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10 November 2023 News
BIG FENTANYL BUST IN COLUMBIA COUNTY
Two Minneapolis, Minnesota man are facing drug charges after a Columbia County Sheriff’s deputy clocked them going 97 miles an hour on Interstate 39/90/94 which has a speed limit of 70 miles an hour. That was just after 3 o’clock in the morning Tuesday in the Town of Dekorra. During the traffic stop there was probable cause to search the vehicle which yielded over 400 grams of fentanyl and over $100,000 in cash. The driver, 42-year-old Ernest McCurty, and passenger, 47-year-old Jeremy Stanton, were arrested and taken to the Columbia County Jail. McCurty was on parole from the State of Minnesota. Both men made their initial appearances in Columbia County court Thursday. Bond was set at $25,000 cash for each of them. (Columbia County Jail photos).
STATE ASSEMBLY STRENGTHENS ELECTIONS LAWS
State Representatives Alex Dallman and Jon Plumer joined their Assembly colleagues Thursday to pass a slate of bills that will work to ensure Wisconsin’s elections are free, fair, transparent, and trustworthy. Three constitutional amendments were also brought forward and approved by the State Assembly. One of the amendments will be placed on the April ballot and the other on the November ballot for voters of Wisconsin to approve or deny. Voters will have the opportunity to outlaw private dollars from influencing the administration of elections and also have the ability to ensure that only United States, Wisconsin citizens are able to vote in Wisconsin elections. Dallman, who is from Green Lake, says, “Restoring trust in our elections is of the utmost importance and I am happy to see more progress being made in that area today.” Representative Plumer of Lodi says, “A number of these bills received bipartisan support and implement fixes recommended by the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau review of our state’s elections.” The State Assembly also passed another tax cut for the middle class, and increased the childcare tax credit to help families.
RFPs REQUESTED FOR OSHKOSH WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Oshkosh Area School District is requesting proposals to purchase and develop the Washington Elementary School site located at 929 Washington Avenue in Oshkosh. The school will close at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, with Oshkosh’s new Menominee Elementary School set to open for the 2024-2025 school year. The request for proposal can be found on the District’s website under Request for Proposals. Purchase proposals must be hand-delivered or mailed directly to the District’s Administration Office and must be received no later than December 21st at 3 pm. The Washington Elementary School site will be open for inspection today from 10 am until noon. Announcement of the winning proposal is anticipated by January 25th. The sale of the school will complete Phase 1 of the District’s four-phase consolidation plan approved by the Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education.
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EAA STATEMENT ON DEATH OF APOLLO 8 COMMANDER FRANK BORMAN
Apollo 8 commander and longtime EAA member Frank Borman passed away at the age of 95 Tuesday. Jack Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Experimental Aircraft Association said of Borman’s death, “Frank Borman was a person who seemed larger than life as we followed America’s efforts toward a lunar landing. Frank’s accomplishments especially the unforgettable moments during the Apollo 8 mission during Christmas time in 1968, puts him among the key figures in our nation’s spaceflight history.” Borman made frequent visits to Oshkosh over the past 30 years, including as part of the Salute to Apollo at the 1994 EAA Fly-In Convention and the Apollo astronaut reunion during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. In addition he was the special guest speaker at the EAA Aviation Museum’s Space Day in 2016, and at the December 2018 Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet following the donation of his personal archives to EAA. (EAA photo).
GRISWOLD TRUCK TRAFFIC
Ripon residents will soon see new signage on Griswold Street informing truckers that they can’t use Griswold from Metomen to County Highway E as a shortcut anymore. At the end of September the Common Council voted unanimously for the prohibition of anything over 10 tons using the street. . Trucks turning south on Metomen Street onto Griswold Street have struck 3 fire hydrants over the past two years at that corner. The most recent incident resulted in a water main break and sinkhole. There will be exceptions for example for implements of husbandry and farm equipment. City Administrator Adam Sonntag says before posting the signage they wanted to be on the same page with the county and township. He says it will be enforced but they would appreciate voluntary compliance. The signs will be installed all the way out to County Highway KK.
