5/7/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
7 May 2025 News
NFDL MAN MISSING AND ENDANGERED
Police in North Fond du Lac are asking for help in locating an 18-year-old man from the village who has been missing since Sunday night. Allan Leiva-Leiva ran off from his parent’s home with a bag of tools around 9:30 Sunday night. He said he was going to do a Tik Tok challenge and help some girls that were in trouble. He did not return for school this week and his phone does not ring. His Snapchat location has been off for a few days. His parents contacted Cricket Wireless and his last tracked location was Chilton, Wisconsin around 8:20 last night. It isn’t normal for him to run away from his family and police are worried he may have experienced a mental break. He is Hispanic, 5 foot 9 inches tall, and weighs 167 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair that is short and wavy. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call North Fond du Lac Police at 920-929-3760. (North Fond du Lac Police photo).
BODY OF MISSING FOX CROSSING MAN FOUND
Fox Crossing Police say a 19-year-old man reported missing on April 27th has been found deceased. Diego Alejandro Ramirez was located by law enforcement in the area near the Racine Street off ramp from U.S. Highway 10 near the border of Fox Crossing and Menasha Tuesday. Fox Crossing Police and the Winnebago County coroner’s office confirmed the identification. There was no indication of foul play. The investigation remains ongoing. Fox Crossing Police passed along their condolences to his family and friends. His family issued a statement saying, “We are overwhelmed with grief, but also so grateful for the love and support shown by the community while we searched for him.
FIRE DANGER HIGH
The state’s Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning. Spring is the most critical fire season in Wisconsin. So Far in 2025, 658 wildfires have burned 2,220 acres of land. The elevated fire danger will continue until there is significant rainfall, and the DNR is continuing to suspend burn permits in 30 counties where it has burn restriction authority. According to the DNR’s Wisburn website as of this morning the fire danger in Green Lake, Marquette, Waupaca and Waushara counties is high. The fire danger is moderate in Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties and it is low in Columbia, Dodge and Washington counties.
OSHKOSH AREA EMPLOYMENT FAIR TODAY
The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board will host the annual Oshkosh Area Employment Fair today from 10 am to 1 pm at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh. Companies attending the fair will be able to connect with many job seekers during the three-hour community fair. Each year, the event brings in hundreds of job seekers across all skill levels. More than 50 employers across various industries, including office, service, manufacturing, healthcare, and other professional positions, will be looking for their next new hires. During the fair, job seekers of all skill levels can connect directly with hiring managers and learn about available positions. Some companies will even conduct on-site interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes to share and to dress for the career they want.
SAMARITAN CLINIC CASH RAFFLE A WEEK AWAY
The drawing for the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s annual Samaritan Cash Raffle is now just a week away. The drawing is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 14th on the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Facebook page. All told $80,000 in cash prizes will be given away including the top prize of $50,000. The SSM Health Samaritan Clinic opened in 1992 and provides health care to around 500 underinsured patients annually. Missy Tate is Clinical Operations Manager for SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic. She oversees the Samaritan Clinic which provides physical, vision, dental and mental health services to uninsured and underinsured. She says the clinic supports all the SSM Health Ministries within the Greater Fond du Lac area including Fond du Lac, Ripon, and Waupun. Tickets are available at a number of Fond du Lac and Waupun Area businesses and at SSM Health hospital information desks including St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac and Ripon Community Hospital.
THRASHER A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR ARTISTS AND AUDIENCE
An official with the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake says the small unique venue is something both performing artists and the audience enjoy. It is one of the reasons you will see someone like Jim Messina or A.J. Croce return time and again. Jason Mansmith of Thrasher says they work hard to make sure the artist enjoys their time at Thrasher. He says the performers who have been there know it is a great place to put on a show and so does the community. Coming up Friday and Saturday night the Paul Thorn Band will perform each evening at 7:30. On Friday, June 16th Karla Bonoff has a 7:30 pm show. For ticket information visit the Thrasher Opera House website.
TOWN SQUARE WILL HOST COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FAIR
Looking to get involved in your community? There’s no better time than now. On Friday, May 23rd from 3 to 5 pm Town Square Community Center in Green Lake will host the Community Volunteer Fair, welcoming residents to meet local nonprofits, and make meaningful connections. The Volunteer Fair also marks the opening day of Town Square’s Summer Market with fresh produce and artisan goods. From environmental groups and arts organizations to health and education initiatives, nonprofits from across the region will be on hand to share how residents can get involved. Light refreshments will be served.
DNR LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY NAVIGATOR
In honor of National Small Business Week the state’s Department of Natural Resources has launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator to help small businesses with environmental compliance. The online tool was funded through the state budget and provides a one stop shop for businesses to easily understand the environmental requirements that apply to them, including those related to air pollution, water use/discharge and waste generation. The DNR created the Navigator to guide users through a series of questions about their plans for a new or expanding business or review of their existing operations. There is also customized information for a number of Wisconsin’s common business sectors, such as auto body repair, gasoline dispensing, grain handling, printing, wood products and many more. Even local governments may find the tool helpful in evaluating compliance with state rules.
DIVERSE OPTIONS OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS
Officials with Diverse Options in Ripon are really pleased with the turnout they had for their open house last Wednesday. Mary Robichaud says it turned out better than they imagined. Tours highlighted some recent improvements to the facility including a new playground, a new dining room and kitchen, and a new classroom. Three food trucks provided food for the open house, there was live music and they gave away the last of their calendar raffle items a gas fire pit provided by Casual Living Outfitters. Robichaud says they will hold two brat fry fundraisers this summer at Crossroads in Green Lake on June 20th from 10 am to 2 pm and July 9th at the Methodist Church near lunchtime.
BBB SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Better Business Bureau® has awarded 15 Wisconsin high school seniors each a $2,500 scholarship as part of its annual statewide BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship program. The scholarships are intended for post-high school education at any Wisconsin-based accredited college beginning in the fall: two of the 15 scholarships are reserved for students who will be attending two-year college programs. Among the scholarship winners is Josue Andrade-Orteg a Berlin High School senior who will be attending the UW-La Crosse, Yosef Edsell of Oshkosh West High School who will go to Marquette University, and Natalie Sippel of Campbellsport High School who will attend Moraine Park Technical College.
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