Month: November 2015

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said this Monday regarding the United States accepting Syrian refugees: “We must ensure that the U.S. does not in any way short-circuit the vetting process, given the very real possibility that terrorists behind the Paris attacks concealed themselves among Syrian refugees. I will use the oversight power of the committee I chair, the Senate […]

Agnesian HealthCare leaders were busy the week of November 9 showing their appreciation to associates and providers at all its locations with the giving of turkeys in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.    “We’re so grateful for everything that our associates and providers do for our ministry, as well as for the patients, residents and families that we serve that we wanted in some small way to show our appreciation,” […]

The Department of Natural Resources has restarted the master planning process for the Horicon-Shaw Planning Group. This Dodge County Planning Group includes the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, Shaw Marsh Wildlife Area, Sinnissippi Public Hunting Ground and Horicon Rough Fish Station.  The department began master planning for the Horicon-Shaw Planning Group in September 2014 with a public input opportunity, including a public meeting on Sept. 10, 2014. The planning process was […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. flag is being lowered to half-staff at the White House, federal buildings across the country and American military and diplomatic stations around the world as a mark of respect for victims of the Paris attacks. President Barack Obama ordered the gesture of solidarity with France by proclamation Sunday. The flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday. Earlier, in the day, House Speaker Paul […]

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Union workers at Kohler Company have rejected the company's latest contract offer and overwhelmingly approved a strike.  United Auto Workers Local 833 announced the vote results Sunday. The union says paper balloting showed 94 percent of workers favor a strike. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports it would be the company's first strike since 1983.  Workers have taken issue with what they call an inadequate pay increase, […]

The public is invited to a free screening of a documentary that focuses on a new trauma-informed education approach to help troubled teens.   The free screening of Paper Tigers starts at 6:30pm Monday at the Goodrich Little Theatre.  Fond du Lac School District Health and Safety Program coordinator Marian Sheridan says the documentary follows a year in the life of an alternative high school in Walla Walla, Washington, that has […]

Jason J. Wolford Birthday: November 24, 1980 Race: White Height: 5’ 8” Weight: 158 Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel (glasses) The Fond du Lac Police Department has been notified of a change of address for Jason J. Wolford.  Wolford was released from prison on October 25, 2011 after serving 9 years for 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child and 3rd Degree Sexual Assault.  Wolford was convicted of sexually assaulting 12- year-old and […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of accidents on Wisconsin's interstate system has increased since the speed limit was raised to 70 miles per hour. The Journal Sentinel says statistics from the state's Bureau of Transportation Safety show crashes on the interstate system in June through September were up nearly 13 percent over the same period last year.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ron Wolf has received one more honor in an already memorable year for the former Green Bay Packers general manager.  Wolf's name was unveiled on the east facade inside Lambeau Field at halftime of the Packers' game Sunday against the Detroit Lions.   Green Bay bestows that honor to Packers who have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Wolf was inducted in August. […]