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Fondy High Principal Mary Fran Merwin announces retirement Fri, 09 May 2008 09:43:00 CST
Fond du Lac High School Principal Mary Fran Merwin announced Friday morning that she will retire.

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Police link 4 teens to rash of criminal acts Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:00 CST
Fond du Lac police have linked four teenagers to a rash of burglaries, arsons and vandalisms that occurred over the past two years in the city. Police have referred more than 60 charges and cleared numerous previously unsolved crimes, said Lt. Steve Klein of the Fond du Lac Police Department. The teens ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 told investigators they committed the crimes for the thrill of it, Klein said. Charges of theft, disorderly conduct, arson, recklessly endangering safety, burglary, attempted burglary and criminal damage to property have been referred to juvenile intake and the Fond du Lac County District Attorneys office against the teens, he said. All of the teens were not involved in every incident but were friends and were allegedly linked in some way to the crimes. The criminal acts resulted in $27,000 in damage. Items worth more than $1,000 were allegedly stolen, Klein said. The four teens have been linked to incidents starting in 2006 and continuing through this year, he said. The crimes include a rash of fires started in the downtown area in 2007 when the teens allegedly lit Sterno cans on fire and threw them into Dumpsters, Klein said. They allegedly stole the Sterno cans from a vehicle parked at a downtown business. They were linked to a burglary and arson to a house on Military Road in May 2007. That home was in the process of being moved and was not occupied at the time of the crime, Klein said. The crimes include a rash of paintball shootings in which individuals were targeted. One of the victims an 11-year-old girlwas injured when a paintball hit her in the eye, Klein said. They were also linked to two attempted burglaries at Book World, 85 S. Main St., and a theft of money from Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St., Klein said. This was outstanding investigative work by Detectives Steve Kaufman and Jeff Hardbridge on this very complex and time consuming investigation, said Police Chief Tony Barthuly.

Boy hit by car was on foot, not bike Fri, 09 May 2008 13:19:00 CST
A 10-year-old Fond du Lac boy darted into the street on foot Wednesday evening not on a bike and was struck by a car. The Police Department released incorrect information Thursday that Eugene Matz, 10, was on a bike, Lt. Steve Klein of the Fond du Lac Police Department said Friday. Updated information was sent by police Friday to media outlets, saying the child had actually been on foot when the accident occurred at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The driver of the car, Tana Laudolff, 48, of Fond du Lac, was driving north on South Peters Avenue and Western Avenue when Eugene darted out in front of her, according to a Police Department press release. The boy failed to yield the right of way to the car, police said. Eugene is recovering at Childrens Hospital in Milwaukee from several breaks to both legs, said his mother, Evelyn Matz. His bones were even sticking through his skin, Matz said. She said he was expected to be released from the hospital on Saturday. Evelyn Matz said shes had several talks with her son about the importance of looking both ways before crossing streets. Ive been after him for a long time about that, she said, adding that her son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and difficulties paying attention to orders.

Waupun woman to stand trial in embezzlement case Fri, 09 May 2008 10:58:00 CST
A Waupun woman accused of stealing more than $30,000 from her former employer more than six years ago will stand trial. Sharolyn Groy, 34, on Friday waived her right to a preliminary hearing in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court and entered a not guilty plea to one felony count of theft from a business setting. Groy is accused of stealing more than $30,000 from Marshview Cwik Mart between July 7, 2000, and Aug. 2, 2002. Investigator Jim Zimmerman of the Waupun Police Department said officials at the Waupun service station became suspicious after Groy began turning in a large number of voided transactions. She admitted to voiding several small transactions and when they totaled more than $20 or so, she would allegedly collect that amount from a paying customer and put it in her pocket, according to police reports. When confronted by investigators, Groy said she began taking money to offset financial pressures at home. When she tried to stop, she found herself unable to do so and said she was addicted to taking the money, said Zimmerman. Waupun police filed a 400-plus page report with then Fond du Lac County District Attorney Thomas Storm in 2002. Charges in the case were filed in December 2007 by newly appointed Fond du Lac County District Attorney Michael ORourke.

