4/18/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
18 April 2025 News
FATAL ACCIDENT IN WAUPACA COUNTY
One person died after a pickup truck hit a tractor on State Highway 22/110 in Little Wolf in Waupaca County Wednesday night. The crash at Fuhs Road was reported just after 8:30 pm. According to the Sheriff’s Office a driver and passenger on the tractor were thrown off when the pickup truck rear-ended them. The passenger was then run over by a car. That passenger, a male, died at the scene. The tractor operator was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. Assisting at the scene was the State Patrol, County Medical Examiner’s Office, Manawa Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
HIGH BOND SET FOR GARY DAY
Bond was set at $2 million cash Thursday for the 40 year old Arkansas man accused of abducting a pregnant Beaver Dam teen. Gary Day made his initial appearance in Dodge County Court on multiple felony charges including child abduction and child enticement. District Attorney Andrea Will requested the high bond noting Day violated probation conditions in Arkansas to be with the victim Sophia Franklin who was 16 years old and three months pregnant in February when the two became subjects of an Amber Alert. Judge Steven Seim agreed with Will calling Day a (quote) “extreme flight risk.” A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for next Thursday.
FDL MAN CHARGED FOR SHOOTING OFF GUN IN APARTMENT
Authorities say it is fortunate no one was harmed when a 43-year-old Fond du Lac man fired a handgun inside an apartment at 175 South National Avenue in Fond du Lac last Friday night. According to the criminal complaint Adam Clark was intoxicated and had been yelling at an ex-husband of his mother or someone he was playing games with online. Clark lives with his mother and while the two were in her bedroom allegedly pointed a gun at her face. He then fired it 7 to 9 times through a window. She also told police about 20 minutes later he went outside and she heard him fire another 4 to 5 rounds in the air. She is confined to a wheelchair and wasn’t able to leave the apartment. She called 9-1-1. Fond du Lac Police and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s SWAT teams and other resources responded. Eventually an explosive breach was used to enter the apartment and take Clark into custody. He made his initial appearance in Fond du Lac County Court Wednesday on seven different charges including a felony charge of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Bond was set at $200,000 cash. A preliminary hearing is scheduled next Friday. (Fond du Lac County Jail photo).
OSHKOSH POLICE LOOKING FOR OWNER OF DEAD DOG
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating an animal complaint in which a deceased dog was located in the 2100 block of Wisconsin Street in Oshkosh. Early Wednesday afternoon officers were dispatched to a multi-tenant property located in that block. A resident had called police to report that a deceased dog had been found inside a dumpster. The female dog was medium-sized, black in color, approximately 3 to 4 years old. It was located inside of a metal dog kennel and was severely emaciated. Officers are attempting to identify the dog’s owner.
DE PERE WOMAN FACING DRUG CHARGES FROM FDL COUNTY TRAFFIC STOP
A traffic-stop on Interstate 41 in Fond du Lac County last Friday for an equipment violation, led to drug charges for a 37-year-old De Pere woman. Angela Howard-Bey allegedly tried to discard illegal narcotics she had concealed on her person. Her vehicle was subsequently searched and that turned up 39 grams of crack cocaine, a small amount of methamphetamine-heroin mixture, several illegally obtained prescription pills, and a digital scale. She made her initial appearance in Fond du Lac County Court Wednesday. Bond was set at $30,000 cash and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for next Friday. She was out on bond for illegal narcotic-related charges in Brown County at the time of the traffic stop. (Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo).
RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR STEPPING DOWN
The Ripon Public Library has announced that Director Alex Coggeshell will be stepping down from her role next month. While her time in Ripon has been brief she has made a lasting impact during her tenure, leading key initiatives including staff development, community engagement, and preparations for a major renovation project scheduled to begin this summer. She shared her decision is a personal one, driven by the opportunity to be closer to family and take on a new role that aligns with her long-term professional goals. The Library Board has begun the process of recruiting a new Director. In the meantime, Alex Coggeshell will continue leading the library through the transition and remains committed to ensuring continuity of service and progress on major initiatives. You can read more about Coggeshell’s decision in our story at Hometown Broadcasting.com.