RIPON LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
The City of Ripon has a lead service line replacement program to replace older water utility lines. The city has approximately 80 remaining lead service lines, meaning less than three percent of utility customers are affected. For more information about the Lead Service Line Replacement Program call the Ripon Water Department at 920-748-4900. As required by the DNR, phosphates are fed at well sites to prevent lead from entering the water system through contact with lead plumbing. The city offers the following tips to reduce your exposure to lead in your water. Run your water to flush lead out. Run water for one-to two minutes. Use cold water for cooking and preparing baby formula. Do not boil water to remove lead. Determine whether or not the service line that connects your home or apartment to the water line is made of lead. The best way to determine if your service line is made of lead is by either calling the Water Utility, hiring a licensed plumber to inspect the line or by contacting the plumbing contractor who installed the water line. Call the city’s water department to find out how you can get your water tested for lead. It is also recommended that those with lead service lines have their child’s blood tested for possible lead exposure.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE IN DOWNTOWN RIPON THIS WEEKEND
Downtown Ripon kicks off the holiday season with Christmas in the Village today and tomorrow. Santa will be guided through the district aboard the Ripon Fire Department ladder truck this evening at approximately 6 pm. Santa will make his way down Watson Street to The Village Green, and will light the decorations on the bandstand and greet those in attendance. Santa returns to The Village Green tomorrow morning from 11 am to 1 pm for an opportunity to greet children as well as those young at heart. Christmas in the Village activities on Saturday also feature an ice sculpting demonstration on The Square from 11 am to 1 pm, a live reindeer display at The Village Green from 12 to 4 pm, and carriage rides through the district from 2 to 4 pm. The carriage pick-up and drop-off will take place at the corner of Watson and West Fond du Lac Street. Christmas in the Village is an event organized by Ripon Main Street.
RUN SANTA RUN 5K RUN/WALK
If you would like to participate in the City of Ripon’s first-ever Run Santa Run 5K run/walk the registration deadline is coming up quickly next Monday. Parks and Recreation Director Ashton Zeien says it’s a flat course that is family friendly and you can even bring your dog if you it on a leash. The route starts in front of City Hall loops around Barlow Park and returns. All finishers will receive a medal and beanie stocking cap. The top 3 male and female finishers will receive a J’s BBQ gift card. The event is Saturday, December 2nd during Dickens of a Christmas activities with packet pickup at 7 am and the race beginning at 8 am. There is a $20 fee. Participants can register at Ripon.RecDesk.com., or on the department’s Facebook page.
Program: Run Santa Run 5K (recdesk.com)
NEWS 511 WISCONSIN LOGO
The state’s Department of Transportation this week unveiled a new 511 Wisconsin logo for its free, easy-to-use traveler information service. Entering its 15th winter season, the 511 Wisconsin platform reflects a handful of service enhancements all designed to keep drivers safe. The 511 Wisconsin Traveler Information System is the state’s official source for trusted roadway conditions and traffic impacts across Wisconsin. Under the new 511 Wisconsin logo online at 511wi.gov or via the mobile app, the public can access real-time travel information across the state including road conditions, traffic speeds, live video feeds from traffic cameras, message boards, and more. In January of 2022 the DOT began sharing winter road conditions for more than 14,000 miles of roadway, which is updated at least twice hourly.
SSM HEALTH RIPON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW ORTHOPEDIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic recently welcomed Paula Kasuboski, nurse practitioner, to Ripon Community Hospital. She is now accepting new patients and joins Drs. Benjamin Wiseley and Ryan Pizinger. Kasuboski provides comprehensive, advanced orthopedic care to patients of all ages. She will provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. She is originally from the Oshkosh area and got her Master of Science-Nurse Practitioner degree at Marian University in Fond du Lac. She has been in orthopedics for 10 years. Kasuboski is board certified through the American Nurse Credentialing Center and a member of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. She has five grown children and says she enjoys outdoors recreational activities and teaches fitness class to keep her own joints healthy. For more information or to schedule an appointment with her call 920-745-3500.
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