Arrests Made in Connection With Daytime Burglary
10/31/08 - Two arrests have been made in connection with the recent string of daytime residential burglaries in Dodge County. Sheriff Todd Nehls says the Dodge County Swat Team, in cooperation with the Beaver Dam Police Department, executed a search warrant at the Grandview Motel at 1501 North Center Street. Two suspects were taken into custody this morning: a male from the Watertown-area and a female from the Milwaukee-area. Nehls says the male suspect had recently been released from prison and was taken into custody on a parole violation and a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. He says the two were found in possession of numerous items related to the daytime burglaries. Earlier this week Dodge County authorities arrested three suspects at the scene of a business burglary. 23-year-old Kurtis W. Billings, 21-year-old Tabatha E. Pellett and 27-year-old Trevor P. Waller were arrested after allegedly trying to break into Beaver Plumbing on County Highway B in the Town of Beaver Dam. Nehls had always believed there were two distinct burglary rings, one that targeted businesses and churches in the overnight hours and another that committed daytime residential burglaries.
10/31/08 - Two arrests have been made in connection with the recent string of daytime residential burglaries in Dodge County. Sheriff Todd Nehls says the Dodge County Swat Team, in cooperation with the Beaver Dam Police Department, executed a search warrant at the Grandview Motel at 1501 North Center Street. Two suspects were taken into custody this morning: a male from the Watertown-area and a female from the Milwaukee-area. Nehls says the male suspect had recently been released from prison and was taken into custody on a parole violation and a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. He says the two were found in possession of numerous items related to the daytime burglaries. Earlier this week Dodge County authorities arrested three suspects at the scene of a business burglary. 23-year-old Kurtis W. Billings, 21-year-old Tabatha E. Pellett and 27-year-old Trevor P. Waller were arrested after allegedly trying to break into Beaver Plumbing on County Highway B in the Town of Beaver Dam. Nehls had always believed there were two distinct burglary rings, one that targeted businesses and churches in the overnight hours and another that committed daytime residential burglaries.
Finance Committee Denies Sheriff’s Request
10/31/08 - The Dodge County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee has denied Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls request to add an additional $110,000 dollars to his department’s budget. Board Chairman Russ Kottke had asked that every department submit budget requests with a property tax levy no greater than their 2008 levy. All of the departments complied with the request except for the Sheriff’s Department who asked for an increase of $1.13 million. The board accommodated them with an increase of approximately $500,000. Nehls says he countered by asking for the $110,000 additional dollars which the committee denied.
Allenton Arson Suspect Stole Money to See His Kids
10/31/08 - The 35-year-old Allenton man suspected of setting fire to a tavern, stole money from the bar to see his kids in Florida. Scott Friedman was arrested at an Amtrak station in Milwaukee late Monday morning. According to the criminal complaint he worked as a cook at Aidan O’Reilly’s Pub & Grill and lived upstairs. He stole $640 and set fire to some paper in the kitchen early that morning. The resulting blaze caused more than $200,000 in damage. No one was hurt in the fire. He faces a number of charges stemming from the incident and is being held in the County jail on a $25,000 cash bond.
Trick-or-Treating on Halloween
10/31/08 - More people may be celebrating Halloween this year because it falls on a Friday. While many communities celebrated the holiday with trick-or-treating last Sunday a number of others will see kids going door to door tonight. Those places include, Waupun from 4 until 6, Cambria 5 until 7 and in Markesan 5:30 to 7:30pm. The state D-O-T says because the 31st comes on a Friday this year that could also increase the dangers for both pedestrians and motorists. They say with many excited trick-or-treaters out after dark on Friday, drivers will have to be especially alert for young pedestrians, who may be oblivious to traffic hazards. Fall River will be holding their trick-or-treating hours tomorrow from 5 until 7pm.
Set Your Clocks Back this Weekend
10/31/08 - We will all get an extra hour of sleep this weekend. That’s because Sunday at 2 a.m. marks the end of Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. That means it's time to set clocks BACK one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night. It also means that while sunrise will occur an hour earlier, so does sunset, so evening commutes will likely require putting on headlights. Drivers will also need to be alert at crosswalks and along roadsides for pedestrians and bicyclists during the evening commute. Walkers and bikers should wear retro-reflective clothing or carry lights when out after dark.
