4/28/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
28 April 2022 News
No Mow May In Ripon
Ripon residents are encouraged to BEE friendly and participate in the No Mow May program next month. A number of cities in Wisconsin have adopted the pollinator friendly program. In Ripon the Common Council approved a resolution to give it a try. Ripon Police Chief Bill Wallner says it is important that participants register on the city website so they can track the success of the program and who is participating in it. He says his officers will educate people about the program who are not participating in it but simply are refraining from cutting their lawns. Wallner says it may not be practical for some to go the whole month without cutting the grass. He also urges those with excess lawn clippings after the program is over to properly dispose of them at the city’s composite site which is open Tuesdays and Saturdays.
No Mow May Registration – City of Ripon, Wisconsin
Polling Change In Ripon For Special Election
Voters in Ripon’s 3rd and 4th Aldermanic Districts will be voting at the Ripon City Hall during the special election for Fond du Lac County Executive on June 7th, but not on the lower level where they customarily vote. The Ripon Common Council approved the so-called move this week which will have them join voters for the 1st and 2nd Aldermanic District in the Council Chambers of City Hall to cast their ballots. Consequently the move will result in what is considered a single voting unit and single polling location for the single ballot. Alderwoman Ellen Sorensen, a member of the League of Voters of the Ripon Area, made the motion to approve the temporary change. City Administrator Adam Sonntag told the Council there will be signs posted at City Hall that day to notify voters of the change in locations.
Garage Fire In FDL
Fond du Lac firefighters responded to a garage fire at 598 South Military Road Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews encountered thick smoke from the front of the garage and heavy fire showing from the rear service door. They were able to quickly know down the fire before it could spread to a nearby garage. One vehicle inside the garage was a total loss and the garage sustained extensive damage. Fire investigators are determining the origin of the fire. No one was injured during the blaze.
COVID 19 Report
For the sixth time in the last eight days Wisconsin topped 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. The 1,524 new cases reported Wednesday was the second time during that span that the state had over 1,500 new cases in one day. It moved up the 7-day rolling average for new cases slightly to 1,168 a day. Only one death was reported and hospitalizations continue to increase with 39. The Wisconsin Hospital Association reported 212 COVID-19 patients in hospitals across the state with 36 in intensive care units.
Winnebago County reported 40 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Thirty-one (31) new cases were recorded in Fond du Lac County and Dodge County had 12 new cases. Green Lake County had 10 new cases, Waupaca County 5 new cases, and Waushara County reported 4 new cases of the coronavirus.
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. Ballweg says she usually gives a brief recap then opens it up to questions and answers. The state lawmaker from Markesan says some of the bills they’ve been able to craft into law came from suggestions at listening sessions. 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. State maps and Wisconsin Blue Books will be available at the sessions for those who want them.
Wellness Challenge
Green Lake and Marquette County residents are invited to participate in a free wellness challenge and win prizes during the month of a May with a new health initiative launched by the Berlin Community Health Action Team, organized by ThedaCare. Be aMAYzing Bingo is a month-long, community-wide health and wellness challenge that encourages participants to incorporate healthy habits into their everyday lives. Participants complete wellness-related activities as outlined on the bingo playing card. For every “bingo” achieved, community members are entered into a drawing to win prizes from area businesses. Bingo cards are available at any of the county libraries, the Town Square Community Center, Green Lake County Public Health, Princeton Senior Center, and the Markesan City Government building. Cards can also be downloaded from the Marquette County website.
Ripon Blood Drive
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital is hosting a community blood drive from 12 to 3 pm on Tuesday, May 17th. The drive-through ImpactLIfe is open to the public. Masks and appointments are required. Donors will get a voucher for a gift card or bonus points to shop the ImpactLife online store. To sign up visit the Blood Center.org website or call Sharee at 800-747-5401 at extension 4128. Participants are asked to bring a picture ID. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
Goodbye Alice
For Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes passing the torch to the next Alice in Dairyland in Dane County next month will be bittersweet. The six finalists will compete in the finals May 19th through the 21st with the new Alice crowned on Saturday, May 21st. Nunes has held the crown for two years because of COVID-19 and she says it will be tough for her to write a final speech. On the other hand she is looking forward to that weekend because the epidemic robbed her of the traditional pomp and circumstance that goes with crowning a new Alice two years ago. Normally the Alice reigns until the following June but again thanks to the health crisis Nunes will reign through the 4th of July which gives her one more June Dairy Month to promote Wisconsin Agriculture at Dairy breakfasts and brunches.
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