Member News
Gordy King Retired and Gary Ryan Transitions to Chief Credit Officer for National Exchange Bank & Trust
Congratulations to Gordy King, Chief Credit Officer, who retired from National Exchange Bank & Trust on June 26, 2025. The organization is pleased to announce that Gary Ryan has been promoted to step into the role of Chief Credit Officer. King had a distinguished...
Two Dock Spiders Selected as 2025 Northwoods League All-Stars
Outfielder Jarren Sanderson and Left-Handed Pitcher Ethan Cole to Represent Fond du Lac The Northwoods League announced on Monday morning that Dock Spiders outfielder Jarren Sanderson and left-handed pitcher Ethan Cole were selected as members of the 2025 regular...
SSM Health donates scholarship gift to Moraine Park Foundation
SSM Health has donated $10,000 to support the Moraine Park Technical College Foundation's nursing, nursing assistant and medical assistant scholarships, which support students seeking to become registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, medical assistants, or...
Dock Spiders Swept by the Chinooks
Lakeshore Defeats Fond du Lac, 4-2 The Dock Spiders lose its third straight game and drop back-to-back games at home to Lakeshore after falling short in a defensive 4-2 loss at Herr-Baker Field. After a tough 14-3 seven inning loss at home yesterday, the Dock Spiders...
Dock Spiders Fall to the Chinooks
Lakeshore Defeats Fond du Lac, 14-3 The Dock Spiders fell short to the Chinooks as Lakeshore clocked 13 hits and 14 runs in a rain shortened seven inning game. The Dock Spiders came into this game coming off a disappointing loss to the Rockers and Fond du Lac was slow...
Dock Spiders Cruise Past the Rockers
Fond du Lac Defeats Green Bay, 10-1 The Dock Spiders get back in the win column after a 14 hit performance paved the way for Fond du Lac to takedown Green Bay 10-1 on the road. At Capital Credit Union Park the Dock Spiders and Rockers squared off with Fond du Lac...
Dock Spiders Fall to the Rockers
Green Bay Defeats Fond du Lac, 10-1 The Dock Spiders and the Rockers split the two game series against each other as the Rockers bested the Dock Spiders in game two 10-1 off 10 hits. The Dock Spiders started off the Independence Day matchup against the Rockers by...
Senator Feyen Statement on Biennial Budget Passage
State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate passed the 2025-2027 State Biennial Budget: “With a divided state government as we currently have, it’s obvious that no one will get everything they want in the state...
2025-27 Biennial State Budget Passes the Assembly & Signed Into Law
Early this morning at 1am, Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) and his colleagues in the Assembly passed the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget. It was then signed by Governor Tony Evers shortly after. Representative Jerry O’Connor released the following...
Longtime Owners of Edith’s Bridal & Tuxedo Junction Announce Retirement; Property Acquired by Sam Meyer
Edith’s Bridal & Tuxedo Junction has been a cornerstone of Downtown Fond du Lac since September 17, 1937. Originally opened as a women’s clothing store by founder Edith, the shop evolved over the decades to focus on bridal gowns—following postWWII trends—and later...
Dock Spiders Drop One to the Rafters
Fond du Lac Falls to Wisconsin Rapids, 9-5 The Dock Spiders and the Rafters split a two game series at Herr-Baker Field after an 11-hit performance by Wisconsin Rapids aided them in taking down Fond du Lac at home. Tonight’s games started with two and a half...
City of Fond du Lac – Weekly Construction Update
The City of Fond du Lac is providing a weekly update on construction projects located within the corporate boundary. The Weekly Construction Updates and Construction Map are posted on the City’s Website at www.fdl.wi.gov.All anticipated construction activities are...
‘Listening to the Heart’ – Mark Oechsner’s journey through mitral valve surgery, recovery
When Mark Oechsner, a 66-year-old Fond du Lac native and Texas resident, reflects on his journey, he doesn’t start with the surgery. He starts with his roots - born in Waupun, growing up on farms between Mayville and Waupun, and working as a co-op student in high...
Ludvigsen joins Marian Sports Medicine staff
Kaley Ludvigsen has been added to the Marian University Athletic Department as an athletic trainer in the Sports Medicine department. "I am excited to have Kaley back on campus as a full-time staff member," said Head Athletic Trainer Kim Sorensen. "From the time she...
Teamwork Promotes Skilled Trade Careers for the Next Generation
Contractor, Air Tech, and wholesaler, Auer Steel, work together with a Wisconsin high school to train future crews. With veteran PHCPPros retiring and fewer young workers beginning careers in the plumbing and heating industry, contractors have long felt the squeeze of...
Dock Spiders Outduel the Rafters
Fond du Lac defeats Wisconsin Rapids, 3-1 The Dock Spiders start off the second half of the Northwoods League season in the win column after a hard fought, defensive game went the way of Fond du Lac after a 14 strikeout performance by Noah Wech and Luke Parise. In the...
Ribbon Cutting with Waupun Youth Baseball
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Waupun Youth Baseball, to celebrate their new partnership with Envision Greater Fond du Lac and to recognize an exciting new chapter for Waupun Youth Baseball. This event highlighted not only...
Dock Spiders Fall Short to the Rockers to Close Out First Half
Fond du Lac Falls to Green Bay, 12-7 The Dock Spiders lost the final game of the first half of the Northwoods League season on the road to the Rockers after allowing Green Bay to total five extra base hits. After rain stopped the action in yesterday’s game, the Dock...
YP of the Month – Amanda Kelm (July 2025)
First and Last Name: Amanda Kelm Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI What Brought you to Fond du Lac: I was born and raised in Fond du Lac 🙂 Place of Employment and Position: Fond du Lac School District - Sabish Middle School Assistant Principal What do you enjoy the most...
Dock Spiders Jolt Past the Growlers
Fond du Lac defeats Kalamazoo, 15-11 The Dock Spiders took down the Growlers to complete the two game series sweep while also setting a single game high in hits with 17 and a single game high in extra-base hits with five. The Dock Spiders started the game where they...