9/16/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
16 September 2024 News
The Ripon Police Department and Ripon Parks and Recreation Department held a First Responder Community Touch-A-Truck event at Barlow Park in Ripon Saturday. All manner of vehicles participated from a number of City departments and the community. ThedaStar Helicopter also participated landing in the park. For more click here.
POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVES FOUND IN WAUPUN
A Good Samaritan cleaning up litter and debris from Rock River in Waupun while levels were low came across what appeared to be very old explosive devices potentially military related Saturday afternoon. Police responded to North State Street near Reinhardt Street just after 3 pm. Officers contacted Fond du Lac County Emergency Management who contacted the Department of Military Affairs for assistance. A Master Sergeant in Explosive Ordinance Disposal from the Wisconsin Air National Guard agreed that a response was needed to remove the devices. Police then contacted the Dane County Bomb Squad. About 7 pm, an assistant commander with the Bomb Squad arrived. The Squad removed the devices and took them to a safer location to determine what they are. It is undetermined whether the devices are explosives or what their origin are. Police are grateful to the citizen who was doing a good deed and contacted authorities.
ATV INJURY ACCIDENT IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Sheriff’s officials say a 46-year-old Town of Hartford man suffered life-threatening injuries in an ATV crash at the intersection of Arthur Road and County Highway U in the Town of Hartford Friday night. A passerby came upon the accident and reported it shortly before 9 pm. When rescue personnel and deputies arrived they began life-saving measures on the victim. Flight for Life flew the man to Aurora Medical Center in Summit. He was reported in stable condition. A single ATV was located upright in a ditch.
FDL COUNTY SINGLE VEHICLE INJURY ACCIDENT
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on County Highway W north of Johnsburg in the Town of Calumet early Friday morning. Also responding were State Patrol, Mount Calvary Ambulance, Calumet Fire Department, Fond du Lac Ambulance and Flight for Life. A man was found near the crashed vehicle. He was treated at the scene and flown to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. A caller reported the accident to the County’s Communications Center just before 2 am.
BERLIN SCHOOLS REFERENDUM
Voters in the Berlin Area School District will be voting on an operational referendum for the school district during the November 5th election. District Superintendent Emmett Durtschi says they are asking for a total of about $7 million over four years beginning with just over $800,000 for the next school year. He points out they trimmed nearly $1 million from their budget the past year and will continue to make cuts whether the referendum passes or not so if it does pass the amount they ask for each of those four years could actually be lower. He says if it doesn’t pass the cuts will be more dramatic. The estimated average tax impact of a successful referendum would be a $38 increase per $100,000 of value on a property. Durtschi says over the past few years 85 percent of the school districts in the state have gone to an operational referendum.
ESOPAGEAL CANCER CASES INCREASING
A general surgeon for SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic urges those who suffer from constant and severe heartburn or acid reflux to have it checked out. Dr. Horace Lo sees patients at Ripon Community Hospital. He says it may be something that could be corrected with surgery. But he recommends asking your primary care physician about having an upper endoscopy performed to make sure it isn’t something more serious. He says antacids relieve the acidic symptoms but do nothing about recurring reflux. Dr. Lo says constant scarring from the stomach acid can lead to bleeds and ulcers and longer term can lead to a precancerous disease or even esophageal cancer. He points out over the past 15 years cases of esophageal cancer have increased significantly. Dr. Lo can be reached by calling 920-745-3540.
SSM HEALTH FLU VACCINE CLINICS
With the flu season approaching, the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Regional Clinic is offering several seasonal flu vaccination clinics for adults and children. Those clinics are being held at SSM Health, clinics, hospital, and pharmacies from early October to mid-November. Locations include Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Campbellsport, Fox Lake, Mayville, Mt. Calvary, Ripon, and Waupun. Some welcome walk-ins while others are available by appointment only. A complete list is available in our story at Hometown Broadcasting.com. COVID-19 vaccines will be available in late October. Flu vaccines are subject to availability. For pregnant women who are not Fond du Lac Regional Clinic patients, a physician’s order is required. Children must not be ill on the day they come for their flu vaccines. They will not be able to see their health care provider prior to their flu vaccines. Children eight years and under who are getting a flu vaccine for the first time will need two doses, one month apart.
9/15/24 SSM Health FDL Regional Clinic Offering Seasonal Flu Vaccinations – Hometown Broadcasting
LATE LOTTERY CREDIT
The state’s Department of Revenue reminds eligible Wisconsin property owners that the deadline to apply for the late lottery and gaming credit for their 2023 property tax bill is October 1st. Each year, qualifying Wisconsin taxpayers receive a lottery and gaming credit on their property tax bills. The lottery credit provides direct property tax relief and is displayed on tax bills as a reduction of property taxes due. Eligible property owners should check their 2023 property tax bills to ensure they have received the credit. If their December 2023 property tax bill did not show the credit, they can still file a late claim online application with the Department of Revenue through the Lottery Credit Online Application Portal by October 1st.
PREPARATIONS CONTINUE FOR DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS
Preparations continue for Ripon’s Dickens of a Christmas Celebration. Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mandy Kimes says they’ve been lining up homes for the Sunday, December 7th Tour of Homes event. She says they will have six homes and three historic churches. She says the Ripon Historical Society’s Pedrick-Lawson House Museum and the Little White Schoolhouse will be included in the tour. Of course there will be the Living Windows, Enchanted Forest, a Parade and much more during the weekend long event in December. Kimes says they will have a few new things, but Dickens of a Christmas is one of the special events that set Ripon apart from others.
VOTING BEGINS ON COOLEST THING MADE IN WISCONSIN
Voting begins online today for the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Officials with Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce say there are 130 nominees for the 9th annual contest which highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion manufacturing industry. The companies employ nearly 500,000 residents, invest in their communities, contribute to the economy, and more. Voting will determine the Top 16 products that will compete in a bracket-style tournament called Manufacturing Madness. During each of the rounds, the public is encouraged to vote once per day, per device at Made in Wis.com. Ultimately, the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin will be crowned at WMC’s Business Day in Madison on October 17th.
Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
ENVISION PROGRAM ON RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
Envision Greater Fond du Lac launched the Public Office Preparation 101 program last year. The 2024 cohort will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd and Wednesday, October 9th. Both sessions are 4 to 7 pm. Registrants are required to attend both sessions which will be held in the boardroom of the Envision offices in Fond du Lac. Program participants will be provided with essential information and skills needed for success in public office. They will explore basic competencies, including how to navigate the paperwork process; fundraising and spending; campaigning; and building public persona. It will feature former state representatives and other experienced presenters on topics relevant to running for office in Fond du Lac County. Registration is open for the 2024 program and can be found on the Envision Greater Fond du Lac website, under the events tab.
Public Office Preparation 101 (POP101) (envisiongreaterfdl.com)
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