6/7/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
7 June 2024 News
AS SEEN ON THE CITY OF RIPON POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK PAGE
Plush Patrol 2024 has begun! Spidey and Bear were our first ride-alongs. They started their morning with Officer Michels visiting the Fond du Lac County building. They got to see the Clerk of Courts, courtrooms, and visited with Security. They returned to Ripon to check out the PD staff board made by Graphic Sign and get updates on our #RonysRecruit fundraiser from Rony himself. They also got to see City hall and our records department. They ended their day with Officer Howell and received their ride-along completion certificates. Thanks Bear and Spidey for spending the day with us! This summer program is organized by City of Ripon WI Parks and Recreation. (Ripon Police Department photo).
SEVEN ARRESTED IN OSHKOSH DRUG INVESTIGATION
The culmination of a drug investigation in Oshkosh resulted in the execution of a search warrant in the 1400 block of Walnut Street Wednesday and the arrest of seven Oshkosh residents. Those arrested ranged in age from 35 to 74-years-old. Charges varied for the individuals but included carrying a concealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a drug dwelling, possession of an illegally obtained prescription, and felony and misdemeanor bail jumping. Two of the suspects were placed on probation holds.
HEARINGS RESCHEDULED FOR TWO CHARGED WITH GIRLS SEX TRAFFICKING
Preliminary hearings have been rescheduled for a Fond du Lac man and woman charged in connection with the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. During hearings Thursday in Fond du Lac County court Judge Anthony Nehls granted requests to move today’s preliminary hearings for 31-year-old Juan Carlos Rocha Mejia and 33-year-old Elia Antonio to June 28th. An attorney for the State Public Defender’s Office explained they have an attorney willing to accept appointment to Antonio’s case, but that lawyer is not available today. A public defender hasn’t been found for Rocha Mejia yet. Rocha Mejia was arrested during a SWAT operation on May 19th after Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Town of Oakfield home. The girl showed up there after breaking away from Rocha Mejia who had her in a van was trying to tie her down, blindfold, and sexually assault her. According to the criminal complaint Antonio who is the victim’s mother claimed Rocha Mejia intimidated and threatened her into turning the girl over to him. Both Rocha Mejia and Elia Antonio are in the country illegally.
OSHKOSH MAN ALLEGEDLY THREATENS NEIGHBORS WITH MOLOTOV COCKTAIL
A 37-year-old Oshkosh man was charged this week for allegedly threatening his neighbor with a Molotov cocktail. Elijah Getman is also charged with disorderly conduct for the incident last Friday. According to the criminal complaint Oshkosh Police responded to a call in the 500 block of Central Street. The neighbor claimed Getman was holding a Molotov cocktail and possibly a knife. Officers arriving on the scene saw Getman holding a Molotov cocktail in one hand and a lighter in the other. They commanded him to put down the Molotov and at first he did not comply but ultimately placed it on the ground. Getman told officers his neighbor repeatedly urinates outside and that day his girlfriend and 8-year-old daughter saw the man urinate on a bush in a shared driveway. An argument with the neighbor ensued and a few minutes later Getman brought out the Molotov cocktail. Getman was released on a $5,000 signature bond and is back in court on June 17th.
CONGRESSMAN GROTHMAN ON IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDER
Congressman Glenn Grothman says President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Immigration won’t have enough impact on the number of illegal immigrants crossing our border with Mexico. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says cutting the number of illegal immigrants making the crossing each month from 250,000 to 150,000 is still much higher than the number that were crossing during Trump’s presidency which was about 5,000 to 20,000 a month. He says fully implemented over the next five months President Biden’s executive order is still way too high. Grothman points out at the same time the U.S. has never had so many people being sworn in as legal immigrants.
RIPON BIKE RODEO SUNDAY
The Ripon Police Department and Trinity Evangelical Free Church will be hosting their 9th Annual Bike Rodeo at Barlow Park from 11:30 am to 2 pm this Sunday. Pastor Paul Ethington says it’s a free family event for children of all ages with eight different safety stations including a bike tune up station. Kids who arrive with bike helmets will receive a gift. There will be free bike helmets, backpacks, high-visibility ankle-bands, and water bottles while supplies last. Free sack lunches and drinks will be provided. Other activities include a bounce house and lawn games. Pastor Ethington says the bike rodeo is made possible by a grant from the Webster Foundation, and other sponsors include the Ripon Culver’s and McDonald’s. Kids can also be registered to win a new bike. There will be a worship service at the park that morning at 10 am for those who want to take it in.
