Bennett chosen to lead Columbus communications

Congratulations go to Dave Bennett on being selected to be the new Communications and Multimedia Coordinator for the City of Columbus.

Dave is excited about this new position, which is a combination of website and social media work, tourism, and of course, community media. Dave said, “I like working in community media because it lets me use my skillset in very creative ways, plus I am a history and government transparency buff!

I plan to identify all the positive aspects of Columbus and just run with those. I’d like to foster more community engagement, and I would also like to highlight the beautiful and unique downtown architecture and historic homes that Columbus has.”

Dave has a background in art and business, completing a major in both from Ripon College. He has most recently worked for the City of Marshfield and the City of Port Washington in similar positions.

Dave began his new position in Columbus on September 13th. The city is still looking to hire a part-time production specialist to assist Dave. Read about it here.

Congrats again, Dave!

Fitchburg FACTv wins statewide honor from fire fighters group

The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation has selected Fitchburg FACTv to receive its 2021 Fire Safety Media Award. 

The honor recognizes the work the community access television station has done in coordination with the Fitchburg Fire Department.

In submitting FACTv in nomination for the statewide honor, Chief Joe Pulvermacher said,  “FACTv has not only been influential in local public safety messages, but regional and state-wide agencies have used FACTv’s informative content to drive fire safety messages.”

FACTv is also a member of the emergency management response team. 

Jeremy Crosby, the head of FACTv and the Community Media Services Manager for the City of Fitchburg said in a statement:

We could not be more honored to receive this award and are thankful the fire department shared the great work we have done together throughout the years!  

I cannot thank my staff enough for all their hard work, day in and day out.  They are committed to getting information out to our residents and beyond, no matter what the topic may be. 

I also want to give a special thanks to Adam Dorn from the fire department. Without his ideas, motivation, and commitment to fire safety and outreach, you would not be reading this.  He believes in the message of fire prevention and promotion, and we are delighted to help him and his department with their efforts. I also want to thank Chief Joe Pulvermacher. He has seen the potential in what can be done, and we have been able to work on so many different projects while utilizing our departments' staff and resources effectively.

I have a special place in my heart for public safety, and this truly is an honor for me, my staff, and the City of Fitchburg. Thank you for this great honor. We look forward to continuing to work together to keep our residents updated and protected through the power of community media.

The virtual recognition luncheon will be held during fire prevention week on Monday, October 11.

Local ceremonies mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/01 terrorist attack

Many WCM member stations covered the local ceremonies that marked the 20th anniversary since the terrorist attack on New York and Washington DC. We thought you might be interested in a sampling beginning with Janesville’s ceremony in Firehouse Park.