6/6/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
6 June 2022 News
Pets Die In FDL House Fire
Efforts to revive two pets rescued from a house fire in Fond du Lac Saturday evening were unsuccessful. Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 250 Gillet Street at 6:14 pm for a home on fire. When crews arrived smoke was coming from the windows and eaves of the home. The blaze was quickly knocked down and brought under control but not before extensive damage had occurred to the kitchen area. The humane society was called to assist the family and their pets. The Red Cross also arrived to assist the family with their needs. The cause and the origin of the fire are still being determined. (Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue photo)
Oshkosh Man Charged With Murder
A 37-year-old Oshkosh man has been charged with first degree intentional homicide and felon in possession of a firearm for the fatal shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Oxford Avenue in Oshkosh on May 30th. Joshua Johnson made his initial appearance in Winnebago County court Friday. Bond was set at $500,000 cash and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for next Monday. The victim was taken to a local hospital and died there. Johnson has been involved in a number of drug possession incidents since 2002. In 2007 he was convicted of a felony bail jumping charge.
Child Porn Possession Charges Brought Against Fox Point Man
An 18-year-old Fox Point man is facing a first degree sexual assault of a child under 13 years of age charge in Fond du Lac County court. Jack Watson made his initial court appearance Tuesday. He was released on a $5,000 signature bond and has a preliminary hearing on June 9th. According to the criminal complaint Watson met the victim through Instagram, but their main source of communicating was through messaging on Snapchat. He said they started communicating this past January. Eventually they began meeting at a hotel in Ripon for sex. When they first started the victim told Watson she was 14 and would turn 15 in March, but she was actually 11 turning 12. The victim was interviewed by police last Sunday. Watson was taken into custody that evening.
Oshkosh Riverwalk Closure
The Oshkosh Riverwalk section, located on the north side of the Fox River from Jackson Street to the west access point at Marion Road will be closed to public use weekdays over the next three weeks due to construction activities at nearby Mackson Corner Development. The section will be closed from 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Fridays through June 24th. The public can use the Marion Road and Jackson Street sidewalk in lieu of the Riverwalk during the temporary closure.
Kaufman Runs For FDL County Executive
Fond du Lac County Executive candidate Sam Kaufman says his biggest challenge in the special election is making people aware that there is an election tomorrow. Kaufman is the only candidate listed on the ballot. There are two write-ins. Kaufman currently serves as the County Board Chairperson and is beginning his fourth term on the board. He also is Vice President of the Fond du Lac County Town’s Association. Kaufman believes he can move the county forward in the same direction late County Executive Allen Buechel had it going in. The write-in candidates are Richard Gedemer and Tiffany Brault. Gedemer is the Deputy Director of the County’s Social Services Department and a Fond du Lac School Board member. Brault is a Fond du Lac City Council member.
Drug Recovery Services Not Publicized Enough
For the Tri-County Overdose Fatality Review Team one of their biggest challenges is making people aware of the drug problem and services available to help people recover. Lisa Rollin is facilitator for the team which serves Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara counties. She says drug addiction is a problem even in rural areas. The team is hosting a presentation at the Markesan High School Thursday evening at 5:30 pm featuring speaker Stephanie Good a recovering addict who grew up in Neshkoro. Rollin says it will be eye-opening for adults and middle to high school age kids could benefit from it too. Rollin says Stephanie’s Story is about hope and resilience and Stephanie shares it as part of her ongoing recovery.
COVID And Big Events
A former member of the Ripon Community COVID-19 Task Force says if you’re going to attend concerts or events this summer that draw big crowds you will have to use your judgement on whether to wear a facial mask or take other protective measures. Jeff Puhlmann-Becker says he and his wife recently attended a Coldplay concert at Soldier Field in Chicago which was attended by about 50,000 other people. He says it was out in the open and relatively safe but he chose to wear a mask both at the concert and after he came home in case he did pick up the virus. He says he was also careful about choosing masks without a logo or phrasing that would annoy others with a different point of view.
Podiatrist Will Speak At Senior Picnic In Ripon
Molly Meier a podiatrist that practices at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital will be the featured presenter Friday at the Ripon Senior Activity Center Picnic at Elizabeth Murray Park in Ripon. The picnic will feature pizza and a drink. Dr. Meier will talk about foot care which becomes more important as you age. She grew up in the area and is thrilled to be serving patients in the local community. RSVPS are required for the picnic and there is a $4 cost if you pay by Tuesday, otherwise it is $5. For more information call the Ripon Senior Activity Center at 920-748-6225.
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