9/17/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
17 September 2024 News
FDL COUNTY PURSUIT AND ARREST
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies picked up pursuit of a reckless vehicle that had struck multiple construction cones in Dodge County last evening. Multiple callers reported the vehicle varying in speeds and weaving all over the roadway. A deputy located the vehicle heading north on U.S. Highway 151 south of Thill Road in the Town of Oakfield. As the vehicle approached the deputy it nearly struck another vehicle. While trying to elude deputies the vehicle narrowly missed hitting a sheriff’s squad car positioned in the median with its emergency lights on. The 5-mile pursuit came to an end as the vehicle was boxed in. No one was hurt during the pursuit nor did any property damage occur in Fond du Lac County. The driver and lone occupant, a 34-year-old Green Bay woman, was taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail. A search of the vehicle turned up fentanyl pills. Felony eluding, first degree recklessly endangering safety, OWI first, and drug charges are being referred against the woman. The State Patrol assisted in the pursuit. (Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo)
FDL PORCH FIRE
Just after midnight this morning Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue was sent to 128 South Peters Avenue for a fire in a one-story single-family home. Fire crews found an exterior porch on fire extending to the side of the home. The blaze was quickly knocked down. The home was checked for any fire extension but there was none. The fire was brought under control within 5 minutes, and no other structures were damaged. No injuries were reported. An off-duty Fond du Lac Police Officer discovered the fire, woke the sleeping residents, and called in the fire. The cause and origin of the fire is being determined. Residents are reminded to carefully dispose of all smoking materials in a safe manner and in an appropriate container. (Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue photo)
FIRE DISPLACES BEAVER DAM APARTMENT RESIDENTS
Residents of a Beaver Dam apartment building were displaced by a fire late Saturday night. The Beaver Dam Fire Department was dispatched to 116 Lake Crest Drive at 11:44 Saturday evening. Firefighters located a fire on the second floor of the 8-unit apartment complex. Additional aid was requested. Firefighters were able to safely evacuate the building and bring the fire under control within an hour. One apartment had significant smoke, fire, and water damage. Adjacent apartments had smoke and water damage. The entire building was rendered uninhabitable. Tenants received aid from the Red Cross and were provided with temporary housing. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Ten fire departments provided mutual aid. Mayville EMS, Beaver Dam Police, and Alliant Energy also provided assistance. (Beaver Dam Fire Department photo)
MARKESAN EMAIL SCAM
Markesan Police say community members are receiving email notifications from someone whose email was hacked. A police officer received an email from someone posing as community member saying they couldn’t buy gift cards right now but needed to get them for a friend that has cancer and asked if the officer could buy them online and send them to the person who had reached out to the officer. They promised to pay him back in the next week or when they saw him. The officer called the person who had supposedly sent him the email and were told that the company that they have their email through has been hacked. Markesan Police says if you get such a request it is a scam.
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
There are several locations in Ripon that you can register to vote during this National Voter Registration Day. Ripon Senior Activity Center Director Christine Leusch says people can register at the center from 1 to 3 this afternoon. You can also register at Pickard Commons at Ripon College from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 to 6 pm. At Ripon City Hall they will be registering voters from 7:30 am to 4 pm. In Fond du Lac the Broken Bread Food Pantry at the Cathedral of St. Paul on West Division Street will hold a registration event from 9 am to 5 pm. Leusch says you will need to show a current photo ID and proof of residency to register. In-person registration can be done at a municipal clerk’s office through October 16th. You can also register online at My Vote WI.gov where you can also find out where you vote and what is on your ballot for the November 5th election.
PAC SCAMS
The Administrator for the state’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection says election season is also an opportunity for scammers posing as Political Action Committees or PACs. There are thousands of real PACs registered with the Federal Election Commission. Michelle Reinen says you have to be careful about giving to a PAC that actually supports a candidate or cause you believe in. She says scammers will only ask for donations under $200 to avoid having to disclose donor information to the F-E-C. She says they won’t volunteer information about their leadership and only take donations via mail to a post office box or peer-to-peer services like PayPal, Venmo, or cryptocurrency. She says they also will avoid the Federal requirement of asking if you are a U.S. citizen or are a Green Card holder. Reinen says a legitimate PAC would be registered with the F-E-C which you can check out at FEC.gov.
BACK IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Fond du Lac County’s Director of Emergency Services says he’s glad to be back in the county emergency services sector. John Ross says it is something he has been doing since 2007 with a small stint in health care. He came to Fond du Lac County in April of this year after a couple of years in health care when the opportunity in Fond du Lac presented itself. He feels emergency management is where he belongs and where he feels he will be most effective in helping serve communities and helping build more resilient communities. Ross had previously worked in the West Central part of Wisconsin. One of Ross’s roles is to help prepare and plan for disasters. Earlier this month he talked to us about Preparedness. September is National Preparedness month.
NEW REQUIREMENT FOR CDLS
The state’s Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles have implemented new Federal requirements for drug and alcohol status compliance and downgraded Commercial Driver Licenses or CDLs for noncompliance. New Federal drug and alcohol clearinghouse status checks require state DMVs to notify when CDL drivers do not pass their drug or alcohol testing. All Wisconsin CDL drivers who are not in federal compliance will have their commercial driving privilege downgraded until they clear their record with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. With a license downgrade operating a commercial vehicle is illegal. The commercial driver’s regular driving privilege will not be impacted. More information regarding the new rule and process can be found online.
PWC WORKSHOP SCHEDULED
The Professional Women’s Connection will host a transformative workshop titled “Navigating the Confidence Spectrum” on Thursday, October 17th, at Goose Blind in Green Lake. Registration and socializing begin at 5:30 pm. The program is from 6 to 7 pm. Tickets are $30 for PWC members and $35 for guests. Dinner and cash bar is included. Pre-registration is required by noon on Tuesday October 15th. Registration is available online. The workshop facilitator is Allison Garner, owner of Thoughtly, a seasoned executive coach specializing in leadership development and business consulting. With over 20 years of experience as a chemical engineer and vice president of an engineering firm, Allison transitioned her career to coaching, where she supports leaders in mastering leadership skills and building high-performing teams.
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BURMANIA NAMED BEE AWARD WINNER
Linda Burmania, an SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital physical therapist, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE or Be Exceptional Everyday Award. She was nominated by a patient who wrote: “Linda did a great job working with me on physical therapy on my right knee replacement, especially after discovering I developed a blood clot. She was very encouraging for me to keep working and to fight through the pain.” The BEE Award is specifically designed to recognize non-nursing staff members who demonstrate great teamwork and communication skills, collaboration, professionalism, exemplary service, and a commitment to excellence.
Photo caption: Linda Burmania, PT, (right), an SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital physical therapist, receives a BEE Award from Barb Schmitt PT, DPT, Therapy Services supervisor.
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