News – April 1, 2023

(Waupun) Waupun Correctional was under lockdown last (Thursday) night. Officials say that there did not appear to be any threat to the community. Few details have been released yet surrounding the circumstances of the lockdown but it has been reported that one of the incidents was roughly 40 inmates refusing to reenter their cellblock. Our calls for more information were not immediately returned. The prison is located at 200 South Madison Street.

(Markesan) Markesan Police this week reported a couple of phone scams that have hit the community. Both are tried and true or variations of older scams. In one the caller claims to be with the Social Security Administration and the caller ID comes up as a local number from Ripon or Markesan. The scammer says there has been suspicious activity connected with your Social Security Number and they need to ask questions. In the other scam the caller says you owe money for an electric meter upgrade from analog to digital. Several local businesses got that call. Police advise hanging up if you receive either type of scam call.

(Columbus) City officials are reminding residents that items need to be cleaned up from Hillside Cemetery in Columbus by April 1st. Decorations and floral items are permitted to be left on a gravesite at the cemetery May 1st through September 19th. If they are not removed by September 19th, the items will be disposed of by the city. For Winter, items can be left at the cemetery on a gravesite beginning October 15th and ending April 1st, 2024. If those items are not cleaned up by April 1st of next year, they will also be disposed of by the city.

(Fond du Lac) A local foundation will be able to award scholarships to several students at Moraine Park Technical College, courtesy of The Ledge Games. The Moraine Park Foundation will be able to award 20 students $500 dollars’ worth of scholarships, thanks to $10,000 dollars raised by the 2022 edition of the family friendly competition. The Ledge Games are held in Eden each fall where participants are challenged in multiple lumberjack related activities including caber toss, hammer toss, and archery. The 2023 edition of the games is scheduled for September 30th.

(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is remining the public that 2023 state trail passes are now available for purchase. A state trail pass is required for all people aged 16 or older biking, in-line skating, horseback riding or off-highway motorcycling on specific state trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking. Trails that require a pass are in state parks, forests and recreation areas, and stand-alone state trails. Signs are posted at trailheads on the trails that require a state trail pass. County and local trails in Wisconsin may have their own fees, and state trail passes are not valid at those trails. Annual trail passes are $25 for residents and non-residents. A $5 state trail day pass is also available.

(Campbellsport) Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources is encouraging the public to prepare for this year’s hunting seasons by enrolling in a hunter safety course. Whether looking to give hunting a try or simply learn more about firearm safety, the DNR has classes available. It’s never too early to think about completing hunter education or retaking the course as a refresher. Anyone born on or after January 1st, 1973, is required to have a hunter education certification to purchase a hunting license unless hunting under the Mentored Hunting Law. The DNR offers online Hunter Education options for adults 18 and older. Information about hands-on courses is available on the DNR’s website. Recently over 50 people graduated from a hands-on Campbellsport Area Hunter Safety Class.