Cattle rustler placed on probation Fri, 09 May 2008 16:01:00 CST
A local cattle rustler will not spend time behind bars for stealing three heifers in April from area farms. During a hearing Friday in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court. David VandeSlunt, 24, of Oakfield, was placed on probation for two years and ordered to complete 50 hours of community service. As part of a plea deal, VandeSlunt pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor theft charges amended from felony theft charges. Three counts of attempted theft and two trespassing charges were dismissed and read into the court record. The charges were filed in April after the Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department linked VandeSlunt to the theft of heifer calves from two area farms, Detective Chip Capoyianes told The Reporter. The incidents occurred during the early morning hours of April 8. VandeSlunt stole the cows in hopes of making a profit by selling them at a local auction, Capoyianes said. He stole one heifer calf from an Eden farm and three from an Oakfield farm, loading them into the back of his pickup truck, Capoyianes said. He tried to steal more but was unable to lift the heifers, he said. He then took the animals to Equity Livestock Yards in Lomira, Capoyianes said. Heifer calves can sell for $500 each, he said.

B-1 bomber flyover canceled Fri, 09 May 2008 13:29:00 CST
A B-1 bomber flyover scheduled for early afternoon Friday was canceled due to mechanical difficulties. The B-1 bomber from the U.S. Air Force 28th Bomb Wings 34th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota was supposed to conduct the flyover for Parkside Elementary School, 475 W. Arndt St. The bomber crew had been scheduled to conduct a training mission in airspace about 20 nautical miles west of Fond du Lac after the flyby, according to a press release from retired Naval Intelligence Officer Ron Roen, a former Fond du Lac resident.

Nightingale Award: Ripon Medical Center nurse honored Fri, 09 May 2008 11:31:00 CST
RIPON Mary Tamblin, a staff nurse in the emergency room of Ripon Medical Center (RMC), has won the prestigious Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice. The Nightingale Award winners were selected by the College of Nursing Board of Visitors selection committee at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, according to a RMC press release. Tamblin is the 11th consecutive Nightingale Award winner for RMC. She also won RMC Nurse of the Year 2008 honors. Twenty-seven nurses were nominated for the Nightingale Award. During a banquet Thursday, nine of those nurses were given a cash award of $1,000 and an original piece of artwork representing the spirit of Florence Nightingale. Employed at RMC for more than 15 years, Tamblin earned nursing degrees at Alverno College in Milwaukee. She began her nursing career 25 years ago as a traveling nurse, then went to a large acute care hospital, and a long-term care facility before coming to work at Ripon Medical Center. She has been the PM supervisor and a medical surgical nurse at RMC and now serves as a nurse in the emergency room. In nominating Tamblin, her colleagues at RMC praised her personal compassion, patient advocacy, and professional skills. Mary puts people other than herself first, said Ann Soda, a registered nurse in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit. If she hears of someone who needs support or something physically done, she is there. Tamblin was also praised as a great patient advocate. Tamblin lives in rural Princeton with her husband Bob Tamblin and two horses.

All-star lineup for Packers Green Machine and Fondy All-Stars game Fri, 09 May 2008 12:23:00 CST
The Green Bay Packers Green Machine will play against the Fondy All-Stars on Monday, May 12, in a charitable basketball game. Game time is 7 p.m. at Fond du Lac High School Fieldhouse. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Packer wide receiver Ruvell Martin announced he will be joined by six of his teammates for the Monday game. In the lineup for the Packers are starting safety Nick Collins, defensive tackle Johnny Jolly, wide receiver James Jones, defensive end Jason Hunter, wide receiver Shawn Bodiford, and defensive back Tramon Williams. Indiana Pacer and Fond du Lac native Travis Diener will not be at the game. He was recently contacted by the Pacers General Manager Larry Bird to report to Indiana as soon as possible to undergo surgery to remove bone spurs in his ankle, according to a press release from the Fond du Lac School District. Marty Paulsen, who is currently celebrating his 40th season as the head baseball coach for Fondy High, will serve as the team captain for the Fondy All-Stars. The All-Stars lineup includes Whispering Springs golf-pro Barb Casper, former professional arena football player and new Fondy head football coach Nate Lehman, former Goodrich and Ripon College basketball standout and current Fondy head basketball coach Adam Zakos, and Fond du Lac Board of Education President Eric Everson. During intermission, autographs will be available from all seven Packers players. The event includes a raffle and silent auction. Adult tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door student tickets (Grades K-12) are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Individual tickets may be purchased at Fond du Lac High School, KFIZ, and Hoppers Silk Screening and Trophy on Main Street in Fond du Lac.

