7/6/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
6 July 2022 News
FDL County COVID Testing Site Being Relocated During County Fair
Starting next Monday the Fond du Lac County COVID-19 testing will be moving to the Church of Peace at 158 South Military Road in Fond du Lac during the Fond du Lac County Fair. Drive-thru testing will be held in the parking lot of the Church of Peace through Friday, July 29th. Times and days will remain the same: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Testing will resume at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds on Monday, August 1st. Testing is free and available for anyone ages 2 and up, regardless of symptoms. No appointments, insurance, or identification is required. Pre-registering may speed up you visit. Registration can be handled online. Test results will be available in 1 to 2 days.
Green Lake Fireworks Rescheduled For Saturday
The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled their fireworks display to this Saturday at dusk. Chamber Executive Director Lisa Meier says things will get started at 5:30 pm at Deacon Mills Park with live music sponsored by Steve’s Quality Paint and Soft Wash. She says to be sure to bring your lawn chair, blanket, or come by boat, to view the spectacular display over the waters of Big Green Lake.
Funding Approved For Improvements At Waupun Central Generating Plant
Governor Tony Evers recently announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $71 million in key projects across the state that will address a backlog of deferred maintenance and provide funding for preliminary design for other important projects. Among those projects is constructing water system improvements at the Waupun Central Generating Plant that provides water and other utility services for Waupun Correctional Institution, Dodge Correctional Institution, John C. Burke Correctional Center and the Waupun Dairy. Governor Evers says, “These projects are critical for modernizing our state’s infrastructure and helping to make sure our buildings are operating efficiently and safely.”
Merrimac Ferry Temporarily Closed
The Merrimac Ferry, which serves State Highway 113 across the Wisconsin River between Okee in Columbia County and Merrimac in Sauk County, is closed for repairs until further notice. Alternate routes include State Highway 60, State Highway 78, US Highway 12 and Interstate 39/90/94. The ferry generally operates from April to November. The Merrimac Ferry is Wisconsin’s only free ferry taking about seven minutes for a single crossing.
Deadline Today To Apply For FDL County Board Vacancy
Today is the deadline for anyone interested in serving as a Fond du Lac County supervisor for District 7 on the County Board to submit a resume and cover letter to the County Clerk’s Office. The district includes Town of Oakfield, Ward 1; Town of Waupun, Wards 1 and 2; Village of Oakfield, Ward 1 and City of Waupun, Wards 10 through 12. You must live within that district. The appointment will fill the unexpired term of Sam Kaufman. The term expires on April 16th of 2024. You must be a U.S. citizen and 18 or older. For more information about that seat and how to apply contact Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg at 920-929-3000.
Green Lake County Board Considering Revenue Bond Financing For Bug Tussel Project
The Green Lake County Board of Supervisors could approve a second resolution this month for revenue bond financing for a Bug Tussel Wireless project. County Supervisor Luke Dretske says Bug Tussel is working on improving broadband or internet access in a number of counties. He says more will be known about the agreement with Bug Tussel after the board’s special meeting on July 19th. Dretske says reliable access to the internet is vital to businesses and residents, but also can be an asset when it comes to attracting new business and recruiting employees. The initial resolution approved by the board last month was the first of two needed to help Bug Tussel with financing for the project.
Cruz Versus Elmo
Texas Senator Ted Cruz took on an unlikely political opponent last week when he criticized the Sesame Street character Elmo after the Muppet and his father told children that getting the COVID-19 vaccine was the best way to keep friends and family safe. Elmo’s character is supposed to be 3 ½ years old and the message was a way to promote the availability of the vaccine for young children six months to 5 years of age. Former Ripon Community COVID-19 Task Force member Jeff Puhlmann-Becker says the Sesame Street piece did stress that people should consult with their pediatrician or doctor first. However Senator Cruz tweeted that it aggressively advocated for children under 5 to get vaccinated citing zero scientific evidence. Puhlmann-Becker says the vaccine has been highly tested for children under five which is evidence in itself.
COVID Kept Visitors Away From AirVenture
EAA AirVenture rebounded from the pandemic last year with 608,000 people attending, but the annual fly-in event in Oshkosh could have even more visitors later this month. Dick Knapinski of the EAA says there were still a number of international visitors who couldn’t travel last summer because of COVID-19 so they had to skip AirVenture. He is also expecting to see even more people representing aviation and in particular the airlines to attend looking for pilots because of the pilot shortage. The 69th edition of AirVenture is July 25th through July 31st at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
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