3/8/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
7 March 2023 News
Name Released in Fatal FDL County Accident
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 68-year-old Campbellsport woman who died at a Milwaukee hospital Sunday evening of injuries she suffered in a one-vehicle crash on Fond du Lac County Road S. Investigators say Cynthia Moon was driving north on the County Road S when her vehicle left the roadway, went through a ditch, and struck a culvert at Earl Court. Moon was taken to Froedtert Hospital in West Bend with serious injuries. Later she was flown to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, where she died of her injuries. Driving while impaired and speed are believed to be factors in the crash.
Shots Fired in FDL
No one was injured when shots were fired in Fond du Lac late Friday night and at first no reports of property damage were taken. That changed Saturday morning when officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Doty Street where a detached garage and vehicle had likely been struck by bullets. Officers and Detectives canvassed the area and found handgun casings in the first block of West Follett Street and additional damage to property in the 200 block of Doty Street. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to call Detective Vance Henning at 920-322-3725 or the Crime Alert line at 920-322-3740. Callers can request to remain anonymous.
FDL County Chase Suspect Charged
A dozen felony charges and one misdemeanor charge were brought against an 18-year-old Oshkosh man for a high-speed chase in Fond du Lac County’s Towns of Rosendale and Waupun at the end of last month. Bond was set at $50,000 cash when Zavarion Mohomes made his initial court appearance last Friday. The 7.5 mile pursuit on Highways 151 and 26 came to an end north of Rosendale when Mohomes’ vehicle went off Highway 26 and became disabled in a farm field. He fled on foot but was taken into custody after a Sheriff’s K9 tracked him to outbuildings. Dane County authorities also wanted Mohomes on four separate felony cases. A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Fond du Lac County court this Friday.
West Bend Man Facing Animal Mistreatment Charges
Persistence paid off for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office who had received numerous complaints about an unlicensed dog breeding operation in the Town of Wayne. As a result of the investigation 34 dogs were seized from the property in late January. Sixty-seven-year-old Russel Quaas will make his initial court appearance on April 3rd on 10 counts of animal mistreatment-related charges. All but one of the dogs were Jack Russell Terriers. Some of them needed medical treatment but all of them survived although their care overtaxed the Washington County Humane Society. When the dogs were seized temperatures were below zero and many were tied to trees. Most of them were being kept outside. There is no running water or electricity on the property and the dogs were provided inadequate food and water. A small amount of dog food was located on the property however it appeared as if the dogs were mainly provided leftover pizza from a local carry out chain and frozen moldy animal carcasses. Previous complaints about the owner and property didn’t stick, but this time an anonymous tip paid off.
Representative Dallman On State Budget
State Representative Alex Dallman will have a bigger role on the next State Budget as a member of the Joint Finance Committee. He wasn’t on the JFC during the last state budget but is glad to have more of a say on this one. He says the budget proposed by the Governor last month would quickly use up the $7 billion surplus the state has and saddle us with debt. He says the Governor has proposed a 10 percent tax cut for the middle class but would tax businesses and others at a higher rate. It would also do away with tax credits for agriculture and manufacturing. The state lawmaker from Green Lake says in sheer volume the JFC’s proposed budget is 400 pages long while the Governor’s is 1,800 pages long. Dallman notes Republicans and Democrats have some of the same goals when it comes to shared revenue and education but they must be careful not to create new programs that are unsustainable.
US Relationship With China
Congress man Glenn Grothman says the U.S. has a conflicted relationship with China. He says we still do a lot of business with them; Chinese students attend American schools and there is some tourism. He says on the other hand there is a lot of rhetoric about Taiwan, and it doesn’t help that Russia is depending more on China as its war in the Ukraine is prolonged. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says one thing former President Trump was right about is you don’t want to be on the wrong side of Russia and China at the same time, and yet we’ve been moving closer to that over the last two years.
Counterfeit Bill Passed In Wautoma
Police in Wautoma are urging businesses to take a closer look at the currency they are accepting for payment. A counterfeit $10 bill was passed at a local business. On the front of the bill there were two warnings that it was not real money. In the upper right hand corner it stated, “For Motion Picture Use Only,” and in the lower left hand corner in smaller print “This note is not legal, It is to be used for Motion Pictures.” The picture of Alexander Hamilton on the motion picture bill is also a little off. Wautoma Police say if you suspect a bill is counterfeit contact them or your nearest law enforcement agency.
Representative Plumer Listening Sessions This Week
State Representative Jon Plumer will be listening to constituents concerns about the proposed state budget during five listening sessions this week. On Wednesday the state lawmaker from Lodi will be at the Pardeeville Village Hall from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and at the Montello Public Library from 4 to 5 pm. On Thursday he will be at the Ripon City Hall from 1 to 2 pm, the Markesan City Hall from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and the Randolph Village Hall from 4 to 4:30 pm. Residents of the 42nd State Assembly District are welcome to attend the listening sessions.
RASD Distinguished Alumni Award
The Ripon Area School District is seeking nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. To be eligible for nomination, an individual must have graduated from Ripon High School at least ten years ago and have distinguished themselves through career and/or community involvement. Nomination forms are available online and should be completed by April 3rd. The online form can be accessed on the Ripon Area School District Website and Facebook page. The award recipient is recognized during the Homecoming celebration in the fall. A plaque with the portrait and brief biography of the award recipient is hung in a permanent display at Ripon High School. This is the 20th year the Distinguished Alumni award will be presented. Last year’s award was presented to Jill Geer from the class of 1988. For more information contact Samantha Daun, Ripon High School counselor, at 920-748-4621.
Ripon Area School District Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Form 2023 (google.com)
Ballweg Scholarship Offered For 19th Year
State Senator Joan Ballweg is offering scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the 14th State Senate District. Up to twelve $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 31st. Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year technical college program or a 4-year bachelor’s degree program. Students must graduate with at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 grade point scale and reside in the district. Ballweg says her scholarship is more about students taking leadership roles than their GPA. Scholarship packets are available in area high school guidance offices or on the Senator’s website. You can also call her office for an application packet. The phone number is 608-266-0751.
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