Fond du lac police are investigating an attempted robbery at the Hometown Bank on Peters Avenue. Police captain Matt Mueller says the robbery was reported shortly before noon Friday. "One person, a male individual left the bank westbound into the mall parking lot," Mueller said. Mueller says a person matching the description of the robber was taken into custody a short time later. "He has been questioned by police and he is currently being held on a separate warrant charge," Mueller said. Nobody was injured in the incident.
5-18-12 fdl gas station robbery suspects bound over for trial
Two Fond du Lac teenagers accused of robbing a Fond du lac gas station have been bound over for trial. Eighteen year old Alex Roen and 17 year old Mathew Maas waived their preliminary hearings today. They are accused of robbing the West Johnson Street BP gas station at gunpoint.
5-18-12 sexual assault suspect waives preliminary hearing
An Oakfield man accused of sexually assaulting a neighbor has has waived his preliminary hearing. Forty two year old John Eggert was bound over for trial on a charge of second degree sexual assault with use of force. Bail was set at $25,000 cash bond. Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Lieutenant of detectives Cameron McGee says Eggert is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Oakfield Laundromat. According to a criminal complaint Eggert went on a bike ride with his female neighbor stopped at the Laundromat where he allegedly forced the woman into a bathroom and assaulted her. Eggert is a registered sex offender.
5-18-12 walker says he is not afraid to lose the recall
HARTLAND, Wis. (AP) — Republican Governor Scott Walker says he's not afraid to lose the recall election he faces in less than three weeks. But Walker vows that if he wins he will govern in a more inclusive way. Walker's first 16 months in office have been embattled by massive protests and a partisan fight over public employees' union rights. Walker made the remarks to the Associated Press Thursday.
5-18-12 job losses reported in april
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Workforce Development has released new data that shows Wisconsin lost 6,200 private-sector jobs in April. The new numbers are a setback for Republican Governor Scott Walker, who faces a recall election June 5th against Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
5-18-12 atv injury crash
An ATV crash in Dodge Couinty seriously injures a man. Nineteen year old Aaron Fenner was injured in a single vehicle ATV crash at 3:52pm. Fenner was traveling through a farm field when his ATV struck an embankment and went airborne. Fenner was ejected from the ATV and he was not wearing a helmet or other protective gear. Fenner was flown to Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee by Flight for Life helicopter.
5-18-12 fdl council makes decision on new city manager
The Fond du Lac city council is staying with the U.S military as its training ground for its next city leader. Colonel Joseph Moore has accepted the city’s offer to become its next city manager. Moore served 25 years in the army…working as a Public Works Director and CEO for military communities in Germany and Korea. Retiring city manager Tom Herre had a similar background. Herre is retiring June 15th.
Council president Rick Gudex says he’s pleased with the selection. "Colonel Moore has big shoes to fill in taking over for Mr. Herre, but I am confident that he will do an excellent job for the city," Gudex said. The five finalists were Bay City, Michigan city manager, Robert Belleman, former Hernando County Florida administrator, David Hamilton, CEO of Camp Humphreys, Korea, Colonel Joseph Moore and two from Wisconsin…town of Salem administrator, Patrick Casey and Sheboygan County Human Resources Director, Michael Collard. Whitewater city manager, Kevin Brunner, withdrew from consideration after accepting a similar position elsewhere.
5-18-12 nfdl woman going to prison for 8th owi
A North Fond du Lac woman convicted of her 8th owi is going to prison. Fond du lac judge Dale English sentenced Elizabeth Liefke to four years six months in prison and five years extended supervision. Liefke was arrested last August while she was driving only 35 miles an hour on Highway 151 near Kiekhafer Parkway.
5-18-12 sunny 97-7, 96-1 wtcx are big winners at wba convention
Sunny 97-7, 96-1 WTCX were big winners at the recent Wisconsin Association of Broadcasters Awards Gala. The Sunny 97-7 morning show team of Nick Rusch and Heather Robins took home 2nd place for the Best Morning Show in the state of Wisconsin. Sunny 97-7 also received a merit award in the Significant Community Impact category for the Relay for Life Cancer event live broadcast. WTCX morning man, Gregg Owens received 1st place for Best Artist Interview with Erik Turner of the rock band Warrant. Owens also received a merit award for Best Live On-Site Broadcast Remote for the popular 96-1 TCX GamePlan with Green Bay Packer Desmond Bishop. Terry Davis received the 1st place award for Most Entertaining Client Commercial for the Piggly Wiggly ad featuring Terry and Piggly Wiggly’s Vic and Corey Hinkes.
