Top Stories February 6th

Speed Likely Factor In Triple Fatal

2/6/12 - The investigating continues into the weekend wreck that killed three teens in Fond du Lac County. The accident happened just west of Campbellsport early Saturday morning. 16-year-old Katie Berg died Sunday at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after being flown from the crash site Saturday with critical injuries. Berg was one of nine girls from the Campbellsport School District inside the Chevy Tahoe. 15-year-old Sabrina Stahl and 17-year-old Caitlin Scannell were also killed. Three 16-year-old’s and a 17-year-old were taken to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee with serious injuries. The driver, Carly Ottery and another 18-year-old were last listed in satisfactory condition at St. Agnes Hospital. The accident happened just after 3:30am Saturday on Beechnut Drive in the Town of Ashford. Ottery was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when lost control of the SUV and it entered a field, rolling several times. Some of the girls were not wearing seatbelts.

Lomira Woman Killed In Fond du Lac County Wreck

2/6/12 - A Lomira woman killed in a one-vehicle rollover crash in Fond du Lac County has been identified as Jennifer Lynn Borges. The 43-year-old was driving south on Highway H in the Town of Ashford shortly before 10pm Saturday when her car left the roadway, entered the ditch and rolled over. Borges was the only occupant, was not wearing a seat belt and became pinned underneath. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. The accident remains under investigation.

A Community Bids Farewell To A Hero

2/6/12 - A tearful farewell to a Mayville soldier who was remembered in his hometown this weekend. First Lt. David Johnson was killed in Afghanistan on January 25th. The last three days saw a number of opportunities for the public to pay their respects to the 24-year-old. Visitations were held at the high school where Johnson graduated on Saturday and Sunday. Military rights and a flag folding presentation took place yesterday afternoon at the Veterans Memorial in the City Park. And well over a thousand people lined the streets of Horicon and Mayville on Friday to hold flags while a motorcade carrying Johnson’s body brought him back home. John Oathout made the trip from Beaver Dam to pay his respects and says he came out to support the family and let them know we appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made. Johnson’s father Andrew is the publisher of the Dodge County Pioneer and in their Thursday edition, a statement from the family read (quote): “We want people to know we feel so privileged to have been David’s parents and siblings and that David was able to grow up in such a fine community…We are so very proud of our son…in all that he accomplished in his short life.” The headline on the story read: “All Gave Some, David Gave All.”

Click below to view video of the February 3rd motorcade procession in Horicon and Mayville:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ4-4gA403c

Click below to see video of the January 27th Wreath Ceremony:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJe2eyvF8o

BDPD: ‘BDUSD Handled Assault Allegations Perfectly’

2/6/12 - Authorities say the Beaver Dam School District appropriately handled accusations of sexual assault by a school custodian. Joseph A. Posthuma is free after posting a $5000 cash bond in connection with an alleged 18-month long relationship with a student at the high school he once cleaned. The 27-year-old Beaver Dam man was reportedly transferred to Trenton Elementary a year ago. Detective Ryan Klavekoske told us on WBEV’s Community Comment on Friday that parents are understandably concerned but he says they can be assured that the school district immediately notified authorities after getting word of the allegations. He also commended the school district for phoning parents with a pre-recorded message detailing the situation just hours after the arrest. The teen victim reportedly met Posthuma at the high school in July of 2010 and a physical relationship began that November. Posthuma allegedly admitted the contact to investigators and both parties said the approximately 10 to 15 encounters were consensual. The victim told police that Posthuma tried to break-off the relationship several times but she persisted. A judge will decide next week if there is enough evidence to order a trial.

Carols Tours Office Manager Sentenced

2/6/12 - The office manager of the shuttered Beaver Dam travel agency Carol’s Tours was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison and three years extended supervision for embezzling nearly $100,000 from the company. Lisa Hopper used the money to pay her mortgage and credit card bills but also told investigators she was paying for customers vacations when the business fell short on cash. Because of that, the former owner of Carol’s Tours is facing charges of her own. Deb Paul will be in court next Monday when a judge will decide if there’s enough evidence to order a trial. Around 200 people paid over $300,000 for vacations that fell through when the company closed its doors in 2008. Paul is accused of paying her own personal bills with company cash and (quote) “robbing Peter to pay Paul” when it came to paying for customer vacations. Hopper, meanwhile, was also ordered on Friday to pay full restitution.

DC Fair Rock Act Uncertain

2/6/12 - There may not be a rock-and-roll act at this year’s Dodge County Fair. On Saturday, the Fair Association has announced the country acts for this year’s five-day event. Thursday night will feature the Eli Young Band while Friday night is Jake Owen and Saturday night’s grandstand act is Jerrod Niemann. The Association’s Sharon Kiel says Jake Owens cancelled last year and they had an opportunity to get him back at the same price but his schedule was only open that Friday, which has traditionally been Rock Night. Keil says the fair Wednesday activities are open to pretty much anything at this point.

It will cost more for some people to get into the fair this year. Daily admission will go up one dollar to $7 before 2pm but will stay the same as last year after 2pm at $10. The season ticket is going up two dollars to $27 if purchased prior to the fair’s opening day. After the fair starts season tickets will increase by $5 to $35. With this year being the 125th Anniversary of the fair, organizers are planning some special celebrations. The theme will be “remember the past, enjoy the present and look to the future.” The Association is asking the public for any ideas in helping observe the milestone. The Dodge County Fair will run August 15 through August 19 at the fairgrounds just outside Beaver Dam.

http://eliyoungband.com/
http://www.jakeowen.net/
http://www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/
http://www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com/