4/28/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
28 April 2025 News
WAUPACA COUNTY HOMES AND VEHICLES ENTERED
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports Saturday of suspects entering residences and vehicles in the Readfield and Fremont area along and near Highway 96. It happened during the early morning hours. Sheriff’s officials are urging residents who notice anything missing from their property or if they have outdoor video surveillance from the area to call their office at 715-258-4466. They also suggest locking your doors, leaving yard lights and motion lights on, and watching for activity which is out of place.
OSHKOSH HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
Oshkosh Police Thursday arrested eight men on pandering charges. The men range in age from 20 to 48 years old and are from: Oshkosh, Appleton, Clintonville, Wautoma, Oakfield, and Florida. The 41 year old Wautoma man was also arrested for felony bail jumping. During the arrest of one of the individuals had a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband. The arrests were the result of an undercover human trafficking investigation by the Oshkosh Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics Unit that also involved detectives and patrol officers.
INGALLS FIELD AGREEMENT SUNSETS
The Ripon School Board this past week voted unanimously to sunset the Ingalls Field Agreement with Ripon College in light of the opening of Hopp Stadium. It was a long standing agreement that dated back to 1967. The agreement was revised in 2020. Ripon Schools Superintendent Mary Whitrock says there is always the opportunity to use each other’s facilities in the future so they also need to review those facilities rental agreements. She says a new agreement would be needed if the school district or college wanted to use each other’s facilities in the future but the longstanding agreement between the two would be a good reference point if one was needed. The District plans to refresh Ingalls Field in the years to come which will likely include more tiger logos and additional black and orange branding.
DRUG DROP BOXES
Green Lake County Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk reminds residents they have several permanent drug drop boxes around the county for people to dispose of their unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Saturday was National Drug Take Back Day. He says they have a drop off box at the Justice Center in Green Lake and have collected about 110 pounds of old drugs in that since the beginning of the year, which is quite a bit if you consider how small most pills are. Vande Kolk says there are also drug drop boxes at the Markesan Police Department and ThedaCare in Berlin. He says people depositing their unused drugs in them can be assured that they are being disposed of properly. That way they don’t end up in landfills, groundwater, or in the hands of children or criminals.
TRYING TO PREVENT SCAMS INVOLVING PAYMENT BY BITCOIN
Oshkosh Police are participating in a countywide effort to notify potential scam victims before they access a bitcoin ATM to pay a scammer. Oshkosh Police Officer Kate Mann says the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office came up with the idea of putting up posters next to the ATMs. The posters list some of the more persistent scams such as; jury duty payment, bond or warrant payment, unsolicited investments, online romance, grandchildren in trouble, and computer support. Mann says over the past four years they’ve seen an increase in the number of scammers asking victims to pay them via bitcoin. Since 2021 there have been over 35 cases reported in Winnebago County with losses exceeding $485,000. Mann says six businesses in Oshkosh have put up the posters so far, and 17 locations in Oshkosh have committed to it. The posters are being put up next to bitcoin ATMs countywide.
TOM LYNCH LITTLE THEATER DEDICATION
Oshkosh West High School will be celebrating the legacy of a very special teacher and coach. All are invited to attend the dedication of The Tom Lynch Little Theater on Saturday, May 10th from 1 to 3 pm. The ceremony will take place in Room C-29 at Oshkosh West High School. Light refreshments will be served during a reception immediately following the dedication ceremony. For nearly three decades (1972-2001), Lynch inspired generations of students through his passionate teaching of English, forensics, and drama. His extraordinary dedication to fostering creativity, confidence, and excellence in young people has left an indelible mark on the Oshkosh community. “I have been blessed, “Lynch reflected on his career. “We didn’t know at the time that we were making a difference, changing lives and making memories…we just knew we were safe, working hard and having fun.”
STATEWIDE OPERATOR’S PERMIT
A new Wisconsin law took effect at the beginning of the year, introducing a Statewide Operator’s Permit. It provides a streamlined option for individuals serving alcohol beverages across multiple municipalities. It offers a new alternative to traditional operator’s licenses, often referred to as “bartender’s licenses.” Unlike municipal operator’s licenses, valid only within the issuing municipality, the Statewide Operator’s Permit is valid at a licensed or permitted premises anywhere in Wisconsin. It provides flexibility for businesses operating in multiple municipalities, eliminating the need to obtain separate operator’s licenses for each location. More details and permit qualifications are available at the Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages website.
FISHING OPENER SATURDAY
The state’s Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers the general inland fishing season will open statewide this Saturday. With more than 15,000 inland lakes, 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers, 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and 260 miles of Mississippi River, there are plenty of great places to wet a line over opening weekend. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and nonresidents age 16 or older are required to purchase a fishing license. Annual resident licenses cost $20 each, or purchase a spousal license for $31 so you and your spouse can fish together. All fishing licenses and stamps can be purchased online via Go Wild, at a registered sales location or at DNR Service Centers.
LAKELAND CARE RECOGNIZED FOR WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY
Lakeland Care has been honored with the Work-Life Flexibility Top Workplace Award, making the second consecutive year the organization has received the prestigious recognition. Lakeland Care Chief Executive Officer Sara Muhlbauer says they are honored to receive the award for the second time. She says, “When employees feel supported, they’re able to perform at their best.” Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Lakeland Care is a non-profit organization that provides long-term care coordination and support to eligible, frail elders and adults with disabilities through Wisconsin’s Family Care Program. At the beginning of the year they added 9 nine more counties to their service area and now serve 31 counties and more than 7,200 members. To learn more about Lakeland Care visit their website. To learn more about eligibility for Wisconsin’s long-term care programs, contact your county’s Aging and Disability Resource Center.
Wisconsin Managed Care Organization | Lakeland Care
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