9/30/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
30 September 2022 News
Skunk Hollow Mine Opposition
A neighborhood ad-hoc committee has joined those opposing the proposed Skunk Hollow Mine. The limestone quarry would be located at the corner of County Highway K and Brooklyn G Road in Green Lake County. In July the county’s Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit for Kopplin and Kinas for the 40-acre site. Last month the Green Lake Association, Green Lake Conservancy, Green Lake Sanitary District, and local resident Ernie Neuenfeldt filed a lawsuit against the county asking for a judicial review. That lawsuit is currently on hold pending an appeal before the Green Lake County Board of Adjustment on October 12th. Also Judge Mark Slate has given the two sides time to ask him to recuse himself because his brother-in-law sits on the Zoning Committee which creates the appearance of a conflict in interest. Meanwhile a Neighborhood ad-hoc committee has joined opposition to the proposeD mine. Mark Lindquist is a spokesperson for the committee. He lives on Skunk Ridge Lane across from the proposed mine. He says the decision to issue the conditional use permit seemed rushed through. He says the mine would also be located in environmentally sensitive areas including Mitchell Glen and the Big Green Lake tributaries Powell Spring, White Creek and Dakin Creek. He says beyond the possible runoff problems from the mine, there will be dust, blasting, and truck traffic for the neighbors to contend with. Lindquist says they aren’t opposed to mining, but there are plenty more suitable sites in the county.
Calumet County Fatal Traffic Accident Update
Authorities in Calumet County have identified the 52-year-old Neenah woman who was killed when her SUV collided with a dump truck Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s officials say the angle of the sun was a factor in a crash that claimed the life of Patricia Nau. The accident occurred on State Highway 114 and State Park Road in the Town of Harrison shortly after 7:30 am. Investigators say Nau was heading east and she turned in front of the westbound dump truck. She died at the scene. The 47-year-old Greenleaf man driving the dump truck escaped with minor injuries.
Man Wanted In Connection With Clintonville Carjacking Caught
Bayfield County Sheriff’s deputies yesterday took the 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a carjacking in Clintonville into custody. Officials say no officers or Seth Genereau were harmed when he was arrested. A resident living on Howell Road found Genereau inside their home Wednesday afternoon. But the fugitive once again was able to escape by fleeing on foot. He had escaped into the woods after a car chase and crash in Iron and Bayfield counties last Friday. Last week he stole two different vehicles in Hortonville and Clintonville. The theft in Clintonville happened at a Citgo gas station where he struck an 81-year-old Michigan man and took his vehicle. Genereau is facing charges in multiple counties.
Busing Resumes In Oshkosh Area School District
Busing to and from schools in the Oshkosh Area School District returns to normal today after a couple of days when that service was delayed or cancelled due to catalytic converter thefts impacting Kobussen’s entire Oshkosh terminal. Tthere was no busing to schools in Oshkosh Thursday for any students. Families that receive busing were informed of the situation earlier in the morning and were asked to make other arrangements to get their children to and from school. Only co-curricular and field trip busing occurred. That was possible because Kobussen was able to bring the small number of buses needed for a short time from other terminals to temporarily meet those needs. Kobussen’s catalytic converter thefts first caused a busing delay in the Oshkosh Area School District on Wednesday. Though Kobussen made every effort to resume regular busing additional thefts occurred overnight Wednesday.
Oshkosh School Board President Resigns
The Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of board president Bob Poeschl at its public meeting Wednesday. He recently accepted an employment offer that requires him to step down as an elected official. His resignation took effect Wednesday. A process for filling his seat on the board was discussed at the board’s meeting. Poeschl was elected to the Board of Education in 2017. Per board policy, board vice president Barb Herzog will serve as president for the remainder of Poeschl’s term, which expires next April. District Superintendent Bryan Davis says, “On behalf of the Oshkosh Area School District, I want to thank Mr. Poeschl for his service to our schools and community.” Davis added they are grateful for his dedication and the time he spent supporting and guiding the District.
Senator Johnson Sets The Record Straight On Social Security and Medicare
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says accusations that he wants to end Medicare and Social Security are the worst kind of lie. The federal lawmaker from Oshkosh says Democrats have stooped to using the same lie in his first two runs for office and again in his third. He says he has been pointing out that the Biden Administration has been on a spending spree which is fueling inflation. Johnson points out that we have to reduce spending and inflation for when we need more money to bolster the Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds, which is expected to be in 2028 and 2034 respectively.
RPD Celebration On The Village Green Sunday
The Ripon Police Department will hold their National Night Out celebration this Sunday from 1 to 3 pm at the Village Green in Ripon. Community Liaison Officer Lindsey Michels says the pandemic meant adapting to restrictions and they were also competing with other National Night Out celebrations in early August so they moved their celebration to the fall. She says thanks to some generous donors there will be apple cider and doughnuts, and each kid will be able to take home their own pumpkin.In addition there is a bounce house obstacle course, police, fire and EMS vehicle tours, fall treats, and a drone unit. She says National Night Out is about building strong relationships with kids and the community.
Fall Fest In Winneconne Saturday
The Winneconne Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 4th Annual Fall Fest tomorrow from 10 am to 3 pm on Main Street in Winneconne from 1st to 4th Streets. Saturday’s event will include music, a vendor fair with artisans, crafters, direct sales and more. Food will be available for purchase. There will be business booths and product displays. Games and activities will be available to entertain your kids. There is also the Kid’s Fishing Tournament for children 15 and younger on the East side Fishing Pier. Check in and registration for the Kid’s fishing tournament is at 9:30 am or you can register online at the Chamber’s website. The tournament runs from 10 to 11:30 am with prizes awarded afterwards even for the smallest fish.
Kids Fishing Tournament Entry Form 2022 (google.com)
Leaf Pick Up In Ripon Starts In Mid-October
Leaf pickup in the City of Ripon will begin in mid-October and continue through the third Friday in November. Any leaves after the final pick up are the responsibility of the residents or property owner. The city reminds residents not to rake leaves into the street or gutter. Do not put them in plastic bags. They also ask that leaf windrows be kept clear of obstructions, cars, mailboxes, power poles, garbage and recyclable cans. Leaf windrows should not be wider than three feet from the curb and leaves should not be put in the garbage or recyclable cans.
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