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
The Fond du Lac County Communications Center is among those throughout the country being recognized during Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week which runs through Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office oversees the 911 dispatch center. It serves all the communities in Fond du Lac County, including 18 fire departments, six ambulance districts, 11 first responder groups, and 9 law enforcement agencies. On average, the Fond du Lac County Communications Center receives over 367 administrative and 911 emergency calls per day and 215 CAD calls. Sheriff’s Captain Eric Halbach is in charge of Administration and Communications. He says dispatchers play a critical role in emergency services. His office is adjacent to the dispatch center and sometimes he hears the calls coming in asking for help with CPR. He says those calls give him goosebumps. He says they are a team that support each other, but occasionally they need support after an emotional call and they have a peer support team and a therapy dog to help during those times. Currently the Sheriff’s Office has 18 full-time dispatchers and two in training.
FDL COUNTY MORAINE PARK MOU
Fond du Lac County Executive Sam Kaufman says a memorandum of understanding between Moraine Park Technical College and Fond du Lac County for use of a floor of the County’s Public Safety Training facility will have benefits for a lot of people. It will allow Moraine Park to offer a Jail Academy with a Department of Justice accredited 200-hour program to certify new correctional officers. The site is part of the former Art Building for the UW-O Fond du Lac campus. Kaufman says they will be able to train their own corrections officers and those from other counties. He says that will benefit those being trained because they won’t have to deal with the costs of going elsewhere for training or wait lists for the training. He says the former Art Building will also be used to train police, fire, and EMS. Kaufman feels they are doing a good job repurposing all the buildings and land once making up the UW-Fond du Lac campus, now known as the Fond du Lac County campus. MPTC’s Jail Academy program will begin in September.
RIPON EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE
The Ripon Education Foundation’s week-long Annual Scholarship Drive is coming to a conclusion. Though a week long effort Foundation Community Engagement Chair Cindy Cody says people can give throughout the year, but the week gives them a chance to talk about their efforts. Last year 29 students received a total of $46,000 in scholarships through the Foundation. You can track this year’s donations on the Foundation’s website even by classes and you may see contributions for the Class of 2028 and 2032. Cody says those likely are from parents of grandparents. This year they also have three brand new scholarships they hope to establish as endowments including one on behalf of former music teacher Sandy Polcyn. To donate go to the Foundation’s website or send your donation to Ripon Education Foundation, P.O. Box 395, Ripon, Wisconsin 54971.
EAA AIRVENTURE HIRING
EAA is looking for additional help this AirVenture as more than 750 temporary positions are available across multiple areas to be part of the World’s greatest aviation celebration. The temporary positions are excellent opportunities for many people including students or retirees, who are seeking a temporary position that does not require a full summer commitment. Positions available include retail associate, security/event support, auto parking cashier, camper registration, and bartender. To apply, retail and auto parking applicants must be at least 14 years old, security at least 16 years old, and 18 years old for all other positions. It is encouraged to apply online before the hiring events, as individuals will have the opportunity to interview onsite. All interviews will be held at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh. Hiring events are scheduled for Saturday, April 26th from 9 am to 1 pm, Wednesday May 21st from 4 to 7 pm, and Saturday June 7th and 21st from 9 am to 1pm. There will also be an open house June 24th through the 26th from 9 am to 5 pm.
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OASD COMMEMORATIVE BRICK GIVEAWAY
The Oshkosh Area School District will be giving away free keepsake bricks from the former Merrill Elementary and Middle School building to families and community members. The brick giveaway will take place at the school district maintenance building located at 1404 South Main Street in Oshkosh. Distribution will be drive-up style. Turn onto East 14th Avenue and exit via Pioneer Drive. Bricks will be available during two designated pickup times; on Tuesday, May 6th from Noon to 2 pm, and Wednesday, May 7th from 4 to 6 pm. A total of 1,000 bricks were harvested and cleaned from the most historic part of the building for community distribution. There is a limit of one brick per family, on a first-come, first-serve basis. If bricks remain after the May 7th pickup, an additional date and time will be communicated.
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