2/21/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
21 February 2023 News
Update on Fatal FDL County Traffic Crash
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s officials have released the name of the 22-year-old Appleton woman killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 26 in the Town of Waupun Sunday evening. Briana Thompson was heading north on Highway 26 when her vehicle crossed over the center line went sideways and was struck by a southbound SUV. Both vehicles ended up in the ditch. Thompson died at the scene. The 60-year-old Waupun woman driving the SUV was taken to Waupun Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Investigators say speed and inattentive driving were contributing factors in the crash.
Dodge County Walk Away Sought
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Huber Inmate walk away. Thirty-five-year-old Andrew Zirbel failed to return from a medical evaluation and now has an active arrest warrant through Dodge County. Zirbel’s last known residence was in the City of Beaver Dam on West Burnett Street, but he also could be at a residence in the City of Waupun. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Andrew Zirbel should not have contact with him. Call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office at 920-386-3726 or your local law enforcement agency.
Horicon Man Sentenced For Felony Fleeing
A 33-year-old Horicon man has been sentenced to 140 days in the Dodge County Jail and two years of probation on a felony fleeing charge. Richard Hron pled no contest to the fleeing charge last Friday in Dodge County court. A drug paraphernalia possession charge was read into the record and dismissed. Charges stem from an incident on State Highway 33 last September 10th. Hron was heading west with no headlights on during the early morning hours and was swerving in his lane and crossing the centerline. When a deputy activated emergency lights on a patrol car Hron turned on his own lights and sped away. Hron is being given credit for the 104 days he has already served in jail.
Formal Complaint Lodged Against Green Lake School Board Member
Allegations in a formal complaint against a Green Lake School Board member are being investigated. A motion to take action against Mary Cyrier was tabled during a February 15th meeting of the board so a law firm could investigate the allegations. The board held two meetings on February 15th, the first is where Cyrier first heard of the allegations; the second was a regular meeting of the board. During that later meeting Cyrier asked for a copy of the formal complaint and said she wouldn’t feel comfortable commenting on it until she had time to review it. The topic was tabled until the Board’s March meeting to give an attorney with the law firm time to finish the investigation into the complaint and provide a copy to the board with his findings. The board took no formal vote but agreed that a copy of the completed report on the investigation would be made available to the public prior to the board’s March meeting.
Primary Election Today
Voters go to the polls today for the Spring Primary Election. For everyone there is a statewide race for Justice of the State Supreme Court. There are four candidates, which will be narrowed down to two for the April election. Some cities have council races and school board races which will also be narrowed for the election in April. Voters in the City of Ripon will be voting in the Common Council Chambers today. With the Senior Center moving to its new location voting on the lower level of the Ripon City Hall will no longer be available.
Brandon Fairwater Police Chief
With Brandon-Fairwater Police Chief Gary Durkee retiring officials for the Village of Brandon are asking for the public’s input about future options for the Brandon-Fairwater Police Department. One option would be to post the open position and operate the department as it has. A second option is to contract with the Fond du Lac County’s Sheriff’s department for an officer dedicated to the village for a predetermined amount of time. Those who would like to offer their comments should contact an elected official with the Village of Brandon.
Special-Notice.pdf (villageofbrandon.com)
Green Lake County Finance Director
The Green Lake County Board of Supervisors tonight will consider approving a resolution to create a Finance Director position for the county. County Supervisor Luke Dretske says it is something the county desperately needs to keep its financial house in order. He says a finance manager and past county administrator did not do a very good job of that which was reflected in an annual audit. Dretske feels ultimately it will save the county money and create more transparency giving residents a clearer picture of what the county is spending its money on. Dretske says if the board approves the resolution tonight they can post the job and hopefully have someone in place as they begin looking at the county budget for 2024.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
State health officials are advising young women about an increase in Toxic Shock Syndrome. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it involves bacteria and the use of feminine hygiene napkins. She says during a normal year they see maybe one case of Toxic Shock Syndrome, but since last July there have been 5 cases and four of them involved teens using super absorbency tampons. She says the symptoms can be unpleasant and can become life-threatening. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, muscle aches, and low blood pressure. She says more serious complications include the need for medical attention and organ failure. Mueller says the bacteria that causes Toxic Shock Syndrome is normally occurring in our bodies, but given the opportunity to work its way into our system it can cause real problems. She recommends changing feminine hygiene napkins every 4 to 6 hours and avoid leaving them in overnight.
Congressman Grothman on Education Concerns
Congressman Glenn Grothman says he would like to see a couple things included in an education spending bill that the House is considering this session. The federal lawmaker serves on the House’s Education and Workforce Committee. One of the things he would like to see considered is more of a push urging students to consider a technical college or skills-based education after high school. He says a traditional four-year college education doesn’t always lead to a job afterwards. He would also like to see a provision included in the bill or attached as an amendment allowing guidance counselors or student advisors to tell a student when they are borrowing more money than they need for their education. He feels that could do something to ward off a financial crisis after a student graduates.
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