Hometown Broadcasting News Monday 9/13/21
13 September 2021 News
Nine Displaced By Fire In Oshkosh
Nine people from a 4-unit apartment complex in Oshkosh were displaced by a fire Sunday afternoon. It happened in the 1300 block of Maricopa Drive. When firefighters arrived they found smoke and flames coming from behind the building. One apartment was damaged and damage to the attic area was described as “extensive” rendering the building uninhabitable. There was smoke and water damage to the rest of the building. No one was hurt during the fire which appeared to start on a second-level balcony.
Oshkosh Classroom Goes Virtual
Lakeside Elementary School in Oshkosh is moving a single classroom to virtual instruction for one week after that classroom of 20 students had five positive COVID-19 cases. After having three active cases in one classroom last week, the District, in collaboration with the Winnebago County Health Department, recommended that all students in that classroom get tested. The District provided rapid antigen COVID-19 tests on Sunday at the school, with parental consent. During that testing, two more students tested positive. The Oshkosh School District has had a total of 63 positive cases and 386 students and staff in quarantine since the school year began last week.
Clintonville Man Facing Child Porn Charges
A 31-year-old Clintonville man is facing child pornography possession charges following an investigation in Waupaca County that led to the seizure of electronic equipment, including USB drives, and mobile phones from his residence. Sheriff’s officials say the equipment belonging to Cory Dudevoire contained images of child pornography and bestiality. Dudevoire is currently being held in jail on a $50,000 cash bond pending his initial appearance on possession of child pornography charges. He is currently on bond for child abuse stemming from a 2020 incident in Shawano County. The Sheriff’s Department initiated an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after receiving a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Oshkosh Man Wanted
Police in Oshkosh are looking for a 33-year-old Oshkosh man who is wanted on several outstanding felony warrants. Bench warrants were issued for Kevin D. Schutz on heroin trafficking, narcotics possession, and felony bail jumping charges. He is 6 foot 2 inches tall, weighs 192 pounds, had brown hair and blues eyes. Police released a photo of him which can be seen on their Facebook page. Anyone with information is asked to call Oshkosh Police at 920-236-5700 or the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477.
New Museum Director In Oshkosh
The city of Oshkosh has selected Sarah Phillips as the community’s next Director of the Oshkosh Public Museum. In her new position, Phillips will oversee the exhibitions, programs, presentations and staff at the Oshkosh Public Museum, which has represented the history and heritage of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region for over 90 years. Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff says Philips comes to the city with extensive public museum experience and will make a great addition to the city’s team. Phillips has been employed with the Idaho State Museum since 2008.
Emergency Department For Emergencies At RMC
The Director of Inpatient Services and the Emergency Department at Ripon Medical Center is asking people not to come into the Emergency Department unless it really is an emergency. Jennifer Bunker says with the significant rise in COVID cases they are seeing more people coming in with the coronavirus and it takes time to treat them so she recommends seeing your primary physician for less urgent care needs. She says one thing they are seeing that the COVID patients have in common is they for the most part aren’t vaccinated and fall within the 30 to 60-year-old age range. She urges people to get vaccinated and wear face masks to protect themselves against the virus.
Ivermectin Poisonings Reported
A member of the Ripon Community COVID-19 Task Force says people shouldn’t be trying or promoting the use of unproven drugs like Ivermectin rather than approved vaccines to prevent COVID-19. Jeff Puhlmann-Becker says three drugs got emergency approval to be used as coronavirus vaccine, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson and the Pfizer vaccine got approval from the FDA. Yet he says people would rather try something they heard about on the internet that has no scientific backing. He notes Ivermectin is something used for horses and people turning to it would have to guess on the dosage. Poison Control Centers across the U.S. have reported an increase in the number of calls they received by people who poisoned using Ivermectin.
Preparedness Month
An official with Ready Wisconsin says everyone should have a plan for their family in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency. Andrew Beckett says the reason for September being proclaimed Preparedness Month is to give people a chance to think about their own plans and emergency kits. He recommends taking some basic steps such as developing a disaster plan and putting together supplies that will last you at least 72 hours. Non-perishable food, water and a first aid kit should be included in your emergency kit. He says the reason they stipulate 72 hours is because sometimes it takes a while for people responding to a natural disaster to get to you. You can get more tips at the Ready Wisconsin website.
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