4/8/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
8 April 2025 News
NFDL MAN FOUND GUILTY OF RECKLESS HOMICIDE
Following a five-day jury trial last Friday, a Fond du Lac County jury convicted 39-year-old Christopher Hoerth of North Fond du Lac of first-degree reckless homicide. The jury deliberated a little over an hour. The conviction stems from his delivery of Fentanyl to his sister on May 6th, 2020, leading to her death. The medical examiner ruled the manner of death to be fentanyl toxicity. The evidence reflected the victim had completed a methadone clinic treatment in 2018 and then relapsed with Hoerth’s delivery of fentanyl to her. Bond was revoked and a sentencing date will be set. On March 30th Hoerth had pled no contest to a felony bail jumping charge also stemming from the incident. Both convictions have a repeater enhancer and Hoerth faces over 30 years of initial confinement. District Attorney Eric Toney says it was an emotional case for the family. (Fond du Lac County Jail photo).
TWO INJURED IN SEPARATE ACCIDENTS IN FDL
Fond du Lac Police responded to two single vehicle rollover crashes on North Pioneer Road Monday morning. During the first at about 2:45 am a 38-year-old Fond du Lac man was heading south when he failed to negotiate a curve. His pickup truck rolled over in a ditch before crashing head-on into the walls enclosing the trash dumpsters at Club Car Wash at 256 North Pioneer Road. Ultimately he was flown to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with critical injuries. Then just before 9 am Fond du Lac Police and Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue responded to a second single-vehicle rollover crash on North Pioneer Road, just north of West Scott Street. A 20-year-old Neenah woman was heading south when she failed to negotiate a curve. Her vehicle left the road and rolled over in a ditch. Speed was a contributing factor in the crash. She was the lone occupant. She was treated at the scene for non-serious injuries.
FDL COUNTY JURY SCAM
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a “Jury Duty Scam.” The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received several reports from residents Friday and Saturday. The caller poses as an officer with the Sheriff’s Office and uses technology to spoof the caller ID making it appear the call is coming from the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center non-emergency number. The scammer informs the victim that they have missed jury duty and must pay fines, or they will face jail time for contempt of court. Legitimate court employees or law enforcement officials will never call to request personal or financial information. Official jury summonses and failure-to-appear notices are always sent to your home or post office box by mail. If you receive a telephone call requesting or demanding money, it is most likely a scam. If you have any doubts about the validity of a call, contact the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office.
OSHKOSH DRAFTING REVALUATION POLICY
The City of Oshkosh is drafting a policy to ensure revaluations of property are done more frequently to prevent massive swings in value when property is revaluated. Residential property owners saw a bigger tax burden when they received their tax bills last December. Common Councilman Jacob Floam says the mill rate was actually down but because the last property revaluation was performed in 2017 there was a big increase in property values. Floam says he called assessors for cities comparable in size to Oshkosh and learned most have their properties reassessed within 2 to 5 years. Floam would like to see Oshkosh have their properties reassessed every three years. During their last meeting the Oshkosh Common Council voted unanimously to have city staff draft a revaluation policy.
FIGHT THE BITE
With warmer weather on the way and people spending more time outdoors, Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller urges residents to fight the bite-in particular tick bites. She says one way to do that is to avoid places where the ticks are. She says ticks thrive in places like wood piles, leaf piles, long grass, bushy areas, stone walls and where the lawn meets the woods. She also recommends wearing clothes that cover bare skin. Wear light-colored clothing to better spot ticks, long-sleeves tucked into the waist, long-pants with pants tucked into the socks, shoes that cover your toes, and don’t walk around barefoot or in sandals. She also suggests using repellant that contains 20 percent or more DEET.
INGALLS FIELD ENTERS A NEW ERA
Ingalls Field in Ripon will enter a new era as Ripon College’s new Hopp Stadium spurs an official end to the long-standing agreement between the Ripon Area School District and College. The agreement, which dates back to 1967, created an option for both organizations to use and maintain the field. With the opening of Hopp Stadium, Ripon College made their final payment under the agreement and notified the District to officially release its reversionary interest in Ingalls Field. It marks an important historic moment for both schools. Ripon High School Principal Bill Kinzinger says, “This change signals wonderful growth for Ripon College and that is always very good for the District and Ripon community.” He added that the District looks forward to refreshing Ingalls Field in the years to come which will likely include more tiger logos and additional black and orange branding. You can read more about Ingalls Field New Era at the District’s website.
Ingalls Field Press Release 4-7-25
THREE NEW MORAINE PARK FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
Three new members have been appointed to the Moraine Park Foundation Board: Melanie Bruins, Juliana Dahlinger and Rick Parks. Parks retired in 2023 after a distinguished 43-year career in the insurance industry, including 18 years at Society Insurance, where he served as CEO for 12 years. Bruins currently serves as Human Resources Director at Mercury Marine, where she supports Global Operations. Dahlinger is a business systems analyst at J.F. Ahern, where she transitioned from an accounting role in 2019. Their addition brings valuable expertise and fresh perspectives to the College’s philanthropic and fundraising efforts, supporting scholarships, student success initiatives and campus improvements.
BABY BOUNCE
Every Wednesday through the end of the month the Ripon Public Library is giving caregivers raising newborns and preschoolers an opportunity to get their exercise in. Youth Services Librarian Linda DeCramer says Callista Wesner, who has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, hosts the fun and friendly Baby Bounce fitness event. Children are involved safely in the action as long as they remain interested. DeCramer says it is an opportunity for adults to get in their stretching and exercise while they don’t have to worry about their child’s behavior. She says it is also a bit of respite for adults who are raising kids at home alone to get out and make some connections. Afterwards everyone is invited to stick around for healthy snacks and camaraderie. The program is at 10 am each Wednesday through the end of the month. More information is available at the Library’s website.
BABY BOUNCE WORKOUT | Ripon Public Library
LIVING SMART FREE CANCER CARE SCREENINGS
SSM Health Cancer Care providers will be holding a morning of free cancer screenings on Saturday, May 3rd. It is open to all ages. Living Smart is scheduled from 8 to 11 am at the SSM Health Cancer Care facility at 480 East Division Street in Fond du Lac and will focus on early detection, prevention, and cancer education. Participants need to register for screenings by Friday, May 2nd. As part of this year’s Living Smart, SSM Health is offering free lung cancer screening assessments to determine if a low-dose CT scan is right for participants. If eligible, this exam will be scheduled at a future date. SSM Health will be offering oral screenings and colon cancer screening kits for $5. The event will also feature education on nutrition, genetics, and fall risk assessments. Preregistration is required for the Living Smart event by registering online. Individuals without computer access can call 920-926-4130 to register. Space is limited.
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