10/4/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
4 October 2024 News
EARLY MORNING VEHICLE CHASE IN FDL COUNTY
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 25-year-old Milwaukee man early this morning following a 6.5-mile vehicle chase and subsequent foot pursuit. A deputy tried to pull over the vehicle for speeding at 12:49 this morning as it was heading south on Interstate 41 near Sales Road in the Town of Eldorado. A deputy and state trooper successfully deployed a stop stick which deflated all four tires on the suspect’s vehicle, but he continued driving it. The vehicle continued heading south on Interstate 41 but decreased its speed and exited at Military Road in Fond du Lac. The driver stopped and took off on foot. He was arrested after a taser deployment. He is charged with fleeing an officer, second degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting an officer, operating a motor vehicle with a restricted controlled substance, marijuana possession, and was placed on a probation hold by the state’s Department of Corrections. He was also cited for several traffic violations. He was taken to St. Agnes Hospital to be evaluated and after that to the Fond du Lac County Jail.
MARKESAN SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
The Markesan School District held an information meeting this week about its $26 million school facility improvement referendum. The district is asking voters on November 5th to approve that amount for improvement projects. Those improvements would include an addition and renovations at the Elementary School, including for classrooms, art, music, special education, the library and offices. At the Middle/High School renovations would be made for a secure entrance. There would also be district-wide capital maintenance, building infrastructure and site improvements, and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. If approved the referendum would increase the district’s mill rate by $2.58 per thousand dollars of value on a property. The next information session on the referendum is at 6 pm on Monday, October 21st at the Markesan Elementary School. More information on the referendum can be found at the Markesan School District website.
Facilities Planning – Markesan District Schools
FORMER WCWC RADIO PERSONALITY PASSES AWAY
Paul “Vegus” Veleke of Ripon passed away Tuesday at the age of 86. One of the jobs he had during his life was with WCWC the forerunner of WRPN back in the 1960’s and 70’s. He became known and loved on-air as “Paul Vegus.” Later he owned “Paul’s TV” a sales and repair shop in Ripon. The Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home & Crematory is handling services for the family. There will be a visitation from 9 to 11 am and a memorial service at 11 tomorrow morning at Grace Lutheran Church in Ripon. You can read more about Paul’s life at the Butzin-Marchant website.
Paul E. Veleke Obituary 2024 – Butzin Marchant Funeral Home
MANUFACTURING MONTH
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and partners, and communities throughout the state will recognize the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s economy. Manufacturing is the state’s top industry, contributing over $71 billion to the economy. The state’s over 9,000 manufacturers employ one in six Wisconsin workers-the equivalent of nearly half a million jobs. Local manufacturers are encouraged to participate in events such as student education collaborations, facility tours, hiring events, and more.
HABITAT BUILD A HOUSE BINGO
Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County will host Build-A-House Bingo next Thursday at the Eagles Club on Park Avenue in Fond du Lac. Doors will open at 4:30 pm. Dinner is at 5:30 with bingo beginning at 6:45 pm. Guests will enjoy an Italian dinner buffet catered by Boda’s followed by 4 games of bingo. Tickets are just $50 each. Each guest will receive two bingo cards for four games. Game winners can win major prize baskets valued at more than $200 each or a diamond necklace. There will be more than 20 basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle drawing, as well. For more information and tickets call Habitat Executive Director Kathy Strong-Langolf at 920-921-6623.
PAWS IN THE PARK
Ripon Parks and Recreation and the Ripon Public Library are collaborating on the free event, Paws in the Park at Barlow Park tomorrow from 10 am to Noon. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome and doggie clean-up bags will be provided. Library Youth Services Director Linda DeCramer says it is all about celebrating dogs and our relationships with them. The fun will include life-sized Bluey and Bingo characters. All attendees will be receiving five free entry tickets into valuable prize drawings ranging from pet supplies, adoption fee and training cost assistance, and fun dog-lover related bling. Green Lake Area Animal Shelter Director Janine Rubeck will share information about their facility, services, and pet adoption. She says they will also accept donations for items they need the most at the shelter which include, bleach, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies. You can also meet award-winning dog trainer Alysha Kloeckner. Her business Dog Tales is contributing to the prizes. There will also be a story walk and more fun. More information about the day is available on the Library or Parks and Recreation websites.
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