Wednesday 10/3/18
3 October 2018 News
Special Legislative Session For Kimberly-Clark Incentive Package
There will be a special session of the State Legislature next month to vote on a tax incentive package to keep a Kimberly-Clark plant in Fox Crossing open. The State Assembly approved the package earlier this year, but it still needs Senate approval. Legislative leaders called for the extraordinary session, which will begin on November 12th. There will be a public hearing and a vote later in November. Governor Walker says, “My message to Kimberly-Clark employees is simple: we are fighting for you. We are working together to keep your jobs in Wisconsin.” It’s estimated the incentive package is worth about $100 million.
Dalton Water System Abandoned
Residents of Dalton in Green Lake County are dealing with supplying their own private wells after a public water system was abandoned at the beginning of the month. The 50-year-old water system wasn’t compliant with the standards set by the Department of Natural Resources and officials estimate it would have taken 5 to 10 years and over $1.5 million to become compliant. Rather than seeing their water bills increase by an average of more than 150 percent the majority of the nearly 60 property owners affected by the shutdown voted to abandon the system. But that won’t be cheap either with the cost of putting in a private well estimated at more than $16,000. Residents were informed of the coming change months ago.
Woman Charged After Baby Gets High
A 32-year-old Sheboygan Falls woman is facing child neglect and drug charges after a 15-month-old baby tested positive for drugs. Breanne Anderson was arrested after the child was taken to a hospital. The infant was lethargic, crying, and acting strangely. The child’s mother told police she lives with Anderson, and admitted she and Anderson use marijuana together. It’s believed the baby ate marijuana that was dropped on the floor. Investigators found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in their apartment. Anderson will be back in court next Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
Old Wolf River Bridge Removal Will Have Impacts On Marine Traffic
The state’s Department of Transportation says the old Wolf River Bridge will be removed beginning Monday, October 15th. That will have marine traffic impacts at the Wolf River Bridge over the Wolf River in the Village of Winneconne. The bridge will be locked in the down position from October 15th through late November. Bridge tenders will not have the ability to open the bridge during that time frame. Vertical clearance underneath the bridge will be restricted during removal operations.
Sheriffs Support Grothman Reelection Bid
Congressman Glenn Grothman has picked up the endorsement of six sitting Sheriffs and two sheriffs-elect in his bid to be reelected to represent the 6th Congressional District. Those sheriff’s endorsing him include Columbia County Sheriff Dennis Richards of Columbia County, Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll, Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson, Sheboygan County Sheriff Cory Roeseler, Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz, Manitowoc County Sheriff-elect Dan Hartwig and Marquette County Sheriff-elect Joe Konrath. Sheboygan County Sheriff Cory Roeseler says Grothman has supported the men and women of law enforcement and he’s pleased to return that support. Grothman faces Democratic challenger Dan Kohl in the November election.
Polka Valentines Dance Scheduled In Berlin
Organizers of a Valentines Dance in Berlin featuring polka music hope it will become a regular event. Tom Pionke of the Berlin Knights of Columbus says “Squeeze Box” with well known polka performers Mollie B and Ted Lange will play the music from 1 to 5 pm on February 17th at the City Inn Bar and Grill in Berlin. Pionke says it’s a fundraiser for the Knights who donate to a number of charities. Tickets are reasonably priced. He says, “Tickets are $15 apiece, we try to keep the price down in order that people can partake without hurting them in the pocketbook to bad.” There will also be food, drinks and a raffle. Tickets to a Molly B event usually go fast so give him a call when you can at 920-290-0984.
Free Speech Subject Of Talk At Ripon College
Rick Esenberg, founder, president and general counsel of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, will speak this afternoon at Ripon College. His presentation, “Freedom Matters: McAdams v. Marquette University, Free Speech and the Wisconsin Supreme Court,” will begin at 4:15 pm in Kresge Little Theatre, East Hall. The visit is sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom. Esenberg will discuss the case of recently reinstated Marquette University Professor John McAdams, what is happening to free speech on college campuses across the country, and other cases that were before the Wisconsin Supreme Court during the past term.
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