6/27/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
27 June 2024 News
LINCOLN HILLS STAFF MEMBER DIES YOUTH CHARGED
State Corrections officials say a 49-year-old youth counselor at the Lincoln Hills School has been declared brain-dead following a fight with a 16-year-old inmate. Lincoln County Coroner Valerie Caylor says Corey Proulx was declared brain-dead Tuesday so the family could proceed with organ donation. Yesterday Lincoln County prosecutors charged Javarius Hurd as an adult with second-degree reckless homicide, felony murder-battery, and two counts of battery by a prisoner. Bond was set at $100,000 cash. DOC officials say two staff members at the youth correctional facility were injured by the teen around 8 pm Monday night. One staff member was attacked in the residence hall, was taken to a hospital treated and released. Shortly afterwards Hurd allegedly attacked Proulx causing him to hit his head on concrete. Proulx was also taken to a hospital. Yesterday Governor Tony Evers ordered U.S. and Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff through sunset today in honor of Proulx.
MISSING OSHKOSH BOY FOUND SAFE
Oshkosh Police say shortly after they released information Wednesday afternoon about a missing 9-year-old boy the youth was located safe. Police reported Everett Wood had last been seen near New York Avenue and Central Street. They gave his physical description and what he was wearing. A photo was also released. It was believed he had left riding a Hot Wheels brand bike. Less than 10 minutes after police sent out information about the boy he was found safe.
BLOOD DRIVE IN GREEN LAKE TODAY
The Community Blood Center is holding a Green Lake County Community Blood Drive today at the Brooklyn Town Hall from 9 am to 12:30 pm. The hall is located at N5988 County Road A in Green Lake. Blood donations typically drop off during the summer so there is a vital need for donations of all types of blood. Walk-ins are welcome. You can also pre-register online. Your 1 donation can save up to 3 lives. The blood is used at local hospitals.
FDL COUNTY SHERIFF ON THE NEED FOR A NEW JAIL
Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says their aging Jail is at capacity and state inspectors are urging the county to do something about the jail or risk having its inmates sent elsewhere at the County’s expense. The County Board last week approved a Jail Ad Hoc Committee and the County has land adjacent to the County Highway Department in Fond du Lac for the site of a new jail. Waldschmidt says the current jail is landlocked and since the original one constructed was in 1956 there have been additions or improvements made in 1984, 1994, and the latest in 2006. He says county leaders knew in 2006 that the fix they made at that time would only last about 20 years. Waldschmidt says it’s an aging facility they can no longer take a “band-aid” approach to. He says at the time of the last improvement they were getting revenue for housing 75 to 100 inmates from the state, but that is no longer the case. A consulting firm was hired to go over what they need. Waldschmidt says when they do build a new jail it will have to be something the County can depend on for the next 50 years or more.
OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL NARROWING DOWN APRA FUNDS DECISIONS
The Oshkosh Common Council is narrowing down the list of applicants for a public portion of ARPA monies set aside by the City. The City had previously decided to use 75 percent of the money for infrastructure and give 25 percent to public organizations that also benefit city residents. Oshkosh Alderperson Jacob Floam says they have about $2 million left. The City got 51 applications for that money. The list of applicants has been narrowed down to 15 or 16 who are more deserving. Floam feels this was a good process for the remaining ARPA funds. He points out that the money they award some applicants could leverage matching grant money for those organizations which makes those ARPA funds go even further for the public good. Floam says the Oshkosh Common Council will make some final decisions on the ARPA funds at their July 9th meeting.
NEW DIRECTOR NAMED FOR OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM
The City of Oshkosh has selected Anna Cannizzo as the community’s next Director of the Oshkosh Public Museum. In her new position, Cannizzo will oversee the exhibitions, programs, presentations and staff at the Oshkosh Public Museum, which has represented the history and heritage of Oshkosh, and the Lake Winnebago region for 100 years. Cannizzo has been with the Oshkosh Public Museum for the last 10 years, initially serving as the Curator of Collections for 6 years and Assistant Director for 4 years with two appointments as Interim Director. City Manager Mark Rohloff says, “I am pleased that Ms. Cannizzo will be joining our senior leadership team at the City of Oshkosh.” Rohloff added her background and experience are a natural fit for her to step into the role of Director of the Oshkosh Public Museum.
CELEBRATE WAUPUN IS ON
Waupun was hit with a lot of rainfall last weekend causing flooding, the closure of a few roads, and a park, but officials with Celebrate Waupun say their 3-day festival at Tanner Park will go on as scheduled this Friday through Sunday. The only adjustment they had to make was to move the Horicon Bank Main Stage and Main Tent a little north to get away from the Rock River. Nick Rusch is the president of Waupun Festivals. He says they used to hype up the Fourth of July celebration in Waupun like every other community but realized they had something special with Celebrate Waupun at the end of June. Things kick off Friday night with the A & P Carnival, Fish Fry sponsored by Fox Valley Savings Bank, Pier Pups Dog Jumping Contest, Firefighter Water Barrel Fights, and music by Remington’s Ride, and Boogie & the Yo-Yo’z. Events run through Sunday capped by a fireworks show. All the activities and features are listed on the Waupun Festivals website.
ATV AND UTV SAFETY REMINDERS
The state’s Department of Natural Resources urges ATV and UTV riders to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday responsibly ride sober and keep their speed in check. So far this year, 17 people have been killed in ATV and UTV crashes. Most of them were not wearing seat belts or helmets, and alcohol and speed were also contributing factors. Choosing to wear the appropriate safety gear and operating responsibly significantly reduces the chance of severe injury or a fatal crash. With that in mind here are a few recommendations from the DNR. Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during your ride. Do not travel in unfamiliar areas. Follow all posted speed limits and regulatory signs. Let someone not riding with you know where you are going and when you will return.
CHARTER SCHOOL SUBGRANT AWARDS
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction this week announced it approved 12 federal subgrant awards totaling $11.4 million for the purpose of planning, opening, or expanding charter schools in Wisconsin. This is the first round of funding under a standard subgrant competition from a U.S. Department of Education grant program awarded to Wisconsin to support charter school activities. The state’s program prioritizes quality schools serving educationally disadvantageD students. Among the Wisconsin school districts awarded Charter School subgrants is the Weyauwega-Fremont School District. They are receiving $800,000 for the Weyauwega STEM Academy.
FDL COUNTY OFFICE CLOSINGS FOR THE FOURTH
Fond du Lac County offices in the City-County Government Center in Fond du Lac, the Sheriff’s Office lobby window, Department of Health Services and the Portland Street Annex will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th for the observance of Independence Day. The Moraine Lake Consortium call center will be closed all day on July 4th, but will resume normal business hours on July 5th. The Highway Department will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, July 3rd and 4th, in addition to their summer hours of being closed on Fridays.
NO GARBAGE COLLECTION IN OSHKOSH ON THE FOURTH
Due to the City of Oshkosh’s observance of Independence Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection on Thursday, July 4th. Collections for the remainder of the week will be one day later. Garbage and recycling collection scheduled for Friday, July 5th moves to Saturday, July 6th. Regular services will resume on Monday, July 8th. Additionally, the City’s yard waste drop off site located on West 3rd Avenue will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, July 4th. The drop off site will reopen on Friday, July 5th. Residential curbside brush collection for July will take place on the regularly scheduled garbage collection day the week of July 8th through July 12th.
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