(Fond du Lac) The SUV driver and bicyclist from a dangerous weekend crash have both been identified. The SUV driver identified as Flor Sanchez of Columbus hit Bronson Crites of Fond du Lac at approximately 5:20 PM on Friday Night. Sanchez was heading Eastbound on STH 16/60 when she struck Crites on his bike. Crites, despite wearing a helmet, suffered serious and potential life-threatening injuries before being transported to UW-Hospital by Life Star EMS. The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Team. Questions may be directed to Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt.
(Fond du Lac) Fond du Lac County authorities pursued a juvenile in a stolen vehicle for just over two miles on Sunday night before being arrested. The juvenile, from the city of Fond du Lac, admitted to hot-wiring the vehicle and doing the same thing the night prior. The first vehicle he hot-wired crashed into a ditch. Charges of felony Fleeing, Operating a Vehicle without Owner’s Consent, and Criminal Damage to Property are being referred against the juvenile.
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam School Board received an update on Graduation Pathways, specifically the development of a program for at-risk students. The program would be open, but not exclusive to at-risk students in grades 11 and 12. Director of Teaching and Learning Rob Meyer says students would work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements through demonstrating competency. He adds that the potential partner has over 25 years of experience, has had success, and will allow the students to remain enrolled at the high school. Implementation of this program could be as soon as the 2024-2025 school year.
(Theresa) A couple local communities have received a DNR Forestry grant. The grant program helps fund projects consistent with state and national goals for increasing the urban forest canopy. The village of Theresa is receiving $5,000 which will be used to replace trees due to construction or premature death. The city of Watertown is in line for $25,000 for private and municipal tree replacement.
(Theresa) The village of Theresa has applied for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project will include replacing water mains, valves, hydrants, and water laterals on Mayville Street. The DNR has determined that the project will not result in significant adverse environmental effects, though based on public comments received by the December 29th deadline, the state may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the funding process. More information is available at DailyDodge.com.
