3/16/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
16 March 2023 News
TWO ARRESTED IN FDL COUNTY DRUG BUST
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s K9 Rip participated in another big drug bust Monday evening. A State Trooper asked for assistance on a traffic stop on Interstate 41 near State Highway 23. The trooper believed the vehicle was transporting illegal drugs. An open air sniff conducted by Rip and his handler confirmed there may be drugs in the vehicle. During a search a brick of cocaine weighing over 2.6 pounds, 3 grams of fentanyl and cash were seized. The street value of the cocaine is about $100,000. Two Fox Valley area men were taken into custody. The driver had a long criminal history including previous drug convictions and was out on bond from Washington County for OWI 5th or 6th offense, cocaine possession, and other criminal charges. The passenger has a criminal history that includes drug and firearm related charges, and had an active arrest warrant out of Winnebago County. Both were taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail. The Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit is assisting in the investigation. (Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo).
SUSPECT IN FATAL CALUMET COUNTY ACCIDENT POSTS BOND
The 59-year-old Kaukauna woman suspected of driving drunk and causing an accident in Calumet County last Saturday that killed a 19-year-old Grand Chute man and injured two others has posted bond. Bridget Miller posted the $300,000 cash bond Wednesday and was released from custody. She is suspected of causing the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 114 and Oneida Street. According to the criminal complaint her blood alcohol level was nearly 2 ½ times the legal limit and it was her fifth drunken driving offense. Miller is charged with six felonies including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle. She will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on April 21st.
RIPON COMMON COUNCIL APPROVES THE KEEPING OF BACKYARD CHICKENS
By a 7-to-1 vote Tuesday night the Ripon Common Council approved amending an ordinance to allow the keeping of backyard chickens in the city. During the public comment section two residents spoke in favor of amending the ordinance. Those applying for permits to keep backyard chickens will be allowed to keep up to 6 hens. Mayor Ted Grant noted that was a manageable number and chickens are a social animal. Some concerns were expressed about chicken coops being kept up to certain standards which City Administrator Adam Sonntag said would be monitored. The Council also approved fees for the permits. It will be $25 for the initial permit and $15 upon renewal. Sonntag says unlike cat and dog licenses which only take 5 minutes to do, it will take several hours for city officials to do the permitting for the keeping of backyard chickens. Sonntag says application for chicken keeping will become available in April. Alderman Howard Hansen voted against amending the ordinance.
GREEN LAKE SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT RESIGNS
The Green Lake School Board president resigned last night in the wake of a discussion and vote to censure Board Member Mary Cyrier. Cyrier allegedly broke open meeting law regarding illegal quorums and her alleged harassment of a staff member led to the resignation of that person. After quite a bit of discussion a vote was taken on formally censuring her but it failed on a 3 to 3 vote with one abstention. Discussion continued after that over whether the school board was “fractured.” School Board President Andy Gryske said he believes it is and it occurred while he was in charge. He then stated he was resigning immediately. He also said if he is reelected to the board next month he will decline to serve.
FIT TESTING CONCERN
The President of the Governing Board for the Ripon Area Fire District says it has been a number of years since they have completed fit testing for the protective masks that firefighters wear at fires and other emergencies they respond to. Ellen Sorensen says her background includes working at public safety for a couple of decades where her concern was for the safety of law enforcement officers and now it is for firefighters. She says a properly fitted mask will ensure that firefighters are not inhaling smoke or toxic fumes when they respond to a call. She says line items were included in the District’s budget for both fit testing and physicals so it is just a matter of getting them done.
ACCREDITATION TEAM VISITING DODGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says a team of assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group will arrive next Tuesday to examine all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, management, operation, and support service. Verification by the team that the Sheriff’s Office meets the board’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation-a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence. Agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session next Wednesday afternoon starting at 5 pm. The session will be held in the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center/Training Room located on the second floor of the office in Juneau. Those unable to attend can offer comments vial phone next Wednesday between 1 and 2:30 pm by calling 920-386-4074.
FOUNDATION FOR RIPON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SPRING RAFFLE
The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital is hosting a spring raffle with the drawing on Wednesday, April 12th at noon. The drawing will be shown live on the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac’s Facebook page. Proceeds will benefit the new SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Day Stabilization Services. Foundation Executive Director Shawn Fisher says they are about supporting the needs of the hospital beyond what the hospital budgets for, which includes the Day Stabilization Services. The Day Stabilization Services offers support for up to 23 hours to individuals experiencing mental health crises. Fisher says the Ripon community has been very generous in donating prizes for the raffle. The Grand Prize is a 14-Karat White Gold “V” Necklace with Diamonds valued at $1,265 donated by Diedrich Jewelers. There are other nice prizes as well. Tickets are $10 each or $40 for five. Tickets are available at Dear Prudence, Diedrich Jewelers, Headliners Hair Salon, Hillside Dental, Knuth Brewing, Ripon Ace Hardware, Ripon Drug, and Ripon Community Hospital Registration.
3/9/23 Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital Raffle – Hometown Broadcasting
OASD CURRICULUM MEETING
The Oshkosh Area School District will be holding its annual parent information and preview meeting on the Grade 4 and 5 human growth and development curriculum. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 6 pm in the Board Room of the District Administration Office. Parents of students with cognitive disabilities that want to view the modified curriculum will meet at the end of the parent session for additional information. District parents who cannot attend the meeting should contact their elementary school principal for additional information.
GIRLS ON THE FLY
Girls interested in aviation as a hobby or career will have a chance to learn more about the industry as EAA hosts the first-ever Girls on the Fly event at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh. The event is free to attend, and open to girls in 6th through 12th grade. The event runs from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, April 29th. Activities including building RC planes, Redbird Flight Simulators, Young Eagle flights, hands-on experience with aviation technology, and hearing from girls and women with a passion for aviation. Online registration is required, and is limited to 48 attendees. Lunch will also be served for free.
AGING MASTERY PROGRAM OFFERED
The Waushara County Department of Aging will be offering a 6-week health and wellness series for residents 55 and older. It’s a great way to meet new friends and learn about a variety of small but impactful changes you can make in your daily life that will better prepare you for your senior years. Topics for the Aging Mastery program include Financial Fitness, Medication Management, Community Engagement and more. The program will be held on Thursdays, April 6th through May 11th from 1 to 3 pm in the afternoon at the Wautoma Public Library. For more information or to register for the program call Carolyn Schmidt at 920-787-0403.
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