A look at the 39th Assembly District Race
10/31/08 - We wrapped up our coverage of local legislative races on Community Comment yesterday with a look at the 39th Assembly District race between incumbent Republican Jeff Fitzgerald and Aaron Onsrud, the democratic challenger. Onsrud, a current Beaver Dam city alderman, says he will bring a common sense approach to Madison with fairer taxes, and investments in schools, healthcare and green power. Fitzgerald, the current Assembly Majority Leader, says it’s vital the Republicans retain their seats in the Assembly to ensure lower taxes and a smaller government that live within its means.
Three Running for Assembly Seat in District 47
10/31/08 - In the 47th Assembly District, there are three candidates vying for the open seat being vacated by Republican Eugene Hahn. Democrat Trish O’Neill of Columbus is a registered nurse and owner of a private family practice clinic who has previously served as President of the Columbus School Board. O’Neill says the state needs to take a new approach to education funding and allow energy costs to be taken out of the revenue cap. Republican Keith Ripp is a longtime family farmer, a Supervisor in the Town of Dane and president of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Ripp says the system as it stands does work but it is getting outdated and the funding formula needs to be revisited. Independent candidate Dennis Hruby lives on a small farm in the Town of Dane. Hruby says extra money for education funding can be freed up with a 33% pay cut for the legislature and the governor.
Absentee Voting Up Throughout the Area
10/31/08 - Absentee voting in Beaver Dam has exceeded the total from four years ago. That’s according to City Clerk Linda Carney who says 675 Beaver Dam residents have cast absentee ballots as close of business Wednesday. In 2004, there were a total of 650 absentee ballots cast in the city of Beaver Dam. In Mayville, 326 absentee ballots have been cast as of yesterday, four less than in the last presidential election. In Columbus, there have already been over 300 ballots cast, compared to 267. There have been 120 absentee ballots cast in Horicon and 50 in Fox Lake… both higher than the last general election. Registered voters can cast ballots at their local municipal clerk’s office through Monday, November 3 – but you must be registered to vote. Registration can also be done at your local municipal clerk’s office through November 3. Proof of residency is required. You can also register to vote at the polls on Election Day but officials are urging voters to pre-register to avoid long lines.
Horicon Seeking Brownfield Site Assessment Grant
10/31/08 - Horicon is applying for a Brownfield site assessment grant through the D-N-R to deal with possible hazardous materials at a property on Kansas St. Clerk Treasurer Dave Pasewald says if the grant is awarded they will perform a Phase 1 environmental study of the property and if need be a Phase 2. The grant would also cover the removal of some abandoned containers on the site as well as the demolition of the two tin sheds on the property. Pasewald says the site currently has delinquent taxes and is essentially abandoned by the owners who ignored the city’s requests for maintenance on the property. He says the city’s long range goal for the property is to raze all of the structures and provide a place for future development.
“Web of Murder” Play Opens Tonight
10/31/08 - A Mayville acting troupe unleashes a gruesome who-done-it tonight. The Morais Players present “Web of Murder” at the Mayville Golf Course. Director Tim Bachhuber says Halloween serves as the perfect opening night, given the subject material. The six-show run “Web of Murder” premiers tonight and runs this weekend and next weekend with matinees each Sunday.
Allenton Arson Suspect Stole Money to See His Kids
10/31/08 - The 35-year-old Allenton man suspected of setting fire to a tavern, stole money from the bar to see his kids in Florida. Scott Friedman was arrested at an Amtrak station in Milwaukee late Monday morning. According to the criminal complaint he worked as a cook at Aidan O’Reilly’s Pub & Grill and lived upstairs. He stole $640 and set fire to some paper in the kitchen early that morning. The resulting blaze caused more than $200,000 in damage. No one was hurt in the fire. He faces a number of charges stemming from the incident and is being held in the County jail on a $25,000 cash bond.
