5/20/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
20 May 2025 News
MANITOWOC MAN ARRESTED FOR SUSPICION OF FIFTH OWI
The State Patrol Saturday night arrested a 41-year-old Manitowoc man in Winnebago County for his fifth operating a motor vehicle under the influence offense. Nicholas Roedell was pulled over for a speeding violation on Highway 10 near Racine Road. When the Trooper made contact with him, Roedell showed signs of impairment. He was arrested during the subsequent investigation. A search of the vehicle turned up marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A blood sample was collected and Roedell was taken to the Winnebago County Jail.
JUNEAU CLEAN UP AND RESTORATION EFFORTS LAUDED
Juneau Police says the Juneau Department of Public Works along with numerous other communities that have responded to help in the wake of last week’s tornado were busy picking up brush yesterday. Meanwhile Juneau Electric crews were working to restore service to the north side substation this week. Clean-up efforts will continue into this week and beyond. Juneau Mayor Dan Wegener posted a long thank you on the Juneau Police Department Facebook page expressing gratitude to all of those who chipped in with clean up and restoration efforts. He is thankful no lives were lost and no one suffered serious injuries. He says in times of disaster, Juneau residents and local service agencies stand strong together. Wegener says they support one another and rise to the occasion when it matters most.
CROSSWALK SIGNALS
Ripon Police Chief Bill Wallner says with the summer unofficially beginning with the Memorial Day holiday this weekend there will be more bicycle and foot traffic on the streets. He urges motorists to be a little more aware of that as they travel through the city especially at crosswalks. He says for its part the city will be installing signals at some of those crosswalks. There will be electric flashing signals so there will be some push button controls pedestrians can use when they want to use the crosswalks. Among the intersections you will see the new signals at are Oshkosh and Streets, Metomen and Sullivan, and another on Griswold Street. Chief Wallner Hamburg says pedestrians also need to do their bit by being aware of the vehicle traffic around them.
OSHKOSH SURVEY
The city of Oshkosh is conducting a comprehensive quality of life survey for all residents. Residents are invited to complete the online survey. Some residents have already received the survey by mail as part of a sample group. The survey is open to all residents through Friday, May 30th. City staff have been working with independent consultant, the National Research Center at Polco, to develop the survey. The survey, known as the National Community Survey, allows the city of Oshkosh to benchmark residents’ opinions against other similar communities. The survey includes questions about quality of life in the community, local policies, demographics, ratings of local government services and resident use of services. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and is optimized for mobile devices-allowing residents to complete the survey on their phones or tablets. Survey responses are confidential and no identifying information will be shared.
The City of Oshkosh 2025 Community Survey – Open to All Residents – City of Oshkosh – Polco
SSM HEALTH RCH SUPPORTS LOCAL YOGA PROGRAM
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital has donated $3,900 to the City of Ripon Parks and Recreation Department to support the Community Yoga-Chair Yoga and Yoga in the Park. The program aims to improve physical and mental health for individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those who may face barriers to traditional fitness programs. Chair Yoga is an accessible, low-impact exercise option for seniors, individuals with mobility limitations, and those new to yoga. Yoga in the Park provides an open-air setting for guided yoga sessions, promoting stress reduction, mindfulness, and community engagement at no cost to participants. Ripon Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien says, “These classes support preventive health initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles.” In 2024, SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac’s community benefit ministry totaled more than $568,000 across the communities it serves.
In the photo: Ashton Zeien (right), accepts a $3,900 donation from DeAnn Thurmer (left), SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital president; and Nicole Gill, hospital VP, clinical administrator.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin recently awarded $16,275 in Partner Grants in Waushara County. The Partner Grants process is designed for one-time requests from nonprofit or charitable groups. Applications may ask for up to $5,000 and must be focused on a particular project. Sarah Ross, Director of Community Grants at the Community Foundation says,“These organizations are vital to Waushara County, filling the gaps of social services and creating programs that connect community members.” There were six grant winners in Waushara County. They included; Little Sprouts Discovery Center for a furniture remodel, McComb Bruchs PAC for a production of Goldilocks, and Saxville Community Church for Mission Backpack. The Waushara County Health Department received a grant for the 2025 Waushara Run for Hope, the Waushara Food Pantry for Technology to Improve Guest Experiences and Operational Efficiency, and Wautoma Public Library received a grant for the Illuminating our Community effort.
STATE SENATOR JAGLER ON STORM RECOVERY
State Senator John Jagler says there will be heroes and villains following a natural disaster such as the tornadoes that hit Juneau and Mayville last week. He says it’s the nature of Wisconsin residents to step up and help their neighbors such as farmers helping their neighbors whose barns were destroyed by the storms taking in their cows. He says it will take a while for people to get back to where they were before the storms came through. He says on the other hand you have the predators that will try and scam those who are trying to recover from the damage inflicted by tornadoes. The state lawmaker from Watertown says if you need home repairs its best to go with contractors you, family, or friends trust. It’s also helpful to check for reviews of a company’s work or to see if they have complaints filed against them.
PLUSH PATROL RETURNS
For the third straight summer the Ripon Parks and Recreation Department is once again teaming up with the Ripon Police Department to offer families the opportunity to have their stuffed animal work alongside the Police Department for a day. Participating families chosen for the “Plush Patrol” will receive updates on their stuffed animals’ adventures, whether that is patrolling the City with a police officer, supervising Police Chief Bill Wallner, or helping out the citizens of Ripon. Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien says after a hard day of work, they will receive a certificate of achievement as an honorary Police Officer.The program is free and will run on Wednesdays from June 11th through August 27th. Those who would like to participate should check with the Ripon Parks and Recreation Department to see if any spots remain for the program.
PWC PRESIDENT’S SOCIAL
The Professional Women’s Connection invites all current, past, and prospective members to celebrate three decades of empowering and connecting women in the Ripon and Green Lake area. The President’s Social will honor 30 years of women supporting each other through friendship, networking, and professional growth. The celebration will be on Thursday, June 19th from 5:30 to 7 pm at Town Square Tap in Green Lake. Guests will enjoy refreshments and light fare, with a limited cash bar available. RSVP is required by Tuesday, June 17th at Noon at PWCWI.org.
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