7/3/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
3 July 2024 News
FDL MAN ARRAIGNED ON ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE
A 40-year-old Fond du Lac man pled not guilty to an attempted first-degree intentional homicide charge during his arraignment in Dodge County court Tuesday. Oscar Toruno allegedly tried to kill his girlfriend last August. According to the criminal complaint he had been accused of a similar charge in Fond du Lac County for a previous domestic incident and Dodge County deputies were notified by those authorities about an incident in the Town of Calamus. Dodge County deputies visited with the victim who told them Toruno, her live-in-boyfriend, was waiting in car one day after work. He allegedly drove them to a secluded location where he accused her of being unfaithful and tried to stab her with a knife. She was able to fend him off but received multiple cuts to her hands. She talked him down promising not to report the incident. He handed over the knife and she threw it into a field. Toruno told investigators he did try to kill the victim, but didn’t because she had the right to live.
WAKE BOAT ADVISORY FOR GREEN LAKE
A new wake boat advisory has been implemented by Green Lake County for Green Lake. It means wake boats can’t use their special enhancements within 700 feet of the shoreline or where the lake is less than 40 feet deep. The Green Lake Association says that leaves 60 percent of the lake still available to wake boats and wake surfers. According to the association wakesurfing, different than wake boarding, is a recreational activity that relies on a wake boat specifically designed to displace large quantities of water with a deep hull, internal ballast system, and wake shaping attachments. The deeper wake displaces more water, amplifying the wake and allowing a boater to eventually surf without a tow line. According to a study by the University of Minnesota, wakesurfing can re-suspend bottom lake sediment, erode shorelines, and potentially transport aquatic invasive species. Green Lake County issued a Wake Boat Advisory that provides recommendations for and promotes responsible wake boat use on Green Lake. It includes areas of the lake that are deep enough and far enough away from shore to minimize shoreline erosion and lake-bottom sediment disruption. The association recommends drying out ballast tanks for at least 5 days before entering your boat on Green Lake.
Wake Boats | GreenLakeAssociation
LAKE WINNECONNE PARK SWIMMING BEACH CLOSED
The Winnebago County Public Health Department is informing the public about a beach closure at Lake Winneconne Park in Winneconne. The beach is being closed due to elevated E coli levels. It presents a serious risk of illness and swimming is not recommended. Health Department officials says while there may be no direct swimming access at their testing locations, testing E coli at various access points gives boaters and other water users a better idea of how water quality can vary across the county. The Winnebago County Public Health Department has a webpage for beach and lake monitoring that gives the latest information on the status of beaches and lakes in the county.
Beach Lake Monitoring | Winnebago County (winnebagocountywi.gov)
BIG GREEN LAKE BOAT LAUNCH ALTERNATIVES
With plenty of boaters and watercraft users expected to take advantage of the Fourth of July weekend on Big Green Lake, the Green Lake Police Department is suggesting some alternate boat launching sites for the lake. They include the Canal Street Boat Launch on Gold Street in Green Lake, Sunset Park on County Road A in Green Lake, Horner’s Landing on Horner Road in Ripon, and Dodge Memorial Park on County Road K in Markesan.
STATE HIGHWAY 76 PROJECT STARTS MONDAY
The project to improve a one mile stretch of State Highway 76 in Winnebago County’s Town of Clayton starts next Monday. The stretch of roadway is just north of County Road II to just south of Shady Lane. State Highway 76 will remain open during the work which is expected to finish in late August. Stark Pavement Corporation of Brookfield is the Prime Contractor for the $1.1 million project. Improvements will include; milling and resurfacing, replacing deteriorated guardrail, repair of deteriorated sections of the curb, and cleanout of culvert pipes.
