Townline Road in the Town of Brooklyn. The plane had left South Bend, Indiana on its way to Oshkosh.
SUSPECTED DRUNKEN DRIVER IN WASHINGTON COUNTY ROLLS SEMI
Washington County Sheriff’s officials arrested a 26-year-old Milwaukee man for his first OWI offense after he rolled over the fully-loaded semi-tractor trailer he was driving on Interstate 41 Wednesday afternoon. An off-duty law enforcement officer witnessed the truck driver weaving onto the shoulder then back across lanes of traffic near Sherman Road. The semi crossed both the fog line and center line of southbound I-41 multiple times. The truck driver eventually began to pull onto the west shoulder of the interstate and went down the grassy decline where the semi rolled onto its right side. Deputies had to break the windshield to get him out of the truck. A preliminary breath test put the truck driver’s blood alcohol content level at .297 or nearly four times the legal limit. He was arrested. No one was hurt during the incident. (Washington County Sheriff’s photo).
ORGANIC BASIL RECALL
State officials, local health departments, and federal partners, are working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh basil. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 people in seven states have become infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. This includes one person who lives in Wisconsin. The organic basil was sold under the brand name Infinite Herbs in 2.5 ounce clamshell-style containers at Trader Joe’s stores in 29 states, including Wisconsin and neighboring states. Trader Joe’s stores have pulled this product from shelves at their stores, and it is no longer available for purchase. More information on the recall and a full list of states where the product was sold can be found on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Organic Basil (April 2024) | FDA
WCI PROBE CONCLUDED
Federal authorities have wrapped up their investigation of a smuggling conspiracy at Waupun Correctional Institution. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the probe resulted in the firing or resignation of five prison employees. The Governor’s office asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate after inmates were found with prohibited items such as cell phones and illegal drugs during multiple sweeps of the prison. Initially 11 prison employees were placed on administrative leave.
SADOFF NAMED MARIAN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
On Thursday Marian University Board of Trustees and Marian University’s sponsor, the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes announced Aaron Sadoff has been appointed the 18th president of Marian University in Fond du Lac. He will succeed Dr. Michelle Majewski who retired after 37 years of service to the university, including four years as president. President-elect Sadoff comes from the Fond du Lac Area Foundation, where he was executive director since 2022. He also served as superintendent of the North Fond du Lac School District for 13 years. Dr. Majewski will continue with Marian University in a transitionary role until Sadoff starts on June 1st. You can read more about Sadoff on the Marian University website.
Aaron Sadoff Appointed Marian University’s 18th President – Marian University
SENATOR JOHNSON ON FOREIGN AID BILLS
The House is expected to vote this weekend on foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The package proposes $26.4 billion for Israel, $60.8 billion for Ukraine, and $8.1 billion to counter China in the Indo-Pacific, including billions for Taiwan. U.S. Senator Ron Johnson feels the aid for Israel and Ukraine would not have been needed if Presidents Obama and Biden hadn’t taken weak stances against Iran and President Biden hadn’t allowed Russian President Vladimir Putin to be so aggressive against Ukraine. The federal lawmaker from Oshkosh says although he sympathizes with Ukraine they are outmatched in their war with Russia and will eventually lose. The House Rules Committee late last night voted 9-to-3 to move GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson’s foreign aid bills to the full house for a vote.
SELFRIDGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Ripon City Administrator Adam Sonntag says work on improving Selfridge Park is delayed until Alliant Energy can perform soil excavation and capping of some of the property. He says the park land was used many years ago by Wisconsin Power and Light which had a coal ash energy facility on the site. When they were finished with the property they gifted it to the city, but Alliant still has an environmental responsibility for the site. Alliant hopes to complete the project this year, which would push the city’s project to late this year or early 2025. The city was awarded a $468,240 Stewardship Grant from the Wisconsin DNR to make improvements at Selfridge Park. Those improvements will include an ADA accessible path along the shoreline, shoreline restoration, benches, ADA accessible fishing pier, a kayak launch, and a paved parking lot.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The state’s Board of Aging and Long Term Care is looking for people willing to serve in its Volunteer Ombudsman Program for a two-year-project in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties. Kim Verstegen is the Assisted Living Project lead for those counties. She says once they are trained volunteers give a few hours a week spending them in assisted living communities they are assigned to. Mainly they talk with residents with a goal of resolving any issues. But she says the heart of the program is giving residents someone they feel comfortable telling their stories to. Volunteers are not paid and they do have to provide their own transportation. Volunteers also need to pass a background check. For more information about becoming a volunteer for the program visit the long term care.wi.gov website or call 1-800-815-0015.
RIPON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BLOOD DRIVE
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital is hosting a community blood drive from 11 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, May 21st. The drive-through ImpactLife-is open to the public. Donors will get their choice of a gift card, T-shirt, or a donation to Best Friends Animal Society. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made by visiting the blood center.org website. Participants are asked to bring a picture ID. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
AMANDA FRYMAN NAMED MORAINE PARK DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA
Moraine Park Technical College has named Amanda Fryman of Oakfield, as the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumna. She graduated from Laconia High School in 2003 and while working full-time at a local financial institution took night classes at Moraine Park. She graduated from Moraine Park’s Supervisory Management program in 2011. She currently works for National Exchange Bank & Trust. After earning her associate degree, Fryman worked her way up to her current role as Vice President of Commercial Loan Operations at National Exchange. She has been able to give back to the College by serving on the MPTC Foundation Board as well as several advisory committees. She will accept her Distinguished Alumna award at the May 9th student awards banquet.
ALLIANT ENERGY RECOGNIZED BY VETERANS EMPLOYMENT ADVOCATE
For the second consecutive year, VETS Indexes recognized Alliant Energy as a 3 Star Employer. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. Alliant Energy works proactively to match veteran candidates with available career opportunities and supports the personal and professional development of veterans through an employee-driven Veterans Alliance resource group. Alliant Energy vice president and chief human resources officer Diane Cook says, “We’re proud to support our veterans and deliver on our purpose-driven strategy to serve customers and build stronger communities.”
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