8/16/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
16 August 2022 News
Dodge County Fatal Accident Victim Identified
Dodge County authorities have identified the woman killed in a rollover accident in the Town of Emmet last Tuesday evening. Stacy Sigmund of Jefferson, Wisconsin was in her 2015 Toyota heading north on the State Highway 26 off-ramp to eastbound travel of State Highway 16 when she failed to negotiate the curve. The car went off of the roadway and overturned multiple times. Sigmund died at the scene. She was the only occupant of the vehicle. The Dodge County Sheriff’s and Medical Examiner’s Offices have determined that her death was a traffic fatality.
Mayville Man Sentenced For Attack
A 36-year-old Mayville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 5 ½ years of extended supervision for attacking another man he met at a local tavern. A Dodge County jury earlier this month found Hensy Gabriel Cortez-Hernandez guilty of first degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon and intimidating a witness. He was sentenced last Friday. The victim was found on Allen Street early the morning of December 15th of 2019 with cuts to his head and hands. Police found Cortez-Hernandez hiding in a freezer in the basement of his home later that same morning and arrested him.
Ripon Man Facing Charges For Green Lake County Traffic Stop
A Ripon man is facing methamphetamine possession and other charges in Green Lake County court. According to court records 31-year-old Michael Corsaw, Jr. failed to appear for an initial appearance on July 26th. Although he was in custody in the Green Lake County Jail he refused to appear. The court then issued an arrest warrant. Corsaw is charged with a felony count of possession of methamphetamine, a misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer, and three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Charges stem from a traffic stop in the Town of Kingston on May 31st.
Drive Sober Campaign Starts Wednesday
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which starts Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. Officers will be working to take impaired drivers off the roads and to keep everyone safe as the summer travel season wraps up. Someone is killed in an impaired driving crash every two hours in Wisconsin. Last year in the state there were 6,368 alcohol-related crashes, including 166 deaths. Alcohol contributed to more than a quarter of all traffic fatalities. In 2021 there were 2,094 drug-related crashes that caused 74 deaths. If you plan to celebrate, identify a sober or designated driver, or find a safe alternative way home. It’s also suggested that you buckle up and put your phone down. If you suspect a driver is impaired call 911.
Congressman Glenn Grothman Town Hall Meetings
Congressman Glenn Grothman will be holding four town hall meetings in the area next week. On Tuesday, August 23rd he will be at Rochester Park in Sheboygan Falls from 11 am to Noon and in the North Pavilion in the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds in Cedarburg from 3 to 4 pm. On Wednesday, August 24th the 6th District Congressman will be at the Rosendale Village Hall from 3 to 4 pm, and in the large pavilion in Scott Park in Omro from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Prepping Kids For Possible COVID Restrictions
The Manager of Autism Services for the Treffert Center says it might be a good idea to find out what if any protocols schools will be using for COVID-19 before you send your children to school this fall. Megan Puddy of SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Region says kids are generally a little anxious about returning to school and many have been dealing with COVID and its restrictions for more than two years. She suggests finding out from school officials about any restrictions and talking with your kids so they know what is and isn’t expected of them when they return for classes. The CDC has relaxed a lot of recommendations over the past few months, but restrictions could vary depending on the school district.
Waupun City Of Sculptures
Waupun residents recently rallied behind Mayor Rohn Bishop’s effort to make it known on their new wayfinding signage and Welcome to Waupun signs that they are the City of Sculptures. New wayfinding signs and Welcome to Waupun signs were to incorporate a new crop logo. Bishop says that isn’t right for the City known for the famous “End of the Trail” statue and six other outdoor sculptures donated by Clerance Shaler (SHAY-lur). He says that famous statue portrays the plight of the Native American and the sculpture symbolizes a tremendous gift to the community. Bishop’s first effort before the Common Council last month was voted down. But supporters packed the Council’s meeting last week, which led to a reversal of that decision. Donations from residents will pay for sticker silhouettes of the sculptures to cover the crop logo on the wayfinding signs and the new Welcome signs will also be altered to reflect the City of Sculptures theme. Bishop says the city has been known for the End of the Trail sculpture for many years and has had a good relationship with Native Americans dating back to the 1800’s.
Free Furnace Inspection Through Project Heats On
Fond du Lac County residents have the opportunity for a free furnace inspection on Saturday, September 17th. Volunteers from the United Autoworkers 400 Pipe Trades will be conducting the inspections from 8 am to 12 pm that day as part of Project Heats On 2022. The program is designed to help homeowners maintain their homes so they continue to reside there. Applications are required and the deadline for those applications is next Monday. Selection is based on income, age of heating unit, condition of the equipment and how many years since the last service. Call the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center of Fond du Lac County at 920-929-3466 to receive a mailed application or stop by their offices at 50 North Portland Street in Fond du Lac to pick one up. Selected applicants will be notified on or before Friday, August 26th.
Virtual Conference About Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America brings its Educating America Tour to Wisconsin on August 24th. Chris Schneider is with the Foundation. He says 120,000 Wisconsin residents currently live with Alzheimer’s, which is a disease not a normarl part of getting older. He says the foundation has a help line for those who need support. That phone number is 866-232-8484. Speakers for the virtual conference will include Dr. Lindsay Clark of the UW-Madison, former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber, and a Dementia Outreach Specialist who will be talking about making your home safe for someone living with Alzheimer’s. The virtual conference will run from 10 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, August 24th. For more information or to register visit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America website.
Financial Education Class Offered
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Fond du Lac is offering a free financial education class next Tuesday. Credit Voyage will be held at their office located at 17 Forest Avenue from 6 to 7 pm. Learn how to improve your credit as well as the benefits of increasing your credit score. A $25 gift card drawing will occur at the end of each class. All participants must register by calling 800-350-2227 or by completing the “Contact Us” form on their website. Funding to offer these classes has been provided by Capital One.
Credit, Debt, Financial Counseling – Sheboygan, LaCrosse, West Bend, Fond du Lac (cccsonline.org)
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