Query: Living with a problem drinker Fri, 09 May 2008 15:35:00 CST
Alcohol dependence is one of the nations most pervasive health issues with an estimated 22.5 million Americans over 13 years of age classified with substance abuse problems. The Reporter will be taking a comprehensive look at children and other family members living (or have lived) in households with a loved one struggling with alcohol addiction and its impact on them. How did that exposure impact your life Are you stronger for the experience or do you still live with the emotional scars Please contact Colleen Kottke at 324-5492 or ckottke@fdlreporter.com no later than May 14.

Query: Childrens birthday parties Fri, 09 May 2008 12:06:00 CST
Once upon a time, childrens birthday parties consisted of a few games in the backyard, singing Happy Birthday and then diving into some ice cream and cake while the birthday child opened a handful of presents. In todays world of excess, pin the tail on the donkey has taken a back seat to elaborate birthday parties hosted at local entertainment venues, with mile-long guest lists, structured activities and a boatload of presents for the birthday child, not to mention bulging goodie bags for the guests and a price tag to make mom and dad swoon. Have you taken control of the birthday party frenzy and found a way to make your childs day special and meaningful without breaking the bank or losing your sanity Please contact Colleen Kottke with your thoughts at 324-5492 or ckottke@fdlreporter.com by May 15.

A boys best friend Thu, 08 May 2008 21:04:00 CST
One year ago, little Jebediah Loomans feared speaking with anyone, even his peers.

County to help guard accused of assault Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac County will loan a 36-year-old Taycheedah Correctional Institution officer the money he needs to hire an attorney to represent him in a prison sexual assault case.

City paves way for alternative transportation Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac officials have paved the way for use of small electric vehicles on city streets in an effort to stay of ahead of the curve on alternative forms of transportation.

Teen accused of starting fire in school basement Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
MAYVILLE A May- ville teen is accused of starting a fire in his schools boiler room.

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Trial ordered in case alleging theft of poker machines Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A Waupun man accused of selling the rented video poker machines in his Dodge County tavern and pocketing the money has been bound over for trial.

Drug dealer gets prison term Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A 25-year-old Beaver Dam man accused of running a drug trafficking operation in Dodge County will spend time in prison.

Citys trees get trim Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Trees planted too close to power lines are getting a trim in Fond du Lac.

Ripon College commencement will highlight conservation Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The 142nd commencement at Ripon College will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, in front of Harwood Memorial Union.

Mall hosts arts and crafts show Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Forest Mall shopping center, 835 W. Johnson St., will host its Mothers Day Arts and Crafts Show from Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11.

Walleye Weekend site of strongman contest Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A Strongman Competition will be held during Walleye Weekend at Lakeside Park, June 6, 7 and 8.

Prep girls soccer report: Springs keeps streak alive Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
It was another big night for the St. Marys Springs girls soccer team and its senior class.

Fondy Report: Fondy turns three, defeats Menasha Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac baseball team got a hard-earned Fox Valley Association victory in Menasha on Thursday.

Prep baseball report: Ledgers remain perfect Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Springs baseball team stayed unbeaten in Flyway conference play with a 12-6 victory over visiting Mayville on Thursday at Herr-Baker Field.

Prep softball report: McTrusty homers as WLA downs Laconia Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Sophomore Jessie McTrusty was 2-for-3 with a three-run homer to lead Winnebago Lutheran past Laconia, 6-2, in a Wisconsin Flyway Conference softball game Thursday at Lakeside Park.

Prep report: Mayville wins 10 events at its invite Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
MAYVILLE The Mayville High School boys track and field team won the Marshland Invite with 95 points, Greendale Martin Luther had 52 points for second and Waupun was third at 39 in the three-school event.

Ripon College softball team loses NCAA tourney opener Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ripon College softball programs first game in the NCAA tournament didnt go as the Red Hawks would have liked on Thursday in Eau Claire.

Florida 7, Milwaukee 2: Marlins sweep Brewers Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
MIAMI Bad news for the Florida Marlins: If they play Milwaukee again, it wont be until the postseason.

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