10/30/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
30 October 2024 News
FDL MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE
Bond has been set at $750,000 cash for a 39-year-old Fond du Lac man suspected of shooting a man in the city of Fond du Lac last month. Miguel West is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and felon in possession of a firearm, both with repeater enhancers. He made his initial appearance in Fond du Lac County court Tuesday and will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on November 7th. Police and Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue were sent to the area of 1st Street and Adams Street the evening of Saturday, September 28th for reports of gunshots. About five minutes later officers found a 48-year-old Fond du Lac man who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his left leg and left arm a few blocks away on South Portland Street. An officer applied tourniquets to stop the blood loss. Early the next morning West turned himself in to police. The victim identified West as the shooter.
RIPON COMMON COUNCIL SETS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WHEEL TAX
The Ripon Common Council has scheduled a public hearing during its December 10th meeting for a proposed wheel tax. The Council discussed the proposed wheel tax during Monday night’s Council meeting. Council members seemed reluctant to institute a new tax on city residents, but they are also looking at ways to maintain the 42 miles of streets in the city. At the current rate of improvement, it would take 102 years to improve every road in the city. City Administrator Adam Sonntag says the city’s capital improvement plan over the next five years amounts to about $13 million. But that is for major street improvement, water, sewer, and other capital improvement projects. The city will use state road aid, tax levy, grants, borrowing and shared revenue to pay for it. Sonntag says a $20 wheel tax would generate more than $154,000 a year and a $25 tax $192,000 which would go into a capital fund for street improvements. The city is not able to institute a gas tax or sales tax. Another option is going back to an assessment system for street projects which Sonntag estimates would cost homeowners $2,000 to $10,000 on streets that are being improved. He told the Council it would take 90 days from passage of a wheel tax to institute it and it would be year before the money could be used to improve streets.
ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INSURANCE
Governor Tony Evers and Commissioner of Insurance Nathan Houdek are urging residents who qualify to sign up during the open enrollment period for affordable healthcare coverage through Healthcare.gov. The 12th annual open enrollment period begins on November 1st. During the last open enrollment period, a record-setting 254,482 Wisconsinites signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace. Governor Evers also underscored the importance of retaining the Affordable Care Act. The open enrollment period continues through January 15th. During this time, eligible Wisconsinites can enroll in one of the health plans available on the individual health insurance marketplace. Those who already have insurance through the marketplace can also renew, or upgrade their health plans during this period. Wisconsin has one of the most competitive individual health insurance markets in the nation, with 15 insurers participating for plan year 2025.
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MILK SPECIALTIES NOW ACTUS NUTRITION
Milk Specialties Global, a nutrition ingredients manufacturer, this week announced a corporate rebranding that will transition its name to Actus Nutrition. Actus Nutrition CEO David Lenzmeier says, “The name Actus Nutrition perfectly reflects our company’s identity and the promising market opportunities ahead.” The company is a leading supplier of protein products to the largest brand names including 13 of the top 20 sports nutrition brands. The company generates approximately $1.5 billion in revenues per year. It is unveiling its new Actus Nutrition brand at SupplySide West in Las Vegas this week. In Wisconsin Actus Nutrition, formerly Milk Specialties Global, has locations in; Adell, Boscobel, Fond du Lac, Monroe, New Holstein, Port Edwards, and Wautoma.
PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office was asked to assist with security for visits by Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Ripon and Dodge County recently. Green Lake County Deputy Sheriff Matt Vande Kolk says it is not unusual to be asked to assist neighboring law enforcement agencies, but rare for something on this scale and they were happy to help out the Ripon Police Department for Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Ripon College. He says the event at the Dodge County Airport in Juneau for former President Donald Trump had a bigger crowd but was much the same when it comes to security. Vande Kolk says they have a great relationship with law enforcement agencies in the area. He notes it is also a great opportunity for their staff to get a chance to see how security for an event like the visits is handled and how to do it properly.
JOHN ZARBANO RUNS FOR CONGRESS
Congressional candidate John Zarbano feels he can do a better job representing the 6th Congressional District than incumbent Congressman Glenn Grothman. The retired lawyer from Oshkosh says that’s why he’s running against Grothman. Zarbano says the economy in Wisconsin is pretty good right now with inflation at a lower rate and record low unemployment. The Democratic candidate says both men and women have the fundamental right to make their own health care decisions and women especially. He is concerned about the availability of housing and affordability. He also says we need to do more for our veterans. He feels they have issues navigating the bureaucracy for their benefits and also have problems with transportation to medical appointments. Zarbano notes Grothman has been in Congress for 10 years and was in the state legislature for 20 but hasn’t done a good job representing all the people of the 6th Congressional District. You can read more about his views at his website John Zarbano.com.
CHERISH FUND SUPPORTS HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS
The state’s Department of Natural Resources and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin encourage hunters purchasing their licenses to consider donating to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund, which helps fund conservation, projects around the state. The Cherish Fund is primarily built through voluntary contributions from the public when they purchase their hunting and fishing licenses through the DNR’s Go Wild License portal. DNR Deputy Secretary Steve Little says, “The fund, now nearly $3 million, will continue to help improve and protect critical habitat across the state for years to come.” The DNR and Foundation announced Tuesday that nearly $80,000 in recent funding will help support five habitat projects on public lands in Calumet, Dane, Florence, Sauk and Vilas counties.
DIVERSE OPTIONS FIRST ANNUAL TALENT SHOW A SUCCESS
Officials at Diverse Options in Ripon are pleased with the success of their first-ever D-O’s Got Talent fundraiser. It was held at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Ripon last Thursday. Mary Robichaud is the Communications and Media Manager. She says they succeeded their goal. Diverse Options serves all or portions of Fond du Lac, Dodge, Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara counties. She says they provide a wide array of services to people who are differently-abled who they refer to as “consumers.” That includes pre-vocational training, supportive employment, supportive home care, adult day services, community based pre-vocational training, community based day services, residential services, and transportation services. Noreen Johnson is Diverse Options Community Outreach Specialist. She says they had 14 different acts during the talent show. She says one of the popular items that sold was tie-dyed socks their consumers make. They also sold a painting. Other fun included a 50/50 raffle and silent raffle. Altogether they had 20 vendors and 30 donors for their first talent show.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
The Ripon High School Drama Club has announced performance dates for its Fall Play: Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday November 7th through the 9th. Thursday and Friday performances are at 7 pm with two performances on Saturday at 2 and 7 pm. Performances will be at the Ripon High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $10 per adult and $5 for students. Tickets are also available for purchase online with a credit card. The play is about a journey into the magical woods of Athens where the world of mortals collides with the world of fairies and love is in the air.
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