2/14/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
14 February 2025 News
FDL MAN CONVICTED OF RECKLESS HOMICIDE
A 42-year-old North Fond du Lac man has pled no contest to a charge of first degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime for the drug overdose death of a Town of Lamartine man on June 11th of 2022. Jeremy Stoll made the plea in Fond du Lac County Court Thursday. Judge Tricia Walker then found him guilty. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for June 2nd. According to the criminal complaint Sheriff’s investigators were able to establish a connection between Stoll and the victim 37-year-old Russell Barton through Facebook chats the two of them had about drug transactions. Seventy-one messages were sent on Facebook Messenger. The last message from Stoll to the victim was on the day Barton died asking, “Where You At?” An autopsy determined Barton died of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine toxicity and the manner of death was accidental. The case was investigated by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office and is being prosecuted by District Attorney Eric Toney.
HEARING DELAYED FOR SHOOTING AND CHASE SUSPECT
The 46-year-old Milwaukee man suspected of robbing and assaulting a man in Omro and leading authorities on a wild chase with a U-Haul in Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties was in Winnebago County Court Thursday. Omah Brown’s attorney requested that the scheduled plea and sentencing hearing being rescheduled for 60 days out. It was rescheduled for April 21st. Meanwhile his co-defendant 27-year-old Shakierra Ray of Green Bay pled no contest Tuesday to felony theft and felon in possession of a firearm charges and was sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison and 7 ½ years of extended supervision. According to the criminal complaint during the robbery last July 15th the victim, a 65-year-old Omro man, was hit in the head and shot in the left hand during a struggle over the gun. Brown and Ray used a U-Haul to get away. The subsequent vehicle chase culminated in Fond du Lac.
HIT AND RUN CAUSING DEATH SUSPECT COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL
The 60-year-old Oshkosh man suspected of striking and killing a pedestrian during a pizza delivery has been found competent to stand trial. A hearing was held in Winnebago County Wednesday for Mark Radley. A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 4th and if he maintains his innocence a three day jury trial starting October 7th. According to the criminal complaint Oshkosh Police were called to Ohio Street and West Third Avenue the evening of January 10th of last year. A 38-year-old man had been struck by a vehicle and was bleeding extensively. He died a short time later. Police were able to determine the license plate of the vehicle involved. They traced it to Radley. The van he was driving had damage to the front end. He was making a pizza delivery at the time of the accident. Police were able to get video from the restaurant he worked for to confirm when he left the store and returned. He allegedly told police he left the scene because he didn’t know what he hit.
THEISEN’S COMING TO RIPON
Theisen’s Home, Farm, and Auto is adding a fourth location in Wisconsin this fall. The Iowa-based farm, home, and automotive store will be located in the former K-Mart building in Ripon. They also have stores in Jefferson, Sparta, and Black River Falls and 21 stores in Iowa. The Ripon store will be their 25th. In a press release, Theisen’s says that the store will create over 50 jobs and will continue the company’s goals of supporting local organizations and nonprofits. Betty Byers is the Regional Manager at Theisen’s. She says they are excited to bring the store to Ripon. She says, “We love being a part of communities where we can call our customers by name, and we can’t wait to provide Ripon with the quality products and friendly service Theisen’s is known for.” A Facebook page for Theisen’s Ripon store has already been created.
RIPON COLLEGE FVTC ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Ripon College and Fox Valley Technical College have established an articulation agreement that enables students earning Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees at FVTC to easily transfer to Ripon College, where they will be recognized with junior status and complete their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in two additional years at Ripon College. The agreement was signed by Ripon College President Victoria Folse and Fox Valley Technical College President Christopher Matheny on February 6th. After completing either the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Fox Valley Technical College, Ripon College will transfer a minimum of 60 credits to Ripon and all credits earned as part of those degrees will be accepted. You can read more about the articulation agreement at the Ripon College website.
Ripon College signs articulation agreement with Fox Valley Technical College | Ripon College
UNITED WAY COMES UP SHORT OF GOAL
The Fond du Lac County United Way announced Thursday the end result of its recent fundraising campaign. It fell just short of the $550,000 campaign goal raising $520,000 in donations. United Way Executive Director Amber Kilawee says they take their campaign’s success to heart. She added, “While it’s tough to come up a bit short, I’m proud to share that every one of our incredible partner agencies will receive the funding they were promised. As we plan for 2025, we will focus on cost savings and efficiencies within Drug-Free Communities and YScreen, two of United Way’s internal programs.”
HEART MONTH
Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says with Valentine’s Day falling in February it is a great time to have American Heart Month. She points out there are things people can do to lessen their chances of developing heart disease. She says a good night’s sleep is important. She says to try and aim for 7 to 9 hours a day and if you can avoid nicotine and caffeine that will help. Other tips she offers include maintaining healthy weight, eating healthier, being more active, and quitting smoking. She says if you need help quitting smoking or vaping call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
RIPON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL USING VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING METHOD
Staff and clinicians at Ripon Community Hospital next Wednesday will be introduced to one of the latest methods of training, virtual reality. Mel Thompson is a regional manager for SSM Health Wisconsin Clinical Education. She says SSM Health is one of the first health care systems to use this type of training and technology. She points out virtual reality has been around for gamers for some time and in some ways it is similar. Those participating have a headset with goggles, and two hand held devices and react to what they are seeing. She says they can train people individually or as a group. She says it is all about improving patient care. She says debriefing is critical in the training and allows those being trained to watch how they reacted to scenarios and learn where they can improve. They provided the virtual reality training at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac last spring and plan to provide the training at Waupun Memorial Hospital and St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo in the future.
BECOMING A GIRL SCOUT
An official with the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes says girls are invited any time of year to become a girl scout. Missy Brozek is the Director of Brand and Communications for that region of Girl Scouts. She says girls can actually sign up on their website to join a troop. She says on the other hand girls can join them at different events they sponsor to see if they are interested in joining. Right now the Girls Scouts are in the midst of their annual cookie sale which runs through March 31st. Brozek says if you know a registered Girl Scout reach out to learn how they’re selling cookies. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, check with your local council or use the online Girl Scout Cookie Finder. Beginning next Friday customers can also purchase cookies which will be shipped directly to their homes. The link can also be used to find a local booth, purchase cookies, and/or donate cookies to local community causes.
Girl Scouts | Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
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