12/13/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
13 December 2024 News
FDL MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING HIGH SPEED PURSUIT
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s officials say a 19-year-old Fond du Lac man fleeing a high-speed pursuit in the southeastern portion of the county last night even rammed a deputy’s squad car head on in an effort to get away from the deputy and Campbellsport Police. But the damage done at a lower speed during the impact was enough to cause the man to lose control on Highway 67. His vehicle went into a ditch and rolled multiple times, striking a telephone pole and causing a power outage for houses and businesses in the area. He had to be extricated from his vehicle and was flown to ThedaClark Regional Medical Center in Neenah with non-life-threatening injuries. The Fond du Lac teen is being charged with 2 counts of felony fleeing, marijuana possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, and multiple traffic violations. The pursuit began at 8:13 pm because the man was speeding. It was cut near the Village of Campbellsport, but picked up later after the man left the village. The two pursuits covered nearly 10 miles.
HORICON BURGLARY ARRESTS
Horicon Police and Dodge County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four people involved in a break-in at Marshland Pharmacy in Horicon early Thursday morning. Police responded to a burglar alarm shortly after 4 am at the pharmacy at 700 Washington Street. Officers confirmed a burglary had occurred and asked for back up from the Sheriff’s Office. Officers remained on the scene continuing their investigation. Four suspects were taken into custody. The investigation is on-going.
DODGE COUNTY STORAGE UNIT BREAK INS
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports in the last week of storage units being burglarized. It occurred at multiple locations in the county. The Sheriff’s Office is asking if you are renting a storage unit to check to make sure that unit is secure. If you happen to be at that unit and notice suspicious persons or activity you are asked to report it to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Department is also recommending installation of a trail camera or other monitoring device inside your storage unit facing the door to monitor it should someone decide to break in.
GREENHOUSE FIRE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
Fire destroyed a greenhouse in Washington County’s Town of Trenton Thursday morning. The Sheriff’s Office got a report of the fire in the 5900 block of County Trunk Y at 7:17 am. The caller reported visible smoke and flames coming from the greenhouse. Deputies and Newburg Fire Department were dispatched. A deputy arriving on the scene confirmed the greenhouse was actively burning. Due to winds a barn located 30 to 40 feet to the east of the greenhouse was at risk. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. The preliminary investigation found heat lamps and heating pads being used for newly purchased baby chickens inside the greenhouse may have caused the fire. A tractor in the greenhouse and the greenhouse itself were a total loss. No one was injured during the blaze.
RYAN BORGWARDT’S MARRIAGE ENDING
Ryan Borgwardt’s wife is seeking to end her marriage to the 45-year-old Watertown man who faked his own drowning so he could leave her and their children to meet a woman in Eastern Europe. Court documents were filed Thursday that indicate Emily Borgwardt filed a petition in Dodge County Court seeking a legal separation from Ryan Borgwardt. According to the petition, the marriage is “irrevocably broken,” but that wasn’t elaborated on in the document. An attorney for Emily Borgwardt would not comment on the matter. Ryan Borgwardt does not have an attorney. According to the petition the couple has been married 22 years and Emily Borgwardt is seeking sole custody of their three teenaged-children. She works at a private school in Watertown. Ryan is listed as self-employed. He is currently residing at an “unknown address.” A hearing in the case is scheduled in April.
BERLIN REFERENDUM FAILURE
The Superintendent of the Berlin Area School District says following a pair of failures to pass a referendum in the past two years they will not be rushing back to voters with another try. Emmett Durtschi says he was disappointed they were unable to pass last month’s operational referendum. He points out this time they only had one question and for a much reduced amount. He says since the failure of the initial referendum they were able to make $1 million in cuts in staffing. He says with the failure of the November referendum they will have to make about $1 million in cuts each year. Durtschi stresses they want to do the right thing for taxpayers but also for the kids. He hopes they can make the cuts mostly through attrition such as people retiring or choosing to leave the district, but they might have to implement layoffs for some cuts. Durtschi says the Berlin Area School District has historically been a low-funded, low-revenue district.
