5/9/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
9 May 2024 News
ETHANOL TANKER ROLLOVER IN OSHKOSH
Nearly 13 hours after a tanker filled with Ethanol fuel went off Highway 91 and Oakwood Road in the City of Oshkosh, the tanker was removed. Police say no one was injured in the crash when the tanker rolled over. No leak was discovered, but a portion of Highway 91 was closed and nearby residences evacuated. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 1:46 am Wednesday morning. The tanker was removed and roads reopened at 3:45 pm. About 8,000 gallons of ethanol were drained from the tanker allowing it to be safely flipped and removed. Anyone who saw the crash or has information about the incident is urged to contact Oshkosh Police at 920-236-5700 or if you wish to remain anonymous the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477.
FDL COUNTY SEX OFFENDER MOVING
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office advises us that a 37-year-old sex offender will be moving to N6466 Hickory Road in the Town of Forest on or around Saturday. Adam Ebert has resided in the Town of Osceola since last November. In 2008 he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl he knew. He was convicted of third-degree sexual assault in Waukesha County for that. In 2011 he randomly sent text messages to a 15-year-old indicating he was 18 years old. When he met with the victim, he acknowledged he was 25 years old and subsequently sexually assaulted the victim. He was convicted of second-degree sexual assault of a child in Fond du Lac County for that crime. He is on extended supervision until November of 2031 and on GPS monitoring the rest of his life.
FDL MAN SUSPECTED OF VANDALISM AT EX WIFE’S RESTAURANT
There’s a preliminary hearing today for a 57-year-old Fond du Lac man suspected of vandalizing his ex-wife’s restaurant in Fond du Lac in September of 2021. Troy Allen is charged with burglary, felon in possession of a firearm, theft, and criminal damage to property all stemming from a break in at the Family Affair Soulfood Kitchen restaurant. Restaurant equipment was damaged during the incident. The restaurant was owned at the time by Allen’s ex-wife and former Fond du Lac City Council member Arletta Allen. Two months after the break-in there was a fire that caused extensive damage to the restaurant. No one has been charged in connection with the fire. Troy Allen is being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on a $20,000 cash bond.
DODGE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY
The public is invited to the Dodge County Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony next Wednesday at the Dodge County Law Enforcement Memorial site in front of the County Administration Building in Juneau. The ceremony is at 11:15 am. The keynote speaker for this year’s event will be Dodge County Administrator Cameron Clapper. He is a strong law enforcement supporter who will provide his perspective on what law enforcement means to him. He will also give his views on the sacrifices law enforcement make including honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, sacrificing their life in service and protection of the community. The memorial ceremony will once again remember law enforcement officers who have been lost in the line of duty in Dodge County or have connection to Dodge County. Over the years that has included a dozen law enforcement officers.
SAMARITAN CLINIC CASH RAFFLE
Brianna St. Louis, a Fond du Lac resident, is the grand prize winner of the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Samaritan Cash Raffle. Drawings for prizes were held yesterday with St. Louis taking the top prize of $50,000 cash. The SSM Health Samaritan Clinic provides health care to around 500 underinsured patients annually. The clinic works to provide a full spectrum of care, helping individuals to navigate insurance options, finding a primary care provider and working with local community resources if other needs arise. This year celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Samaritan Clinic. Nearly 3,800 tickets were sold in this year’s raffle with the cash raffle raising approximately $120,000. All money raised by the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation stays local and supports the Greater Fond du Lac community. Anne Kirk of Berlin won the second place prize of $10,000 cash. A complete list of winners can be found at the SSM Health.com website. (SSM Health photo).
Cash raffle winner (ssmhealth.com)
HOUSE TAKES UP CENSUS BILL TODAY
Congress takes up a bill today that would require the census to include citizenship status and exclude noncitizens from the population count. It is estimated that 7 million illegal immigrants have entered the country during President Biden’s Administration that could be included in the 2030 census for congressional and federal representation. Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman says including illegal immigrants in the count would give larger states more representation in Congress and as a result more federal funding. He says Wisconsin does have illegal immigrants but not as many as states with sanctuary cities. If the bill passes in the House it likely will face opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
FOX CITIES EMPLOYMENT FAIR
Employers across various industries, including office, service, manufacturing, healthcare, and other professional positions, will be looking for their next new hires at the Fox Cities Employment Fair. It will held at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton on Wednesday, May 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm. Job seekers of all skill levels can connect directly with hiring managers and learn about available positions. Some companies might even conduct on-site interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes to share. A complete list of employers registered as of May 1st is available at the Fox Valley Work.org website. Individuals interested in a resume refresh are urged to contact the Fox Cities Job Center in Menasha at 920-997-3272. Appointments can be made for in-person or virtual sessions.
ENVISION GREATER FDL SUMMER SERIES
Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host their annual Summer Series for Interns and Co-ops this summer. It is a hand-crafted program designed exclusively for Fond du Lac area businesses and their college interns and co-ops. Envision Vice President of Economic Development Lisa McArthur says no matter what size business you have it could benefit you during the summer months. The program provides professional development, networking tools, leadership and life skills, and information on living, working, and playing in Fond du Lac as a young professional. She says it will include going to a Dock Spiders game, volunteer work, learning about business etiquette, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and automation. All events are held on Thursdays. The goal is to assist in recruitment and retention strategies. The series is made up of a total of five events spanning June and July. Students can register online. The registration deadline is Monday.
Summer Series for Interns & Co-ops – Envision Greater Fond du Lac (envisiongreaterfdl.com)
CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADERSHIP LAB OFFERED
The Ripon and Green Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold a Leadership Lab workshop next Tuesday at the Mapes Hotel. Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mandy Kimes says the focus will be on customer service and the workshop will be led by Anna Oosterhouse of Webster’s Marketplace. Anna has over 20 years of guest service experience and 13 years of leadership growth and development. The workshop is designed for both customer service professionals and trainers. It will focus on several key areas that include: Identifying and Elevating Guest Engagement Experiences, Navigating Tough Customer Interactions, Determining Your “Why” in Customer Service. The workshop is free to all those that RSVP and comes with lunch provided by Chick-Fil-A. Visit the Ripon Chamber website to register. The registration deadline is this Sunday.
Welcome to Ripon | Ripon Chamber of Commerce (ripon-wi.com)
GRANTS AWARDED
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin recently awarded $42,200 in grants to six organizations that will enhance Waushara County now and for future generations. Among the grant recipients is the Waushara County Health Department to put on the Waushara Run for Hope 5K. The Saxeville-Springwater Fire Department is getting a grant for Vehicle Extrication. Unity Recovery Services/Waushara SHINES will use their grant for operational support. The McComb Bruchs Performing Art Center grant will help stage Sleeping Beauty with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. The North Central Conservancy Trust will use their grant to provide community access to Suszko Ridge Preserve, and the Hancock Library is receiving a grant to help with Library Addition costs. Dates for the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin next Community Grants Cycle will be shared later this year.
FDL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
This year’s Memorial Day parade in Fond du Lac will be hosted by the Disabled American Veterans. The parade and ceremony will be conducted on Monday, May 27th. The parade will kick off at 10 am on the corner of Rees and Main Streets. The parade will go south on Main Street and end at Veterans Park. The Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at Veterans Park immediately following the parade at 11:30 am. The Key Note Speaker for the ceremony is Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Doug Fraser, United States Marine Corps. Organizations desiring to be in the parade must contact the Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office at 920-929-3117 or 920-929-3120. The deadline to request to be in the parade is Wednesday, May 22nd.
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