5-18-12 wfdl news wins big at associated press and wba awards banquets
Sunny 97-7 and AM 1170 news director Greg Stensland is being recognized by the Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. For the 5th year in a row Stensland took home 1st place for Best Newscast at the Associated Press annual awards banquet. Stensland also received 1st place in the Hard News category for his coverage of the police shooting incident last year, 1st place- Continuing Coverage for his in-depth, investigative reporting on the shooting, 1st place in the Feature News category for his story on teen pregnancy, and 1st place in the Best Audio category. At the WBA Awards Gala this month Stensland received 1st and 2nd place in the Hard News-Investigative category for his coverage of a former high school teacher who had a sexual relationship with a student, and coverage of the police officer shooting, 1st place for his On-Scene coverage of the police shooting, plus an award in the annual Special Award Category for his year long coverage of the divisive debate at the state capitol. Over the years Stensland has received more than 90 awards from the AP and WBA.
5-18-12 fdl water main flushing
The City of Fond du Lac Water Utility has scheduled semiannual citywide unidirectional water main flushing to begin on Monday, May 14th in the northeast section of the city. Flushing will continue in a clockwise rotation with southeast neighborhoods on Tuesday, the southwest area on Wednesday and finish in the northwest quadrant on Thursday, May 17th. Flushing operations will take place each day between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The city is divided into quarters with Main Street, 4th Street and Western Avenue used as boundary lines. If unexpected problems occur, the schedule could extend into Friday. The objective of this program is to improve overall water quality. Flushing rids the water of mineral sediment by scouring and cleaning the pipes. When water is systematically pulled in one general direction by opening hydrants, these sediments are flushed out. During hydrant flushing, residents may notice a slight discoloration of water. This is temporary and poses no health risk. However, you are asked not do laundry or use automatic ice machines until the water runs clear from your tap. It is advisable to avoid running water while the crew is flushing on your street. If homeowners encounter discolored water after City flushing has occurred, water service pipes to individual homes can be flushed by running a cold water tap for about 5 minutes. If pressure or volume seems low, check faucet screens for trapped particles. If you still experience problems with water quality or pressure after the flushing event, please contact the City of Fond du Lac Water Utility at 322-3680.
5-18-12 senator king listening sessions
State Senator Jessica King announced today that she will be hosting two legislative listening sessions focusing on the impact of workplace changes in our correctional institutions in Fond du Lac on Monday, May 14th and in Waupun on Tuesday, May 15th. These listening sessions will provide corrections officers and other employees, as well as members of the public, an opportunity to discuss corrections issues and concerns with state legislators. WHAT: Listening Session on Corrections Issues WHO: Senator Jessica King
Senator Mark Miller
Senator Jon Erpenbach
Senator Jennifer Shilling WHEN: Fond du Lac Waupun
Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15
12:00 to 5:00 PM 12:00 to 5:00 PM
WHERE: UW Fond du Lac Waupun Public Library
Large Group Instruction Room Large Conference Room
400 University Drive, Fond du Lac 123 South Forest St, Waupun
This event is open to the public and the press. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Senator King’s office.
5-18-12 fdl county clerk of courts retiring
Mary Karst, Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts has announced her retirement effective May 25, 2012. The Fond du Lac County Circuit Court Judges will appoint a successor to serve the balance of this four-year term, which expires January 4, 2015, per Wisconsin Statute 17.21(4m). If the appointed candidate desires to remain in the position, he/she will need to run for election in 2014. In order to be eligible to serve as Clerk of Courts, one must be a qualified elector of Fond du Lac County. A comprehensive fringe benefit package and a salary of $69,411 for 2012 will be offered. The Clerk of Courts Office is responsible for providing all support services to the County judicial system. The office creates and maintains all court records and processes payments to the Courts. This position hires and directs all staff, prepares, submits and administers the Clerk of Courts annual budget. It is desired that applicants have an extensive knowledge and the application of statutes, policies and orders with regard to operation of Court record keeping along with the ability to work effectively with staff and employees of other departments, legal professionals and the general public. College graduation or equivalent experience and training, preferably in a legal or paralegal setting along with administrative, management and fiscal management experience is preferred, but not required. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter describing your experience as it relates directly to this position to: Clerk of Courts Search Committee, Attn: Human Resources, 160 S. Macy Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Application deadline is Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
5-18-12 dine for disaster
This event - Dine for Disaster – invites patrons to simply eat-out at participating restaurants on Thursday, May 17, 2012. More than 170 participating restaurants will donate a portion of the day’s sales and collect customer’s financial donations to benefit local disaster relief and community disaster prevention efforts of the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross responds to big disasters such as floods, hurricane, tornadoes each year, but the most frequent threat people face is a fire in their own home! Last year, Chapters responded to nearly 63,000 fires. That’s one every eight minutes! In each case, we meet with the victims and assess their needs – often while still standing on the street while their home burns or smolders in smoke. Based on their needs, we provide a warm place to sleep, food to eat, infant supplies, we can replace medications, glasses, etc and we provide compassion, a recovery plan and hope to all disaster victims. Nathan and Marcia Haupt of Schreiner’s Restaurant in Fond du Lac and Pat Beimborn of Los Banditos Restaurants in Green Bay are spearheading Dine for Disaster with their fellow restaurateurs. The Haupts’ and Beimborns’ recognize the American Red Cross is always there in an emergency, and they are honored to support them on the local level. “Through Dine for Disaster, local restaurants are in a position to support the local Red Cross Chapter, while providing our guests with an opportunity to socialize, enjoy their favorite meal, and know they're helping others in the process,” Nathan Haupt said. “It's a win-win situation, with the community as a whole benefiting. We’re proud to be part a community where businesses that are thought to be competitors are always willing to work together for the greater good."
