4/18/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
18 April 2022 News
Fire Damages Chicken Coop In Town Of Byron
Fire damaged a chicken coop at W7215 Fond du Lac County Highway F in the Town of Byron Sunday night. Sheriff’s deputies and the Oakfield Fire Department were dispatched to that address just after 8:30 for the fire. The blaze began from an electric heater being used to heat the coop. The fire was contained to one building and caused approximately $5,000 in damage. The chicken coop was empty at the time and no animals were lost in the fire. Assisting at the scene were fire departments from Eden, Brownsville, Fond du Lac, and City of Fond du Lac Ambulance.
Shooting Incident In Beaver Dam Investigated
Police in Beaver Dam are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the city early Saturday morning. At 2:25 am officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Madison Street for a report of shots fired. Numerous shell casings were found along the sidewalk and road. It is believed nobody was injured and the community is safe. No suspects were developed during the initial investigation. Anyone who might have information about the incident is asked to contact Beaver Dam Police at 920-887-4612. Police are also asking anyone that lives in the area that has home surveillance to check it and notify them if anything related to the incident is located.
Vehicular Homicide Suspect Bound Over For Trial
A 47-year-old Horicon man has been bound over for trial on vehicular homicide charges in Dodge County. Daniel Bryfczynski waived his preliminary hearing last Thursday and pled not guilty when he was arraigned on four felony and two misdemeanor charges. Prosecutors say he had multiple drugs in his system when he fell asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck and crossed over the centerline on State Highway 33 and hit another car. The accident last June 16th in the town of Oak Grove killed a 50-year-old Lake Mills woman, injured a 12-year-old passenger in her car, and hurt a passenger in Bryfczynski’s truck. He allegedly admitted to investigators he had smoked marijuana while he was out fishing that day. But a blood test revealed he also had cocaine, ketamine, and opiates in his system.
Kaufman Will Campaign For FDL County Executive
Fond du Lac County Supervisor Sam Kaufman is the only person who will be on the ballot for the special election for County Executive on June 7th, but he isn’t taking that for granted. The unexpected death of County Executive Allen Buechel on March 27th precipitated the special election and appointments of an Acting County Executive and Interim County Executive to fill the void. Kaufman says you can never rule out a write-in campaign, but he will be campaigning because it will give him a chance to meet with people, introduce himself and and for them to express any concerns they have about county government. Kaufman is a lawyer by trade and has been a County Supervisor representing a portion of the Waupun area for 6 years, he also has been on the Waupun Town Board for 4 years.
Senator Ballweg Listening Sessions
State Senator Joan Ballweg has scheduled her spring listening sessions which will be held across the 14th State Senate District next month. Everyone is welcome to attend and share their thoughts on the past legislative session, state budget and other state-related issues. On Wednesday May 11th she will be at public libraries in Wisconsin Dells from 1 to 2 pm and in Montello from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. On Friday, May 13th she will be at the public library in Pardeeville from 2 to 3 pm. Monday, May 16th she will be at public libraries in New London from 10 to 11 am and in Waupaca from 3 to 4 pm. On Thursday, May 19th she will be at the Randolph Village Hall from 1 to 2 pm and at the Ripon Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Sexual Assault Awareness Display
An eye-catching display in front of the Ripon Police Station is helping to create awareness about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Police Chief Bill Wallner says people can’t help but take a glimpse at the clothes line full of blue jeans. He says that is in recognition of Denim Day which is held on April 27th each year. The origin of Denim Day is from an Italian Court Case where the defendant’s case hinged on the claim that the victim consented to the assault because she was wearing jeans that were too tight. That created an international movement that sparked “Denim Day.” The display outside of the Ripon Police Station was put together by ASTOP which aids victims of sexual assault through advocacy, education, and by creating awareness about the problem.
OASD Strategic Plan Update
The Oshkosh Area School District is hosting an interactive Strategic Plan Community Update tomorrow night from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Oshkosh North High School Media Center. The event will allow attendees to learn about the District’s current strategic plan and engage in small group discussions with District leaders to ask questions and share feedback. The feedback will be presented to the School Board during the May 11th Strategic Plan Workshop. All district parents and guardians, students, staff members, and community members are invited to attend.
Do Not Eat The Chocolate Bunny All At Once
Janeah Schwarz is a clinical nutrition manager and registered dietitian nutritionist for SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Region who has some suggestions about managing prediabetes. She oversees programs for SSM Health hospitals in Fond du Lac, Ripon and Waupun. She says about 96 million Americans are diabetic and 80 percent of them aren’t aware of it because they don’t get regular checkups. She says if you are 45 or older, inactive, overweight, smoke or suffer from sleep disorders you are more likely to have prediabetes and run the risk of becoming diabetic. She says exercising and losing some weight, eating healthy and quitting smoking can reduce your risk. Schwarz says changes don’t have to be made all at once they can be gradual, but for your own sake you should see that they happen.
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