BASD WRAPS UP CLASSES FOR SCHOOL YEAR
The Berlin Area School District recently wrapped up its classes for the school year, with high school graduation and a lunch honoring teachers for their contributions. Last day of school was May 31st. This year’s Class of 2024 at Berlin High School numbered about 130 graduates. A week before graduation the annual scholarship night was held. District Superintendent Emmett Durtschi says graduating seniors were awarded over $200,000 in scholarships. He says during a luncheon they honored some of their retiring teachers who altogether have over 200 years of teaching experience. Next week summer school starts in the district.
DODGE COUNTY BOARD VACANCY
Candidates are being sought for a vacancy on the Dodge County Board of Supervisors. The seat representing District 15 is open. The District consists of Ward 2 in the Town of LeRoy, Wards 1 through 3 in the Town of Lomira, Ward 2 and 4 in the Town of Theresa, and Ward 1 in the Village of Brownsville. County Board Chairman David Frohling will appoint someone to the vacancy which also needs to be confirmed by the County Board. Any qualified voter in District 15 interested in the vacancy should submit a letter of interest and resume by emailing Frohling by Monday, June 17th. His email address is dfrohling@co.dodge.wi.us.
MARKESAN JUNE DAIRY DAYS
Markesan celebrates June Dairy Month with June Dairy Days today and tomorrow. Things get started at 4:30 pm with the Green Lake County Pork Producers annual pig roast at the city garage they will serve until everything is gone. Also at the city garage at 4:30 Tom Winkers will perform. There’s a street dance under the big tent at Kiwanis Park with Star Six Nine performing from 8:30 to Midnight. Also at Kiwanis Park from 5 to close there is a carnival. Saturday brings another fun-packed day including the June Dairy Days parade at 7 pm. There will also be entertainment by Denny Kok and Cherry Pie. A full schedule of activities is available at the City of Markesan website.
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READ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND CELEBRATION
The Oshkosh Area School District and Read Elementary School invite the community to the grand opening celebration for the school’s newly renovated $540,000 playground and outdoor learning spaces. The celebration will be from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, June 25th. After months of construction, the final phase of the Read Elementary playground renovation project will be unveiled. Highlights of the fire station-themed playground include a fire truck play structure, swings, a ninja obstacle course, book walk, musical instruments, performance stage, outdoor classroom, community gardens, little free library, tree-to-tree walk, cedar playhouse and more. Grand opening festivities will include a real fire truck on site, meet and greet with Marshall from Paw Patrol and Firefighter John from the Oshkosh Fire Department, free face painting, free Kona Ice, free books from United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library and music by Will Nye the DJ Guy.
MPTC WELDING BOOT CAMP GRADUATES
Twenty students earned their certification this year through Moraine Park Technical College’s Welding Boot Camp. Nine of them were recognized at the spring completion ceremony on Thursday, May 30th at the Fond du Lac Campus Conference Center. The boot camp programs aid to address the skilled worker shortage through short-term skill development training. The boot camps are free for participants and focus on teaching skills tailored to specific career pathways. The program features a 144-hour paid internship. Participating internship sites for the 2023-24 academic year were American Exchanger Services, Apache Stainless Equipment, BCI Burke, Bradley Corporation, The Jor-Mac Company, Mid-States Aluminum, and Wabash.
WAUPUN NURSE RECOGNIZED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
A registered nurse with SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital has been awarded the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes nurses who have devoted their life’s work to the compassionate care of others. Kim Graff works with the hospital’s medical/surgical unit. The award gives staff a way to express their gratitude, and recognizes the legacies that have sustained and shaped the heritage of nursing. Some of the comments her teammates made in nominating Graff include, “Kim has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy throughout the years I have known her. As a nursing professional, Kim has exhibited leadership skills in various capacities.” She was also praised for helping to shape and grow the nursing community. Recipients of the award receive a certificate, lapel pin and sculpture with a personalized plaque.
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