8/6/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
6 August 2024 News
MAN FOUND DEAD IN LAKE WINNEBAGO IDENTIFIED
Winnebago County Sheriff’s officials have released the name of the 64-year-old Oshkosh man found dead in Lake Winnebago last Friday night. Deputies, Town of Black Wolf EMS, and Oshkosh Ambulance responded to the Fahrney Boat Ramp at the Kalbus Country Harbor Campgrounds for a report of a man found floating in the water. Boaters found David Prieto. Prieto was brought to shore and worked on by EMS staff. The County Medical Examiner’s Office eventually pronounced him dead at the scene. An unattended boat found in the lake belonged to him. Sheriff’s officials say while there was no evidence of trauma, the cause of death remains under investigation pending autopsy results.
INMATE DEATH AT WCI LIKELY SELF INFLICTED
Waupun Correctional Institution contacted the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office just before 7:30 Monday morning regarding an inmate death. Sheriff’s officials say the initial investigation is indicating that the death was likely a self-inflicted incident. It also shows that at the time of the discovery, staff responded rapidly and appropriately, providing medical aid in an effort to save the inmate’s life. It is the fifth inmate death reported at the institution since June of 2023 requiring an investigation.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MURDER UPDATE
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about a suspect and the murder of a 42-year-old Village of Richfield woman the early morning hours of August 1st. It happened in the 3500 block of Pleasant Hill. The 41-year-old Village of Richfield man is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of his girlfriend and bond was set at $750,000 cash. The investigation revealed the shooting occurred in a camper trailer where the couple had been staying, during a domestic dispute in which the man became angry and pulled the firearm out. He fired the handgun once, striking the victim and fatally wounding her. He then went into the residence and spoke with family members before the Sheriff’s Office received an abandoned 911 call from the residence a little after 4 am. Deputies responded to investigate and discovered the victim and took the suspect into custody.
SIXTEEN OWI ARRESTS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY OVER THE WEEKEND
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested 16 people over the weekend for OWI related offenses. Eight of the drivers were arrested for their first operating while under the influence offense. One driving complaint was for a vehicle that nearly caused a crash, another for an unresponsive driver at a gas station, and a third as the at fault driver in a crash. At least three of the OWI arrests involved drivers with passengers under the age of 16 in the vehicle. Two of the drivers were arrested for their seventh OWI offense. The arrests were made from Friday through Sunday.
BEACH AND BOAT LANDING CLOSURES LIFTED
The Green Lake County Health Department says all of the swimming and beach closings and advisories issued for three sights around Green Lake last week have now been lifted. Blue-green algae containing toxins was the concern. Closures were lifted for the swim beach and boat landing at Dodge Memorial County Park and the County Highway K Marsh Boat Landing last Friday. The Hattie Sherwood Beach swim advisory was lifted Monday afternoon. The Green Lake Association and the Green Lake Sanitary District will continue to monitor the water quality of beaches and lakes.
MISSING MAIL INQUIRY
Hometown Broadcasting News looked into recent reports that a number of people in Ripon, Berlin, and Oshkosh had problems with missing mail at the beginning of July. The Ripon postmaster referred us to the United States Postal Service’s Corporate Communications office for Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. That in turn led to the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. We also contacted U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s and Congressman Glenn Grothman’s offices to let them know about possible issues. Eventually the Corporate Communications office acknowledged there were issues. A spokesperson with the office said in an email response, “We’ve been made aware of customer concerns regarding mail service in the Fox Valley area and we’re making every effort to ensure this is resolved as quickly as possible.”
CONGRESSMAN GROTHMAN ON CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Congressman Glenn Grothman says if you have an issue with a government agency not to forget about his office’s constituent services. He believes hundreds of people forget they can call their Congressman about a problem. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says they typically handle issues people have with the Veteran’s Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and Immigration. He says problems frustrating people for months at a time get cleared up fast when his office intervenes. His office can also help if you have an issue with the postal service. Congressman Grothman has offices in Washington, D.C. and Fond du Lac. The phone number for his D.C. office is 202-225-2476 and for his Fond du Lac office it is 920-907-0624.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES UNDERGOING REVALUATIONS IN OSHKOSH
Commercial Properties in Oshkosh are currently going through the same reassessments that private property went through earlier this year. City Councilman Jacob Floam says if someone wants to dispute the reassessment they receive there is the opportunity to appeal and that information can be found on the Oshkosh City website. Floam says he would like to see the city have its reassessments done every three years so property owners don’t see such a major increase in their property assessments when they are done. He says the last reassessment was done in 2017 and the one before that was performed in 2008. The new property values will be reflected on property taxes bills when they are issued this December.
Rony’s Recruit Fundraiser Continues
The Rony’s Recruit fundraiser to replace the retiring K9 for the Ripon Police Department continues to gain steam. Beau, Reid and Gage Mueller recently hosted a lemonade and food stand on behalf of the fundraising effort. The boys were able to raise over $3,000. Meanwhile Webster’s Marketplace is selling Rony’s Recruit Paws at their registers through August 16th hoping to match up to the first $5,000 in donations. That effort will be capped by a brat fry at Webster’s on Saturday, August 17th from 10 am to 2 pm. Police Officer Lindsey Michels says it is a great time to see Rony and interact with their officers. She says this fall or winter Officer Brandon Howell will be training with the dog that will replace Rony when he retires. Rony recently turned 11 years old. (Ripon Police Department photo).
ALTO FAIR
The 78th Annual 4-H Alto Fair is this Wednesday and Thursday. Things get started Wednesday morning shortly after 7 am with an Egg and Ham Breakfast. Other features Wednesday include the Livestock Auction at 6 pm, a Tractor Pull at 7 pm, music by the Gospel group the Whisnants also at 7 pm, followed by Fireworks at 9 pm. Other fun includes a carnival, the Milwaukee Flyers, and a baking contest. Highlights Thursday include a Tractor Pull at 10 am, the fair parade featuring the UW Marching Band at 1 pm, the firefighters’ water fight at 5:30 pm, and music by Star Six Nine at 7:30 pm. A full list of the fair’s activities can be found at Alto Fair.com. You can get to the fair by going 4 miles north of Waupun on State Highway 49 to County Highway E to EE, or 4 miles south of Brandon on State Highway 49 to County Highway AS.
LUNCH AND LEARN POWER OR ATTORNEY IN BEAVER DAM
The SSM Health at Home and the Charleston House are partnering to offer a free Lunch and Learn in Beaver Dam on Thursday, August 29th. The program on Medical Power of Attorney will be from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at The Watermark at 209 South Center Street. Deb Toth and Rachel Hoff of SSM Health will share information about advance care planning and making decisions about the care an individual would want to receive if they become unable to speak for themselves. Participants will be able to complete their Medical Power of Attorney as the social workers will be able to witness and sign documents. For reservations, call the Beaver Dam Recreation Department at 920-887-4639. Lunch will be provided by the Charleston House.
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