5-18-12 farewell concert for bill manka
On Sunday, May 20, 2012, the Fond du Lac High School Band Program will be presenting their Annual Spring Concert. Freshman Band and Concert Band will be performing at 4:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of Fond du Lac High School. At 7:30 p.m., the Symphonic Winds and Percussion will perform their portion of the Spring Concert. Special to this year’s concert is the retirement of Fond du Lac/Goodrich High School’s long-time Band Director, Bill Manka. Mr. Manka began his career at Fond du Lac in 1978. The first 19 years of his career was spent at Sabish Middle School. The last 15 has been spent as Director of Bands at Fond du Lac High School. His responsibilities have included Freshman Band, Symphonic Winds and Percussion, Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band and Team Leader. Between the performances, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., a reception in Mr. Manka’s honor will be held in the Fond du Lac High School Commons for friends and former students. The concert is free and open to the public. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Mr. Manka on his 34-year career as well as wishing him well as he begins a new chapter in his life.
5-18-12 fdl weekly construction update
Ninth Street from Military Road to Fond du Lac River
Schedule: April 9, 2012 to early August 2012 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting. May 14 to May 18: The utility contractor will continue sanitary sewer main installation working from east to west. Upon completion of sanitary sewer main installation, the contractor will begin installation of water services and sanitary sewer laterals. Traffic Impacts: Ninth Street is closed to through traffic. Morris Street at Ninth Street is closed to all traffic. Northbound or southbound traffic will not be permitted in or out of the project at the Morris Street and Ninth Street intersection. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY” signs. Parking is not permitted on the street during working hours. Morris Street from Ninth Street to Central Avenue
Schedule: April 9, 2012 to early August 2012 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the water main, storm sewer and street.
May 14 to May 18: No work this week. Traffic Impacts: Morris Street at Ninth Street is closed to all traffic. Northbound or southbound traffic will not be permitted onto Ninth Street at the Morris Street intersection. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Residents, business owners and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY” signs. Parking is not permitted on the street during working hours. Ellis Street from Ninth Street to Boyd Street
Schedule: May 14, 2012 to early October 2012 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting. The street will be widened to the 32-foot City standard. May 14 to May 18: The excavation subcontractor will begin pavement removal early in the week. Following the completion of the pavement removal the utility contractor will begin installation of sanitary sewer main. The utility contractor will begin at Boyd Street and work toward the north. Traffic Impacts: Ellis Street is closed to through traffic. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY” signs. Parking is not permitted on the street during working hours. Liberty Street from Ninth Street to Eleventh Street
Schedule: Early June 2012 to early October 2012 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting. May 14 to May 18: No work this week.
Traffic Impacts: Ninth Street at Liberty Street is closed to through traffic. Liberty Street remains open to traffic. Residents should access Liberty Street from Eleventh Street. Eleventh Street from Ann Street to Cedar Street
Schedule: Early June 2012 to early October 2012 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting. May 14 to May 18: No work this week. Traffic Impacts: Eleventh Street remains open to traffic.
5-18-12 operation greatest generation
They have been described as the Greatest Generation….approximately 13 million men and women served in the U.S military during World War Two and millions of Americans supported the war effort on the homefront. Fond du Lac resident and Board of Veterans Affairs member, John Townsend says the Governor has declared 2012 as the year of the veteran…and a key event will be Operation Greatest Generation. The event will take place on May 4th in Green Bay. Hugh Ambrose the author of “The Pacific” will be one of the keynote speakers. Townsend says Fond du lac native and war hero Jim Megellas is also a part of the ceremony. Townsend says the local Elks Lodge and American Legion are making efforts to identify World War Two veterans in the Fond du Lac area and coordinating transportation arrangements for the event. For more information you may contact Townsend at 923-0935 or 960-1606.
