6/15/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
15 June 2022 News
Two Injured In Separate Winnebago County Traffic Accidents
A Winnebago County Highway Department worker and a motorcyclist were injured in separate accidents in the area of US Highway 45 northbound and State Highway 116 yesterday afternoon. Sheriff’s officials say the highway worker was hit by a Chevy Silverado that was rear-ended by a semi and ended up in the highway construction zone the worker was in. A ThedaStar helicopter flew the worker to an area hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Silverado suffered minor injuries and the semi driver was not injured. A secondary accident happened on State Highway 116 at the US Highway 45 northbound off ramp area. A Chevrolet Blazer was exiting Highway 45 northbound and the motorcyclist was heading east on State Highway 116. A collision occurred at the intersection. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital. The driver of the Blazer was not injured.
Gerritson Appointed FDL Fire Chief
The Fond du Lac Police and Fire Commission Tuesday approved the appointment of interim Fire Chief Erick Gerritson as the city’s Fire Chief. The PFC conducted an interview with Gerritson yesterday and invited the Fire Chiefs of Oshkosh, West Bend and Sheboygan to sit in on the interview and provide their expertise and experience. Those chiefs agreed Gerritson is ready and fully prepared to accept the role of Fire Chief of Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue. Nine candidates from throughout the U.S. and Canada had applied for the position. Gerritson was the lone finalist. Fire Chief Peter O’Leary retired in April after 13 years with the city and more than 40 years in the fire service. Gerritson became Interim Fire Chief on April 14th, the day after O’Leary’s retirement became effective.
Watch Out For Heat Exhaustion
Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it is important to get out of the sun if you aren’t feeling well. She says with temperatures in the 90s and feels-like temperatures 100 or better there are some symptoms that you will experience if you are suffering from heat exhaustion. They include; clammy skin, feeling dizzy, headaches, muscle cramps, extreme thirst, excessive sweating, fainting, nausea, vomiting and decreased urine output. Those at more risk of heat exhaustion include those drinking alcohol, kids 5 and under, the elderly, the obese, and people on diuretics. Mueller says the best thing to do is limit your time outdoors and go somewhere that has air-conditioning whether that is at home or even a public library. She says if you have to spend time outdoors use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and make sure your activity isn’t too strenuous.
United Cooperative Project
Waupun Mayor Rohn Bishop says a $100 million development project by United Cooperative in the industrial park on the south side of the city will bring new jobs and create more tax base for the city. The Common Council last night approved a development agreement with United Cooperative for a feed production, soybean processing and grain storage facility. He says the United Cooperative, City Administrator Kathy Schlieve and City Attorney Dan Vande Zande deserve credit for their work on the agreement. He says in addition to being able to extend Shaler Drive the project will create a bigger tax base for the city and the school district. The project will be completed in phases over the next three years and will add 50 new jobs with an annual payroll of $3 million to the city.
Honoring Allen Buechel
At some point the Fond du Lac County Board may end up naming a road or some county-owned facility or property in honor of late County Executive Allen Buechel. Current County Executive Sam Kaufman says there have been preliminary talks about it. The county does name some county roads after past County Board members, but limits that to using the person’s initials. Kaufman says it would be fitting to name the City-County Government Center after him, but county rules prohibit that from happening. Buechel died on March 27th. He spent nearly 46 years of his life being a county board member and county executive.
Columbia County Drug Bust
Three Pardeeville residents are facing drug and other charges following the execution of a search warrant at a Village of Pardeeville residence last Saturday afternoon. The search by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office turned up cocaine, marijuana, prescription medications, drug paraphernalia, and evidence related to trafficking of controlled substances. The homeowner and 2 occupants were arrested and taken to the County Jail. Facing charges are 40-year-old Brad Holly, 42-year-old Hope Phillips, and 31-year-old Ashley Moldenhauer. Holly and Moldenhauer were also on probation.
Narcan Training Session In Ripon Tonight
The Ripon Public Library tonight will host a Narcan training session from 6 to 7 pm. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it’s for anyone who is affected by opioid use. The session will teach participants how to recognize an overdose. They will also learn how to respond to the overdose and safely administer the Narcan. At the training everyone will receive a free Narcan Kit with two doses of nasal Narcan. Mini walk-in training will be available from 5:30 to 6 pm. Registration can be done online. Upcoming Narcan training sessions are also scheduled in Fond du Lac, Waupun and Campbellsport.
Community Narcan Training Registration Survey (surveymonkey.com)
Interstate 39 Project Beginning
Governor Tony Evers has signed a $15.2 million contract for a resurfacing project on I-39 beginning a quarter mile south of the Columbia/Marquette County line to just north of the Marquette/Waushara County line. Construction begins next Monday. That segment of I-39 has been showing signs of distress. The prime contractor will be Rock Road Companies of Janesville. During construction I-39 will remain open to traffic, but motorists can expect lane and ramp closures.
Dodge County Administrator Nominee
The Dodge County Board’s Executive Committee has nominated Cameron Clapper of Whitewater, Wisconsin to serve as the next Dodge County Administrator. Clapper will succeed Jim Mielke who retired on June 1st. Clapper has been the Whitewater City Manager since 2012. Prior to that he was Whitewater’s Assistant to the City Manager from 2010 to 2012. He also had roles with the Village of Waunakee dating back to 2005. The Dodge County Executive Committee has led the Administrator search, which began in March. Clapper was one of 17 applicants and three finalists for the position. The full Fond du Lac County Board will take up Clapper’s nomination at their meeting next Tuesday.
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