5/5/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
5 May 2022 News
Appleton Man Posts Bond Charged With Fourth OWI
A 30-year-old Appleton man has been released from jail after posting a $500 cash bond during his initial appearance in Fond du Lac County court for his fourth operating while under the influence offense. Michael Marx (pictured) was also charged with possession of narcotic drugs and operating after revocation. He has a preliminary hearing on June 24th. Marx vehicle went off of I-41 southbound south of Highway 151 Sunday morning. A State Patrol trooper and sergeant stopped at the scene. Marx was arrested after field sobriety testing and a drug evaluation.
Oshkosh School Counselor Honored As A Wisconsin Teacher Of The Year
State Schools Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly made a stop at Carl Traeger Elementary School in Oshkosh for a surprise announcement Wednesday. School Counselor Kaelee Heidemann was honored as a 2023 Teacher of the Year. In its announcement about the honor the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction said, “Heideman brightens the hallways of Carl Traeger Elementary and brings her school community together in so many ways, including social and emotional learning in the classroom and book clubs with staff.” Heideman was the first of five Wisconsin Teachers of the Year to be recognized by Dr. Underly this month. Heideman is in her fifth year at Traeger. She was nominated by the school’s principal. A school assembly was held to honor Heideman, but students thought it was for Teacher Appreciation Week. During the Assembly Underly said what made Heideman worthy of the nomination was the dedication she showed to her colleagues as well as students during the pandemic.
FDL County Sees Spike In New COVID Cases
Fond du Lac County saw a spike in its new COVID-19 cases Wednesday with 57 new cases reported. County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says that number may seem worrisome, but she says it traces back to a specific outbreak in a segment of the population that doesn’t get out much so the threat of the new variant spread is very unlikely. She notes new COVID cases in the state have increased over the last two weeks, but the COVID level in the community remains low. She recommends residents stay vigilant about the coronavirus.
Stabbing In FDL
Fond du Lac Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred outside a tavern in the 200 block of North Main Street late Monday night. When officers arrived on the scene they located a 47-year-old Fond du Lac man who had suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso and leg. He was taken to St. Agnes Hospital with what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. A witness provided a description of a suspect and that 35-year-old Fond du Lac man was taken into custody a few blocks away. He is being held in the Fond du Lac County jail on a probation hold.
Curiosity About Mental Health Of Peters Murder Suspect
State Representative Jesse James says many teens including the 14-year-old suspected of killing 10-year-old Lily Peters could be suffering mental health issues that are going undiagnosed. James is a former Altoona Police Chief and currently is a police officer for the Village of Cadott. He says rumors flooded social media about the teen’s living environment. He says there are signs when children are having mental health issues and parents need to speak up if they see them. James who has experience as a sensitive crimes investigator says he can’t help but be curious about the teen suspect’s upbringing. A hearing in Chippewa County today will determine whether the teen will be tried for Peters’ murder as an adult.
Sargento Purchases Baker Cheese
Sargento Foods announced this week that is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wisconsin-based Baker Cheese Factory. According to a press release Sargento is acquiring the St. Cloud Wisconsin family-owned company that shares its values and passion for cheese. Sargento officials say, “As consumers seek more “on the go” options, cheese-snacking has become one of the fastest growing sections of the Cheese category and shows no signs of slowing.” They say the acquisition will enable Sargento to better serve consumers by adding to the wide variety of slice, shredded, and snack natural cheese products already offered by Sargento. Baker Cheese was founded in 1916 and its high-quality mozzarella string cheese is sold in all 50 states. Sargento is also family-owned with headquarters in Plymouth, Wisconsin. It has over 2,000 employees and net sales of $1.5 billion.
Food Distribution For Seniors
Each month the Ripon Senior Activity Center provides the stock box program to Senior Citizens providing them with food if there is a need. Last month that effort was complimented with the addition of Badger boxes which Senior Center Executive Director Noreen Johnson says are stocked with food produced in Wisconsin including cheeses, yogurts, potatoes, onions, milk, bacon and more. Ninety-eight badger boxes were given away and even more stock boxes. Johnson says their next distribution day for the food give away is Wednesday, May 25th from noon to 1 pm. Those who would like to participate need to bring a picture ID card. You will be asked your name, birthdate, and address. Only one box is allowed per household.
Empty Bowls Benefits Five Pantries In FDL
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Leadership Alumni hosted the Empty Bowls event last December 1st raising $7,500 to benefit local food pantries and shelters. The effort was supported by Charter Communications, Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis, Fond du Lac Noon Rotary, Hometown Bank, Society Insurance, and SSM Health. Students in area schools make the bowls the soup is served in with chefs from local restaurants making the gourmet soup. Five area food pantries recently received a check for $1,503.60. Those pantries are Broken Bread, Fondy Food Pantry, Loaves & Fishes, the Salvation Army, and St. Vincent de Paul.
MPTC Portfolio Night
Graduating students from Moraine Park Technical College’s Graphic Communications, Interactive Media Design, IT-Software Developer and Web Design programs will be showcasing their talents at the College’s Portfolio Showcase on Wednesday, May 11th at the Fond du Lac campus. The annual event highlights the projects and work these graduating students have completed in their respective programs while at Moraine Park, and it allows them to share their projects with prospective employers, the local community and Moraine Park students and staff. Students from the Fond du Lac and West Bend campuses will have their work on display. Portfolio Night is free and will be held in the cafeteria at MPTC’s Fond du Lac campus next Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm.
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