9/13/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
13 September 2024 News
TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department handled two fatal accidents Wednesday afternoon. At 3:49 pm a collision was reported between a sedan and semi-truck on County Highway M near Trading Post Trail in the Town of Trenton. The operator of the vehicle, a Washington County man in his sixties, died at the scene. The semi operator was not injured. The semi was stopped in traffic to deliver equipment and the sedan ran into the back of it. Shortly before 4:30 pm the Sheriff’s communications center took a 911 call reporting a farm accident at 2742 Hillside Road in the Town of Polk. Shortly after Sheriff’s deputies and first responders arrived they located the victim. The 69-year-old Town of Polk man died at the scene. Sheriff’s officials say the man’s death appears to be accidental in nature, foul play is not suspected.
FIRE DAMAGES FDL HOME
Late yesterday morning Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue was sent to 563 West Scott Street for a fire in a two-story single-family home. Crews found heavy fire on the outside of one side of the home. They quickly knocked down the fire and entered the home to check for fire extension. The fire did not make it inside the home. There was only minimal smoke damage. Three dogs were safely removed from the house at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes. The cause and origin of the fire is being determined. (Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue photo).
MISPERCEPTION LEADS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE AT FDL SCHOOL
The misperception of a caller led to a large law enforcement response to Evans Elementary School in Fond du Lac Thursday morning. Shortly before 10 am police responded to the school for a report of a male dressed in black clothing with a bandana on his head carrying what appeared to be a long gun and a bag strapped around his shoulder. The caller told the Fond du Lac County Communications Center the person had just walked into the north entrance of the school. Police and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the school. School district safety protocols for staff and students were followed allowing law enforcement to search and clear the school. The individual was located. It turned out he was carrying a longer umbrella and had a single strapped pouch style bag around his shoulder. There was no threat to school safety. Fond du Lac Police Chief Aaron Goldstein commended the citizen for immediately reporting the perceived threat and the school district for initiating safety protocols.
STRONG ARMED ROBBERY INVESTIGATION IN OSHKOSH
Oshkosh Police are asking for the public’s help to find two men who robbed a woman Wednesday night in the area of Otter Avenue and Broad Street on the city’s east side. The woman was walking in the area about 10:15 that evening when she was approached by two black men who forcibly stole her back pack. They were wearing dark-colored sweatshirts or hoodies. One or both were also wearing dark Nike sweatpants and Jordan brand sneakers. They stole a black Nike brand backpack from the victim. It contained several items, including a gray Wendy’s Restaurant shirt and a red Wendy’s Restaurant hat. Anyone with video footage or who locates the stolen items is asked to contact Detective Paul Frey at 920-236-5267. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477.
FORMER FDL FIREFIGHTER SENTENCED TO PRISON ON CHILD PORN POSSESSION CHARGE
A former Fond du Lac firefighter convicted of possessing child pornography has been sentenced to three years in prison and three years of extended supervision. Fifty-one-year-old Edgar Ramirez-Tellez was sentenced in Fond du Lac County court Thursday on one count of possession of child pornography. He pled no contest to the charge in June. Nine similar charges were read into the record and dismissed. The 18-year veteran of Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue was placed on administrative leave while the case was being resolved. According to the criminal complaint agents with the state’s Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation interviewed him at a Fond du Lac Fire Station in early August of last year. Ramirez-Tellez admitted to having sexually explicit images of children on his cell phone and a tablet he brought to work in his lunch cooler.
FORMER WAUPUN PRISON WORKER PLEADS GUILTY TO ACCEPTING BRIBES
A former facilities repair worker at Waupun Correctional Institution has pled guilty to accepting bribes to smuggle contraband into the prison. Federal prosecutors say 47-year-old William Lee Homan of Fox Lake pled guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. He will be sentenced on December 12th. Homan faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. According to court documents Homan received approximately 125 bribe payments totaling $53,579 from July 17th, 2022 to September 30th, 2023. The bribes were from inmates, former inmates, and their associates in exchange for smuggling contraband into the prison. The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.
FDL COUNTY WAITING ON WORD OF WEDC GRANT APPROVAL
Fond du Lac County was specifically mentioned in a bill in the state legislature that set aside $20 million for counties losing their two-year University of Wisconsin campuses. Fond du Lac County owned the land and buildings used by the UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac when the campus closed in June. County Executive Sam Kaufman says he spoke in Madison when the bill came up for a hearing in the state legislature. Fond du Lac County had already started redeveloping what is now known as the Fond du Lac County Campus. Kaufman says they applied for the $2 million grant to help with the transition. The money is being administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The grant needs the approval of the WEDC Board of Directors.
CITY OF BERLIN DEPARTURES
It is the last day in office for two Berlin city officials today. City Administrator Sara Rutkowski is leaving to take another public service job in another community and Alderperson Luke Dretske is moving to Ripon. Berlin Alderperson Emmett Durtschi says he and the city appreciate what Rutkowski has done for the city over the years. He says she is originally from Berlin and cared about her staff and the city. Meanwhile Dretske was about 5 months into a second two-year term serving Wards 1 and 7. Durtschi says he appreciated working along with Luke on the Common Council. There is a posting for the City Administrator’s job on the city’s website and the city hired a firm to help with the search. Meanwhile, someone will serve in that role in the interim. Dretske’s replacement on the Council will be appointed to serve out his term which runs to April of 2026.
ARCHERY AND CROSSBOW DEER HUNT STARTS TOMORROW
The state’s Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Saturday. The two seasons run through January 5th, except in the 35 counties and metro subunits that have extended seasons open until January 31st. Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago counties are among those counties with extended seasons. The early archery and crossbow seasons are great opportunities for hunters to harvest antlerless deer before they change their patterns and experience additional hunting pressure during the gun deer season. Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations remain available in many counties.
Antlerless deer harvest authorization availability 2024 | | Wisconsin DNR
HEARTBURN OR WORSE
A general surgeon for SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic says if you have heartburn or acid reflux on a regular basis you should have it checked out to make sure it isn’t something more serious. Dr. Horace Lo sees patients at Ripon Community Hospital. He says a hiatal hernia or a malfunctioning sphincter muscle between the esophagus and stomach can allow stomach acid to back up. Dr. Lo says a hiatal hernia pushes the stomach up through the diaphragm. He says antacids relieve the acidic symptoms but do nothing about recurring reflux. He points out symptoms recurring more than twice a week or interfering with daily activities are due to gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. He recommends seeing your healthcare provider to see if they would suggest an endoscopy to make sure it isn’t something more serious. There may be a surgical option to repair the hernia or strengthen the sphincter muscle. Dr. Lo can be reached by calling 920-745-3540.
GRUMPY OLD MEN
The Fond du Lac Community Theatre will be performing the beloved comedy Grumpy Old Men, based on the hit 1993 film of the same name. The production will run Thursday through Saturday, September 26th through the 28th with 7 pm performances, and a Sunday, September 29th 2 pm matinee. Performances will be at the Goodrich Little Theater at 72 West 9th Street in Fond du Lac. The show is 2 hours and 30 minutes long, with one 15-minute intermission. Tickets are available online or in person at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts during regular business hours. Guests can also purchase tickets at the box office one hour before each show for an additional $3 per ticket.
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