Friday, March 08, 2024

Eye On Oshkosh - Oshkosh Common Council Candidates Jacob Floam and Tom A...

On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh host Cheryl Hentz and citizen guest co-host Roxanne Rolph talk with two of the remaining candidates for Oshkosh Common Council. They’ll get their opinions on what the City is doing right and wrong; how they’d fix what’s wrong; their position on affordable housing and how we can develop more housing that people with an income of $50,000 to $75,000 or even less than $50,000 can afford; ever-rising utility costs and more fees/taxes Oshkosh residents are expected to pay for road repairs when those doing the most damage get off scot-free, etc.  

You can watch the show here, or by going to this link: https://youtu.be/EjFaFXMYr2k


Friday, February 23, 2024

Open House for public at new Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building

 OSHKOSH, Wis., February 23, 2024 – The public and media are invited to come and see the new Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building on Tuesday, March 5 at an Open House from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Four Seasons Building is a new facility located on the east side of Lakeshore Park at the north end of Punhoqua Street in Oshkosh, on the shores of Lake Butte des Morts and the Fox River, with access to the Oshkosh Riverwalk and Lakeshore Park. Its modern structure has high ceilings and glass walls to take advantage of the stunning views from this location. It is available year-round and is equipped with air conditioning and heat. The building has both interior restrooms and exterior restrooms, and a wraparound deck area.

The facility is available to rent and the space is well-suited for weddings, graduations, anniversaries, corporate functions, and other events. The large open assembly room accommodates up to 96 people seated. The rental includes the use of tables and chairs. Adjacent to the assembly room is a kitchenette that has a full-size refrigerator with freezer, counter space with electrical outlets, a handwashing sink, and a pass-through serving window.

To rent the facility, please call the Oshkosh Parks Department at (920) 236-5080 or stop by the Parks Department at 805 Witzel Avenue, M-F from 8:00 am to noon, and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The Lakeshore Park Four Seasons Building is available daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. The rental fee must be paid in full when making a reservation. Dates will not be held until full payment is received. The rental fees are as follows:
RENTAL FEES (TAX INCLUDED)
City of Oshkosh Residents Non-Residents
Weekdays: $ 236.25 $ 288.75
*Weekends: $ 288.75 $ 341.25
Holidays: $ 288.75 $ 341.25
*Weekends include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Friday, February 16, 2024

Eye on Oshkosh - Winnebago Cty Br. 1 Judicial Race candidates Michael D. Rust and Eric Heywood answer questions

On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with two candidates vying for a judicial spot in Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 this spring. Michael D. Rust and Eric Heywood, both current Court Commissioners in Winnebago County, spend the hour discussing their background and position on different issues facing them, if elected to the bench this April 2024.

Besides their qualifications and experience, the candidates field questions about justice and fairness in our court system and what they’ll do to ensure it; how they’ll manage a very heavy caseload; what they most and least like about their job as Court Commissioner; what reforms they feel are necessary to our justice system; courthouse security, order and decorum; and how they stay abreast of changes within the legal and court system; among other topics.

A third candidate, LaKeisha Haase, is also vying for this seat. There is a primary election on February 20, 2024, and one or both of the candidates appearing on this show will go on to the general election on April 2.  

You can see the show here or by following this link: https://youtu.be/qn7L9W-NVvI.

For more information about this election or how to register to vote, vote early, or get an absentee ballot contact your local city, town, or county clerk or visit MyVote.wi.gov.


Friday, February 02, 2024

Eye on Oshkosh - Oshkosh Common Council Candidates Ulrich and Larson - taped 2-1...

On the most recent edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with Kristopher Ulrich and Kris Larson, two of the five candidates running for Oshkosh Common Council in the upcoming April 2024 election. 

The two candidates talk about why they're running for Council, and share their thoughts on development in the city and affordable housing, landlord-tenant issues, proposed vehicle registration fees, what they feel is working well in the city and what isn't, etc. They also discuss what experience they've had serving on other boards, commissions, or groups and how that experience will lend itself to their service on the Council, if elected. 

There are three Council seats available this Spring, so three of the five candidates running will be elected to serve a two-year term. 

You can see this show in its entirety here or by following this link:  https://youtu.be/TPVKeTNycJk 

Anyone needing to register to vote or who needs more information about early voting, absentee voting, their precinct or voting place, etc. should contact either the City Clerk for Oshkosh, the Winnebago County Clerk, or visit myvote.wi.gov.


Friday, January 19, 2024

Eye on Oshkosh - Lake Butte des Morts Drive development, and Day by Day ...

On this edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks in the first segment with Kathy Brewer and Cheryl Borchardt – two neighbors and concerned citizens – about a high-density planned development of several different apartment buildings – 522 units in all – along Lake Butte des Morts Drive. Their concerns are numerous, including what such a project will do to their neighborhood and property values, the lake water quality, and the fact that the current wildlife habitat in that area will be threatened, possibly eliminated. They also have been frustrated with the lack of notice the City of Oshkosh gave residents in the area, and how the Oshkosh Common Council approved one plan, then basically undid that vote and approved something they consider more invasive.  

In the second segment, Hentz chats with Molly Yatso Butz, executive director of the Day by Day Shelter in Oshkosh about the current homeless population in the community, how their new year-round facility is helping those in need, and how you can help. You can see the show here, or by following this link:  https://youtu.be/TkO8xAcsdEw


Friday, January 12, 2024

City of Oshkosh declares a snow emergency

 City of Oshkosh declares General Snow Emergency

 

OSHKOSH, Wis., January 12, 2024 – The city of Oshkosh has declared a General Snow Emergency, effective Friday, January 12, at 12:00 p.m. The snow emergency will be in effect for all streets in the city of Oshkosh. In accordance with Section 27-33 of the Municipal Code of the city of Oshkosh, the snow emergency will remain in effect for 48 hours unless lifted sooner.

Snow emergency parking restrictions on city streets will be as follows: Friday, January 12, starting at 12:00 p.m., vehicles must park on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses.

On Saturday, January 13, at Noon, vehicles will be required to park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses.

The overnight “No Parking” restriction on all city streets from 2 a.m. – 5 a.m. remains in effect throughout this Snow Emergency.

The Oshkosh Police Department may authorize the removal, including towing, of vehicles parked in violation of Snow Emergency Parking Restrictions. The operator or owner of the vehicle shall pay the reasonable charges for moving or towing or any storage of that vehicle parked in violation of Snow Emergency Parking Restrictions.

City of Oshkosh Public Works Director James Rabe requests your cooperation during this snow emergency, “If you are able to safely move your vehicle to off-street parking, our plow drivers can clear the streets more efficiently and effectively.”

This Snow Emergency is subject to change based upon weather conditions. Please follow the City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works Facebook page for further updates to the snow emergency and weather announcements.


Friday, January 05, 2024

Eye on Oshkosh - K9 Handlers Medical Training, taped 1-4-2024

On the latest edition of Eye on Oshkosh, host Cheryl Hentz talks with Lyn Schuh, one of the founders and operations director for the Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin.  This nonprofit is one of only a few such organizations in the country that trains K9 handlers in law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, the military, and anywhere else they might be, how to properly care for their K9 partner – whether it’s just routine basic healthcare or a situation where the dog is injured in the field training or on-the-job.

Most K9 handlers are never given training on how to care for their dogs; they’re only taught the things that the dog is taught. So this kind of training is essential to keeping their dogs healthy and as safe as possible, especially if they’re in the field and the dog is injured and needs veterinary treatment. Armed with this kind of knowledge, the handlers can provide initial medical care for their K9 partner in advance of getting him or her to a veterinary office or emergency veterinary hospital.