4/18/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
18 April 2024 News
WAUTOMA POLICE ARREST CONVICTED FELON WITH GUN
Police in Wautoma responded to a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of West Grove Street just before 7:30 Wednesday morning. When they arrived, they talked with 26-year-old Marquise Williams. While speaking with him Williams threatened to kill the person who called in the complaint. They placed him under arrest and found a pistol in a bag Williams had. He was convicted of a felony in Cook County, Illinois and cannot legally purchase or possess a firearm. The Waushara County Sheriff’s Office assisted with his arrest and search. CAP Services Family Crisis advocates also responded to the scene. Williams was taken to the Waushara County Jail. Felon in possession of a weapon, disorderly conduct with a domestic enhancer and drug paraphernalia possession charges have been referred against him to the Waushara County District Attorney. (Wautoma Police Department photo)
RIPON COLLEGE AND MPTC ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Ripon College and Moraine Park Technical College have signed an articulation agreement allowing students pursuing Associate of Arts and Associate of Science liberal arts degrees at Moraine Park to seamlessly transfer and continue their education at Ripon College with confirmed junior status. The agreement was signed by Ripon College President Victoria Folse and Moraine Park President Bonnie Baerwald. Upon completion of either degree at Moraine Park, Ripon College will transfer a minimum of 60 credits to Ripon. Moraine Park Technical College and Ripon College will work collaboratively to provide students support in the areas of advising and transfer of credits and credentials. Moraine Park has similar agreements in place with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay, UW-Milwaukee and Lakeland University.
Articulation agreement reached with Ripon College and Moraine Park Technical College | Ripon College
TEXT TO 911 NOW AVAILABLE IN WAUPACA COUNTY
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday announced they have begun accepting Text to 911 service. County residents can now send a text to 911 in an emergency. Text to 911 should only be used in an emergency situation, when placing a call is not possible. For instance, if the caller is deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech impaired or when speaking out loud would put the caller in danger. Sheriff’s officials ask that in the first text message a location and type of emergency be sent. They also ask that the text be put in simple words and that the message be short and without abbreviations or slang. Also be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions from the 911 call taker.
ERIC TONEY RUNS FOR FOURTH TERM AT FDL COUNTY DA
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney Wednesday announced he is seeking a fourth term. Toney was first elected in 2012 when he successfully challenged incumbent DA Dan Kaminsky. Toney ran unopposed in 2016 and 2020. He also ran unsuccessfully against incumbent State Attorney General Josh Kaul in 2022. Kaul won a narrow victory over Toney that November. Toney announced his candidacy during a couple of media interviews. The term for District Attorney is four years.
WASHINGTON COUNTY TOWN DEPUTY
The Washington County Board of Supervisors this week approved a resolution that authorizes the creation of a deputy sheriff’s position assigned to the Town of West Bend. It is the first such agreement in Washington County that provides a full-time dedicated sheriff to a town. The position will initially be funded for a two-year period with a combined financial commitment between Cedar Community, the Town of West Bend and Washington County. The county’s funded portion is considered a contribution to the town under the Shared Revenue Grant Program. The sheriff’s office has been contracting with the Village of Richfield since 2007 to provide two full-time deputies.
SENATOR JOHNSON ON MAYORKAS IMPEACHMENT ATTEMPT
The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate Wednesday voted down both articles of impeachment brought against Homeland Security Secretary Alejando Mayorkas by House Republicans. GOP Senator Ron Johnson felt House managers put together a very convincing case against Mayorkas. Senator Johnson is a member of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. He believes President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas’ open border policy at our southern border puts Americans at risk and is a crime. Johnson says when President Trump left office the number of illegal immigrants crossing that border was around 500 a month, but since then more than 6 million have crossed our borders illegally. The federal lawmaker from Oshkosh says main stream media wasn’t paying much attention to the crisis until mayors in New York and Chicago started complaining about how the flood of illegal immigrants were taxing their cities’ resources. Critics of the impeachment attempt believed it was a waste of time that should have been used for a compromise on the border crisis.
JOB AND CAREER FAIRS TODAY
More than 70 employers from various industries, including office, service, manufacturing, healthcare, and other professional positions will be looking for their next new hires at the Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair today. It will be held at the Fond du Lac Expo Center on the County Fairgrounds from 1 to 4 pm. Job seekers of all skill levels can connect directly with hiring managers and learn about available positions. Some companies will even conduct on-site interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes to share and to dress for the career they want. Also coming up today there is a career fair for students at the Ripon High School.
EAA AIRVENTURE HIRING
EAA is looking for additional help this AirVenture as more than 750 temporary positions are available across multiple areas to be part of the World’s greatest aviation celebration. The temporary positions are excellent opportunities for many people including students or retirees, who are seeking a temporary position that does not require a full summer commitment. Positions available include retail associate, security/event support, auto parking cashier, camper registration, and bartender. To apply, retail and auto parking applicants must be at least 14 years old, security at least 16 years old, and 18 years old for all other positions. It is encouraged to apply online before the hiring events, as individuals will have the opportunity to interview onsite. All interviews will be held at the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh. Hiring events are scheduled for Saturday, April 27th from 9 am to 1 pm, Wednesday May 15th from 4 to 7 pm, and Saturday June 8th and 22nd from 9 am to 1pm. There will also be an open house June 25th through the 27th from 9 am to 5 pm.
FRIENDS STEWARDSHIP GRANTS ANNOUNCED
The Wisconsin DNR tells us Stewardship funding for Friends Grants have been approved for 24 nonprofit organizations for improvement at DNR properties across the state. The State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes 29 projects for a total of $373,900 in Stewardship grants, leveraging $392,700 in matching contributions and $4.2 million in total project costs. Each year, $500,000 from the Stewardship program is set aside for grants to Friends Groups and nonprofit conservation organizations. Among the recipients is the Friends of the Horicon Marsh International Education and Visitor Center for a patio map restoration project.
JUNIOR PARK RANGER PROGRAM
The Fond du Lac County Parks Department is starting a hands-on program in county parks for children. The program will be the “Junior Park Ranger” program. It does not require children to do any “work”, but it is intended to get kids visiting and enjoying the county parks system. The program will run through the end of the summer. It will wrap up on September 8th. Each child must complete their own activity to earn their points which can be used for prizes. Each activity completed is 10 points. There are three opportunities worth 5 additional bonus points each. Sixty points will earn a Junior Park Ranger keychain and 120 points a Junior Park Ranger T-Shirt. More information about the program is available on the Fond du Lac County Facebook page.
CELEBRATE RIPON DINNER
Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mandy Kimes says the 175th Anniversary of the City of Ripon will be celebrated with a special dinner at Vines & Rushes Winery on Wednesday, May 22nd. She notes the Commercial Club, the forerunner of the Chamber, used to hold a Ripon Street Fair and that eventually became an annual dinner for the Chamber. She says it was a chance to celebrate what the Chamber had achieved throughout the year, business successes and new happenings in Ripon. The Celebrate Ripon dinner will borrow its theme from the Ripon Street Fair. She says the dinner will include live entertainment, a silent auction, old photos celebrating Ripon, and more. Proceeds will go toward Chamber programs and events. For more information about the Celebrate Ripon dinner visit the Chamber’s website or call 920-748-6764.
Welcome to Ripon | Ripon Chamber of Commerce (ripon-wi.com)
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