Trick-or-Treating on Halloween
10/31/08 - More people may be celebrating Halloween this year because it falls on a Friday. While many communities celebrated the holiday with trick-or-treating last Sunday a number of others will see kids going door to door tonight. Those places include, Waupun from 4 until 6, Cambria 5 until 7 and in Markesan 5:30 to 7:30pm. The state D-O-T says because the 31st comes on a Friday this year that could also increase the dangers for both pedestrians and motorists. They say with many excited trick-or-treaters out after dark on Friday, drivers will have to be especially alert for young pedestrians, who may be oblivious to traffic hazards. Fall River will be holding their trick-or-treating hours tomorrow from 5 until 7pm.
Set Your Clocks Back this Weekend
10/31/08 - We will all get an extra hour of sleep this weekend. That’s because Sunday at 2 a.m. marks the end of Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. That means it's time to set clocks BACK one hour before going to sleep on Saturday night. It also means that while sunrise will occur an hour earlier, so does sunset, so evening commutes will likely require putting on headlights. Drivers will also need to be alert at crosswalks and along roadsides for pedestrians and bicyclists during the evening commute. Walkers and bikers should wear retro-reflective clothing or carry lights when out after dark.
A look at the 39th Assembly District Race
10/31/08 - We wrapped up our coverage of local legislative races on Community Comment yesterday with a look at the 39th Assembly District race between incumbent Republican Jeff Fitzgerald and Aaron Onsrud, the democratic challenger. Onsrud, a current Beaver Dam city alderman, says he will bring a common sense approach to Madison with fairer taxes, and investments in schools, healthcare and green power. Fitzgerald, the current Assembly Majority Leader, says it’s vital the Republicans retain their seats in the Assembly to ensure lower taxes and a smaller government that live within its means.
Three Running for Assembly Seat in District 47
10/31/08 - In the 47th Assembly District, there are three candidates vying for the open seat being vacated by Republican Eugene Hahn. Democrat Trish O’Neill of Columbus is a registered nurse and owner of a private family practice clinic who has previously served as President of the Columbus School Board. O’Neill says the state needs to take a new approach to education funding and allow energy costs to be taken out of the revenue cap. Republican Keith Ripp is a longtime family farmer, a Supervisor in the Town of Dane and president of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Ripp says the system as it stands does work but it is getting outdated and the funding formula needs to be revisited. Independent candidate Dennis Hruby lives on a small farm in the Town of Dane. Hruby says extra money for education funding can be freed up with a 33% pay cut for the legislature and the governor.
Absentee Voting Up Throughout the Area
10/31/08 - Absentee voting in Beaver Dam has exceeded the total from four years ago. That’s according to City Clerk Linda Carney who says 675 Beaver Dam residents have cast absentee ballots as close of business Wednesday. In 2004, there were a total of 650 absentee ballots cast in the city of Beaver Dam. In Mayville, 326 absentee ballots have been cast as of yesterday, four less than in the last presidential election. In Columbus, there have already been over 300 ballots cast, compared to 267. There have been 120 absentee ballots cast in Horicon and 50 in Fox Lake… both higher than the last general election. Registered voters can cast ballots at their local municipal clerk’s office through Monday, November 3 – but you must be registered to vote. Registration can also be done at your local municipal clerk’s office through November 3. Proof of residency is required. You can also register to vote at the polls on Election Day but officials are urging voters to pre-register to avoid long lines.
Horicon Seeking Brownfield Site Assessment Grant
10/31/08 - Horicon is applying for a Brownfield site assessment grant through the D-N-R to deal with possible hazardous materials at a property on Kansas St. Clerk Treasurer Dave Pasewald says if the grant is awarded they will perform a Phase 1 environmental study of the property and if need be a Phase 2. The grant would also cover the removal of some abandoned containers on the site as well as the demolition of the two tin sheds on the property. Pasewald says the site currently has delinquent taxes and is essentially abandoned by the owners who ignored the city’s requests for maintenance on the property. He says the city’s long range goal for the property is to raze all of the structures and provide a place for future development.
“Web of Murder” Play Opens Tonight
10/31/08 - A Mayville acting troupe unleashes a gruesome who-done-it tonight. The Morais Players present “Web of Murder” at the Mayville Golf Course. Director Tim Bachhuber says Halloween serves as the perfect opening night, given the subject material. The six-show run “Web of Murder” premiers tonight and runs this weekend and next weekend with matinees each Sunday.
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