10/5/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
5 October 2023 News
PEDESTRIAN HIT BY VEHICLE IN HORICON
Horicon Police responded Tuesday afternoon to Highway 28 or Clason Street and Highway 33, East Lake Street when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. Emergency medical services also responded to the crash scene. The pedestrian received immediate medical attention and was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment. Horicon Police Chief Amy Yahnke says their thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the unfortunate event. Also assisting at the crash site were Burnett Fire Department, Dodge County Sheriff’s deputies, Horicon EMS, Horicon Fire Department, and Juneau Fire Department. The time of the call was 3:48 pm.
MAN SENTENCED FOR ARSON MURDER FOR HIRE AND MUTULATING A CORPSE
A 25-year-old man convicted of setting a house fire on County Highway P in Waupaca County in April of last year rather than reporting a man’s death and later trying to hire someone to kill witnesses was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison and nine years of extended supervision. Steven Eggert was sentenced in Waupaca County court. In addition to one count of soliciting first degree intentional homicide Eggert had been convicted of arson, mutilating a corpse and other charges. According to a criminal complaint during an investigation in May of 2022 multiple inmates at the Waupaca County Jail were interviewed about Eggert’s attempts to hire someone to kill witnesses in the arson case. In that case Eggert found 62-year-old Kevin Roeglin dead in the home but didn’t report it thinking he would be blamed for Roeglin’s death. He was also worried that if a search warrant was issued weapons he was not supposed to have because he is a felon would be found. Before sentencing Eggert apologized says he made the wrong choices.
GRAIN SILO FIRE IN FDL COUNTY
Eight area fire departments responded to a fire in a grain silo at N4419 Church Road west of Eden Tuesday night just before 7:30 pm. A resident at that address reported grain on fire inside the silo. When firefighters arrived, they encountered smoke coming from the silo. No one was trapped inside, and animals were moved for their safety. Among those responding to the scene were fire departments from Eden, Campbellsport, Town of Fond du Lac, Lomira, Lamartine, Oakfield, Mt. Calvary, and St. Cloud. Fire crews were on the scene for several hours.
ENVISION CONTRIBUTION REDUCED
One of the expenditures the City of Ripon is reducing in the 2024 City Budget is its annual donation to the Envision Greater Fond du Lac program. City Administrator Adam Sonntag told the Common Council during a budget workshop this week that with the City starting its own Community Development Authority it has to consider investing in that effort instead. The City will be investing $16,000 in the CDA. He also informed the Council that the City of Fond du Lac itself is drastically scaling back on what it gives to Envision. Alderperson Ellen Sorensen also mentioned that over the years Envision has distanced itself from small retailers. There also has been a lack of reporting from Envision on how what they do benefits the City of Ripon. The $13,000 contribution Ripon had been giving Envision will be reduced to $2,000 for 2024.
APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR NEW CITY OF RIPON POSITION
The City of Ripon is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Public Works. The new position is being created as part of the reorganization of the city’s public works and utility departments. Ripon’s first Assistant Director of Public Works will be both professionally and personally challenging. Future emphasis will be on municipal infrastructure upgrades: robust capital improvements planning and execution including the new DPW facility and new municipal well: utility master plan implementation: and department collaboration. The salary range is $79,000 to $91,000 a year plus benefits. The initial application deadline is October 27th. The opportunity will remain open until filled. A cover letter, resume, Background Authorization Form, and five work related references should be submitted to Adam Sonntag, City Administrator in person at Ripon City Hall. You can also email him at asonntag@cityofripon.com. More information about the position is available at the city’s website.
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RIPON POLICE DEPARTMENT FALL NIGHT OUT
Ripon’s version of National Night Out comes up this Sunday from 1 to 3 pm at the Village Green. It won’t compete with the Packers because they don’t play until Monday night. The Ripon Police Department will host the family event which will feature tours of police, fire and EMS vehicles. Ripon Community Liaison Officer Lindsey Michels says they will have face painting, a bouncy house obstacle course, and pumpkins courtesy of Vande Brink’s Produce, cookies and donuts, yard games and more. She says community partners the Fond du Lac Public Library, Girl Scouts, Fond du Lac County United Way, and Be Smart gun safety, will have giveaways and activities. Michels says National Night Out is about community and positive interactions. The Police Department will also be giving out some keepsakes including pens, stickers, discs, and color-changing cups.
UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS MOBILE MEALS
One of the efforts the Fond du Lac County United Way supports is volunteerism. Specifically they backed the creation of the Fondy Volunteers.org website when the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County folded in the middle of the last decade. United Way Executive Director Amber Kilawee herself is a volunteer for the mobile meals program delivering meals once a week. She finds it rewarding, but there is a need for volunteers for the program. Jason Blonigen is a Volunteer Coordinator for SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac overseeing that effort for Ripon Community Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital. He says they are very flexible about the hours that their volunteers work delivering meals. If you would like to know more about those opportunities call him at 920-745-3670. To sign up for the meals call either hospital in Ripon or Waupun.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIAL
The Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council will be holding an Agricultural Social at a bison farm in Mt. Calvary on Thursday, October 19th. It will be at 5 pm at the Ries Tall Grass Farm. Amy Ries, no relation, is the Director of Agricultural Programs for Envision Greater Fond du Lac. She says the couple who owns the Bluestem Bison operation has something worth seeing. The evening will feature conversation, tours, bison chili, and a caramel apple bar. The cost is $5 for Envision members and $10 for nonmembers. To register for the Agricultural Social visit Envision’s website and go to their Events page. For more information you also can call 920-921-9500.
FDL NOON KIWANIS CLUB PANCAKE DAY
Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club will hold their 64th Annual Pancake Day on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm at the American Legion Hall in Fond du Lac. In addition to all you can eat pancakes there will be sausage and applesauce. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 4 to 10 years of age, and kids 3 and under will be served for free. Tickets are available at the YMCA and Horicon Bank on East Johnson Street in Fond du Lac. Tickets will also be available at the door. You can dine in or carry out. There will also be 50/50 raffles. The Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis donate over $20,000 annually to the community.
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