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17 February 2021 News
Fatal Snowmobile Accident Victim Identified
The state’s Department of Natural Resources has released the name of the snowmobiler that was killed in an accident on a trail near Sunny Knoll and Dixon Roads north of Brandon Saturday afternoon. Twenty-five-year-old Jacob Zielicki of Lomira was riding alone when he lost control of his sled went off the trail and struck a tree.
Iola Man Facing Child Porn Allegations
A 47-year-old Iola resident was arrested last Wednesday for possession of child pornography. An investigation into Henry Macdonald’s activities began last month with a Cybertip reported by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. Waupaca County Sheriff’s Sergeant Detective Timothy Myers initiated the investigation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and the Internet Crimes Against Children. The execution of a search warrant at Macdonald’s residence turned up hundreds of images and videos depicting child pornography, with activity dating back several years. Macdonald was taken to jail and is awaiting his initial court appearance.
Neenah Man Facing Charges For Ramming Oshkosh Squad Cars
Oshkosh Police Monday arrested a Neenah man who rammed three squad cars with a stolen vehicle. Police took 26-year-old Joshua Dorsett into custody without incident. When police tried to stop Dorsett in the 1600 block of South Koeller Street last Thursday morning he struck three squad cars. One of the officers suffered minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. Police cut off the pursuit after the squad cars were hit.
Congressman Grothman On Second Trump Impeachment Attempt
Congressman Glenn Grothman says U.S. Senators could have been more productive rather than put former President Donald Trump through a second impeachment trial. Senators voted to acquit. Grothman says President Trump was advocating for a peaceful protest. “President Trump did ask for a peaceful protest, but he said it was a peaceful protest and really at the end of the day it wasn’t as bad as what we saw last year in Minneapolis, Kenosha, Portland and Seattle.” He says a few Republicans voted for impeachment, but he believes the GOP will come back from that and unify.
Allergic Reactions To COVID Vaccine Rare
Two members of the Ripon Community COVID-19 Task Force say allergic reactions to the COVID vaccine are extremely rare. Jeff Puhlmann-Becker says out of the 2 million doses administered of the two approved vaccines 7 people have suffered allergic reactions. “What they are saying right now is 5 cases in a million with the Pfizer and 2 ½ cases in a million with Moderna extremely rare. If you are one of those five or one of those 2 ½ people, if there is such a thing as 2 ½ people, it is a concern for you.” He says still it is better than suffering the worst of the symptoms for the coronavirus. Meanwhile Robin Wolzenburg who also works for LeadingAge Wisconsin a senior citizen advocacy agency says only two residents of the long-term care facilities that received the vaccine have suffered an allergic reaction.
Too Fast
While presiding over intake for traffic offenses over a three-week period Fond du Lac County Judge Peter Grimm recently saw a high number of tickets issued for going well above the speed limit. The citations were issued by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department and the State Patrol. According to Judge Peter Grimm 23 tickets were issued for going 25 miles an hour or faster over the speed limit. Ten of the citations were issued for going over 95 miles an hour and six were for exceeding 100 miles an hour. Those issued tickets ranged from 16 to 66-years-old. A Milwaukee teen was traveling the fastest at 113 miles an hour on I-41 last December. Those convicted of going over 25 miles an hour over the speed limit face a mandatory license suspension.
Deputy Commended For Helping Save A Life
Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt is commending a deputy for recently helping to save the life of a Supper Club patron that was choking on a piece of meat. Three bystanders attempted the Heimlich maneuver on the 83-year-old resident at Blanck’s Supper Club in Johnsburg without success. When Deputy Jason Bruggink arrived a couple minutes later he provided two additional thrusts, ultimately freeing the blockage. Sheriff Waldschmidt commended the deputy and the three bystanders for their quick response to save the patron.
Valentines Day Drive Through Event Today At The Ripon Senior Center
It is a couple days after the fact, but the Ripon Senior Activity Center will be having a drive-through Valentine’s Day celebration in its parking lot today. It’s from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Center Executive Director Noreen Johnson says they will be passing out goody bags, but people can still pick up the meals they ordered through the County’s Senior Nutrition Program. She says anyone 55 or older is welcome to join them for the event. Items will be placed on the passenger seat or back seat of your vehicle to avoid exposure.
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