USING FIREWORKS BE MINDFUL OF YOUR NEIGHBORS
Green Lake County Chief Deputy Sheriff Matt Vande Kolk says if you are going to use fireworks this Fourth of July try to be considerate of your neighbors. He says if it flies up into the air or explodes it is most likely illegal. He notes that the fireworks you buy at roadside stands aren’t legal unless they come with a permit and the permit may not be legal or might be township specific. Vande Kolk says most people will put up with neighbors shooting off fireworks unless it is late at night or very early in the morning, then the Sheriff’s Office or another law enforcement agency will get complaints. Remember that fireworks can be stressful for pets, veterans, or someone who experiences post-traumatic stress disorder.
MENOMINEE PARK PRATT TRAIL REOPENS
Oshkosh’s Menominee Park’s Pratt Trail has reopened. The winding road through the park has been closed for nearly a year after archaeological items of significance were discovered when reconstruction of the road began last August. The road project replaced stormwater infrastructure, including curb and gutter repair, and new asphalt pavement along the entire length of Pratt Trail from Merritt Avenue to the intersection with Siewert Trail. Park visitors are asked to avoid areas where there is newly planted grass near Pratt Trail. The road’s reopening allows visitors to travel through Menominee Park for the many activities held there, including the Festival Foods Fireworks Show on July 4th at dusk. The event will feature a spectacular fireworks show and 18 food trucks staged throughout Menominee Park. Rain date for the fireworks show is Friday.
RED WHITE AND BOOM IN RIPON
The City of Ripon, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for the “Red, White, and Boom!” Fourth of July Celebration tomorrow at Murray Park. Activities will begin at 6 pm with family-friendly fun and concessions. Chamber Executive Director Mandy Kimes says there will be some classic games associated with summer and the Fourth of July. There will an obstacle course, petting zoo, face painting, concessions, 3-legged race, potato sack race, water balloon toss, egg races, watermelon eating contest, tug-of-war, and bat spinning relays. In addition the Ripon Noon Kiwanis will have their softball tournament tomorrow. There will be fireworks at dusk with a Ripon 8th grader singing the National Anthem prior to them being set off. You can find a list of the activities and times on the City of Ripon Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
GREEN LAKE LIGHT UP THE LAKE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate during the Light up the Lake Celebration on Thursday, in Deacon Mills Park. The Green Lake American Legion Post will kick off the day with a delicious pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 am at the Legion Hall. Reilly’s Pub will host the 4 on the 4th Run/Walk for Veterans starting at 8:30 am. You can head to Deacon Mills Park at noon to enjoy a variety of food options. Other activities for the day include the duck race at Deacon Mills Park which is going down Dartford Mill Pond at 3 pm. At 1 pm there is the Patriotic Boat Parade and children’s activities that include a petting zoo, balloon twister, and face painting. Franki Jo is the first entertainment of the day also at 1 pm. The Green Lake 4th of July Community Parade is at 4 pm. Following that at 5 pm there is a Chalk Walk with all proceeds going towards the Green Lake Association and the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area. Live entertainment continues at Deacon Mills Park with Road Crew from 5:30 to 9 pm. The day will be capped off with a spectacular fireworks display over the waters of Big Green Lake at dusk.
BREAKFAST ON THE FARM A SUCCESS
Despite some very heavy rain in the days leading up to it, the 35th Annual Fond du Lac County Breakfast on the Farm was a success. Amy Ries is the Director of Agricultural Programs for Envision Greater Fond du Lac. She says the folks at the Abel Dairy Farm in Eden managed to do something about the water the day before last month’s breakfast, but people were not able to park on the farm. Nearly 5,000 people attended the annual breakfast put on by the host farm and Envision’s Agri-Business Council. Ries says that includes over 4,400 who had the meal and those who just paid for the privilege of seeing the Abel’s farm, which features a rotary milking parlor and 4,200 cows. She says they served 4,421 meals and 2,027 had ice cream cups from Kelly’s Country Creamery. Next year’s Breakfast on the Farm will be at the Pollack Dairy Farm in Van Dyne on Sunday, June 22nd.
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