11/4/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
4 November 2024 News
THREE VEHICLE CHASES IN ONE NIGHT
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in three high-speed pursuits over less than four and a half hours Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The first in the Town of Auburn led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Waukesha man. The second began at 12:23 Sunday morning on State Highway 23 and covered three miles ending on a dead end road. The driver a 19-year-old Fond du Lac man was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding. The third occurred just after 2 am Sunday morning. It began on Interstate 41 and ended a mile later when the 22-year-old Fond du Lac man driving the vehicle spun out of control and got stuck in the grassy median. He took off on foot and deputies couldn’t locate him, but positively identified him and he was arrested about 8 hours later. He was taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail on felony fleeing and eluding, and misdemeanor resisting and obstructing charges and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. No one was injured during the three pursuits.
HY-VEE OPENING IN RIPON WEDNESDAY
The transition of Webster’s Marketplace to Hy-Vee’s newest store in Ripon will only take a couple of days. Hy-Vee Vice President of Regional Operations Jamie Franck says they anticipate opening on Wednesday at 6 am keeping the same hours that Webster’s operated. Hy-Vee, an employee owned grocery chain, has been around since 1930. The Ripon Store will be there 536th if you include their grocery stores, gas stations, drug stores and other facilities across nine states in the Upper Midwest. Franck says they will be able to bring another level of benefits to employees who stay on from Webster’s. He says like Webster’s Hy-Vee is about supporting the community and over the years they have donated $55 million a year in products, services, goods, and cash to local communities. He emphasizes they will continue to support those that the Webster’s donated to. In addition to their Grand Opening, they have an annual Breakfast for Veterans on Veterans Day and once they get going Steak Night where you pick up a grilled steak and meal on Thursday night’s for only $10.
VOTING
Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg says if you haven’t registered to vote yet for this election and you need to register you will have to do it at the polls tomorrow. If you are registered it’s simply a matter of knowing where your polling location is. Occasionally voters will have to vote at a new polling site, for instance voters in Waupun now have to vote at the new Senior Center and voters living in Ward 13 in Fond du Lac have to vote at the City-County Government Center. Once you’re at your polling location tomorrow there are three things you have to do. You have to state your name, show your picture ID, and sign the polling book. Freiberg says if you have to register you will need your ID and have to show some form of residency such as a utility bill, hunting license, tax bill, etc. More information on voting and where you need to vote is available at My Vote.wi.gov.
TRADED TREASURES DOLLAR STORE
A board member for Traded Treasures Thrift Store and Community Food Pantry in Ripon says there are opportunities for people to save some money and pick up things they need at the store. Shannon Wright says the upper portion of the store is more of a boutique but a couple days a week they open up a dollar store in their basement. The dollar store is open on Wednesdays and most Saturdays. She says proceeds go toward keeping the food pantry stocked, but the dollar store also helps people stretch their dollars and pick up things they need or want. There are toys, kids’ clothes, books, home goods, and other things. The store is located next to the police station on West Jackson Street in Ripon.
BRANDON FAIRWATER VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
The Brandon-Fairwater American Legion Post 78 will host their 25th Annual Veterans Day Program at the Brandon Elementary School gymnasium on Monday, November 11th. At approximately 9:30 am 3 skydivers will bring in flags on the grassy area behind the school. The program in the gym starts at 9:45 am. Veterans and their families are invited to come early at 8:30 am to enjoy some snacks and coffee. The community is invited to join for the special program featuring participation from the Brandon Elementary students. Distinguished guest speakers will include Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, Congressman Glenn Grothman, and Lt. Colonel Jonathan Dorian. This will be the last Veterans Day program at Brandon Elementary; students will be using a different school in Rosendale next year.
NEW DOCTOR SEEING PATIENTS IN RIPON AND WAUPUN
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic welcomes board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist Michelle Bahn-Palma. She is now seeing patients at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic at 835 Parkside Street in Ripon. Dr. Bahn-Palma also sees patients at SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Waupun. She will provide comprehensive health care services to women of all ages, including pregnancy and childbirth, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system, and management of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and sisters, as well as baking/cooking, reading, and staying physically active. Call 920-745-3530 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
The Christmas season gets kicked off in downtown Ripon this weekend with the annual Christmas in the Village celebration. Santa will make a grand entrance Friday evening at approximately 6 pm escorted through the downtown historic district atop a Ripon Fire Truck. He’ll be parading down Watson Street to the Village Green, to light the decorations at the bandstand, and for meet-and-greets with children and those young at heart. He returns to the Village Green Saturday morning from 11 am to 1 pm for more meet-and-greet opportunities. The event will also feature an ice sculpting demonstration on the Square from 11 am to 1 pm, a live reindeer display at the Village Green from 12 to 4 pm, and carriage rides through the district from 2 to 4 pm. The carriage pick-up and drop-off will take place at the corner of Watson and West Fond du Lac Street. Those strolling from shop to shop will find unique gifts, clothing, jewelry, furniture and more. Christmas in the Village is organized by Ripon Main Street.
EMPTY BOWLS SCHEDULED
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Leadership Fond du Lac County Alumni will host Empty Bowls on Wednesday, December 4th at Avenue 795 from 11 am to 1 pm. This year guests can choose between dine-in services or take out. Empty Bowls, established in 2002, is a community-driven effort to fight hunger. It is an opportunity for the community to come together to raise money for local food pantries and shelters. Proceeds from the event benefit area food pantries. There will also be an opportunity to purchase tickets to win raffle baskets. Tickets are available online at the Envision website under the events tab. You can also call 920-921-9500 or by stopping at the Envision office in Fond du Lac.
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