RIPON COMMON COUNCIL NOTES
The Ripon Common Council this week approved the hiring of a new Finance Director/Assistant City Administrator. City Administrator Adam Sonntag says Shawn Lanser is an incredibly qualified individual. Mayor Ted Grant echoed that saying Shawn will be a great asset to the city’s administration. It was also mentioned that Lanser has done his homework on the City watching months of past Common Council meetings online. Lanser has 19 years of experience with the City of Glendale overseeing all financial related items. Sonntag says Lanser can start as soon as next week. The Council this week also approved the Business Improvement District Operational Plan for 2025 and a proposal for the City Hall Flooring Project. Three bids were put in for that project with it being awarded to Surface and Surroundings of Ripon for $41,899. The City had budgeted $45,000 for the project. It will entail removing existing flooring and installing new carpet tile in the police department, administrative offices, conference room/mayor office area, and the 2 sleeping rooms in the EMS area.
BATTLING HOLIDAY STRESS
A registered nurse with the Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic at Ripon Community Hospital says they are available if holiday stress leads to a mental health crisis. Shari Klenke says people need to set realistic expectations for themselves and others during the holidays. Other tips include choosing to spend time with people you feel comfortable with, planning fun things to do, setting aside time for yourself, looking after your physical health, setting limits, being grateful for what you have, and doing something positive. She says if those things don’t work and you feel you can’t take any more stress think about visiting their Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic. You would start through the Emergency Department at Ripon Community Hospital. You can also call them at 920-745-3850.
HOLIDAY FOOD SAFETY
Fond du Lac County’s Public Health Officer has some food preparation and storage tips to prevent bacteria from spoiling your holiday gatherings. Kim Mueller says before you prepare food make sure you wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. You should wash from your wrist all the way through your fingers for about 20 seconds. When slicing or cutting meats and vegetables use separate cutting boards to prevent cross contamination. As for the food itself Mueller says keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold if you can. She recommends not leaving food out for more than two hours after it is cooked and keeping cold foods at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below if possible. She says leftovers will only be good for about three or four days unless you freeze them right after the meal.
HY-VEE HAMS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As part of its annual Hams for the Holidays campaign, Hy-Vee employees will join with local first responders to distribute 200 Hormel® Cure 81® hams Saturday beginning at 10 am at Hy-Vee’s store in Ripon. The event benefits families in need. Now in its eighth year, Hams for the Holidays, is a collaborative effort with Hormel Foods to help fight food insecurity in communities served by Hy-Vee stores. The Ripon Hy-Vee is one of 18 stops that Hy-Vee is making across its eight-state region delivering 5,000 total hams. The event continues until noon or until all hams are distributed, whichever occurs first.
HOLLY JOLLY TOP PRIZE TICKET SOLD IN BEAVER DAM
A Lowell man has claimed the top prize in the Wisconsin Lottery’s Holly Jolly Raffle Lotto game, $125,000. Thomas Tiougan of Lowell claimed the prize Tuesday at the Madison Lottery Office. He bought his winning ticket at the Kwik Trip on North Spring Street in Beaver Dam. The winning number was drawn Monday, along with winning numbers for the 1,828 cash prizes within the game. It isn’t the first time a big winning ticket has been purchased from the Beaver Dam Kwik Trip. Since 2019, the Wisconsin Lottery retailer has sold winning $45,000 and $500,000 scratch tickets and a winning $10,000 Mega Millions ticket.
MEET MR REEVES
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of Menominee Park Zoo’s new Bear and Fox Exhibit and the arrival of the Zoo’s new black bear, Mr. Reeves. The event at the zoo in Oshkosh will be held on Sunday from 12:30 to 3 pm. The Zoo will be open, and the public is invited for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:30 pm followed by holiday festivities. Admission is free. Attendees can meet the trio of feisty foxes and their fun-loving neighbor, Mr. Reeves. There will be carolers and musicians spreading the joy of the holiday season. The Zoo will sell special black bear and fox souvenirs during the event. The public is encouraged to take part in the opportunity to sip on some hot cocoa and have a fox or bear-shaped cookie. A very special jolly guest will also be visiting the event from the North Pole.
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