5/5/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
5 May 2025 News
TRAGIC SHOOTING DEATH IN MARQUETTE COUNT
Authorities in Marquette County are investigating a fatal shooting in which a 7-year-old child shot a three-year-old child in the Town of Crystal Lake Saturday afternoon. Sheriff’s officials say their dispatch center received a 911 call just before 4:30 pm. Deputies, Neshkoro Fire Department and Waushara County EMS responded to a home. Sheriff Joseph Konrath says, “This is a devastating situation for everyone involved.” He added, “Our hearts go out to the family and the community as they navigate this unimaginable loss.” The Sheriff’s Department and County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the tragic shooting. No other information was released.
FORMER BROWNVILLE WOMAN SENTENCED ON POACHING CHARGES
The 37-year-old former Brownsville woman suspected of numerous poaching incidents that killed or maimed over 100 deer was sentenced in Washington County Court Friday. Last month Jessica Kroening pled guilty to misdemeanor charges of intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a child and illegal shining of a deer, elk, or bear as party to a crime. She was sentenced to one month in jail and fined $1,000. Kroening and three teenagers have been facing charges for poaching deer and other animals across Dodge, Washington, and Fond du Lac counties. Charges were not brought against her in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties. The three teens were charged in juvenile court. Kroening’s hunting and fishing privileges were also suspended for three years.
NEW FDL COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE FEATURE
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s website now features a real-time inmate search function. It is located on the homepage. Just click the “Current Inmates” button which sends you to a live jail roster. The first time you use it there may be a short delay while your web browser loads the data. Once there click on the “Detail” button next to an inmate name. This will give you more specific information about the inmate including a mugshot, bond amount, date and time of booking, arresting agency, charges, and a link to the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program for court case details. Clicking on the mugshot will open a larger image that can be downloaded and saved. The new website feature is a way to enhance community visibility into the inmate population and information media and the public commonly request from jail correctional staff. The website is a live look at the jail inmate roster and refreshes with any new changes every 10 minutes.
DODGE COUNTY SELECTED AS STOP ON TOUR OF HONOR MOTORCYCLE RIDE
The Tour of Honor has selected the Dodge County Law Enforcement Memorial as a stop on its Tour of Honor Motorcycle Ride. This is the 15th year of the Tour of Honor, a self-directed motorcycle ride that honors American heroes such as military veterans, first responders, and American workers. The ride takes place from April 1st until October 31st. There are approximately 1,000 to 1,200 participants annually and between four and seven memorials selected per state. The Dodge County Law Enforcement Memorial is located on the Main Street side of the Dodge County Administration Building in Juneau. This year’s Dodge County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 14th at 11 am. More details on the history of the Tour of Honor and how to participate can be found on the Dodge County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
BIDS IN FOR RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION
Ripon Public Library staff is getting ready for a more than $2.5 million renovation project which could begin as early as next month. Youth Services Librarian Linda DeCramer says a lot of people were stakeholders in approving the renovation plan. That included the design firm, Ripon City Administrator Adam Sonntag, Ellen Danhoff of the City’s Public Works Department, the Library Board, and the Common Council. DeCramer says they have been getting rid of some of the larger plants and older furniture that will no longer be used after the renovation. She says during the first phase Library patrons will notice shelving and collections being moved around in the non-fiction wing. That is located to the right when you enter the Library. It will become the Children’s Department. Bids for the project were due Thursday and are being reviewed.
OSHKOSH PARK MASTER PLAN APPROVED
The Oshkosh Common Council last month approved a master plan for Pickart Park. The 1.5 acre parcel was dedicated to the city as part of the Pickart Estates Subdivision development on the north side of West 9th Avenue, just east of Clairville Road. Council member Jacob Floam says residents wanted a park there. The Common Council adopted it as part of their long-range budget and portions of it will be paid for each year as part of the capital improvements plan. Floam says the park will include some of the things residents asked for including playground equipment, walking trails, tennis courts with a pickle ball lining, and half a basketball court. He says it will be exciting to see the end results of those improvements. The Advisory Parks Board had approved the plan at their March 10th meeting.
OSHKOSH SEX OFFENDER RELEASE
Oshkosh Police say a 41-year-old sex offender will be living at 679 Franklin Street starting Tuesday. David Jarzynka will be on GPS monitoring the rest of his life and he will be on probation until May 14th, 2034. He was convicted in Winnebago County in 2004 of 2nd degree sexual assault of a child and 4th degree sexual assault. He was also convicted in 2015 of six counts of possession of child pornography. The victims were two 15-year-old girls he knew and female victims from infant/toddler to 9 years of age he didn’t know. He is currently incarcerated at Oshkosh Correctional Institution.
FAB LAB GRANTS ANNOUNCED
Two area school districts are among 20 school districts receiving nearly $500,00 in “Fab Lab” Grants from the state to train students in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics or STEAM skills. It will also prepare them for careers by expanding local fabrication laboratory facilities. The Tri-County Area School District will receive a $25,000 grant and the Weyauwega-Fremont School District a $20,000 grant. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation received 29 applications for the Fab Lab Grants. Governor Tony Evers and the WEDC recently announced the grant winners.
BERLIN SCHOOLS END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES
Berlin Schools Superintendent Emmett Durtschi says there are opportunities over the next few weeks to show support for their students. He says opportunities like spring choir and band, or in sports track, soccer and softball come and go pretty quickly but kids really appreciate the support. They will once again graduate a senior class of 100 or more students. Senior Awards night comes up first on May 14th. Last year they gave out over $200,000 in scholarships. Graduation is on May 23rd. Durtschi says they will have it at the stadium this year weather permitting.
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