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Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Unveil Wisconsin Pull Tabs Alternate Identity
New alternate identity celebrates one of Wisconsin's favorite tavern traditions The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are adding another uniquely Wisconsin tradition to their promotional lineup with the debut of the Wisconsin Pull Tabs alternate identity. The new brand...
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women’s Health RN/lactation consultant receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Josie Birschbach, a registered nurse/lactation consultant with SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women’s Health, has been recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition program that honors nurses who provide exceptional...
National Exchange Bank & Trust opens new ITMs in Fond du Lac and Waupun
National Exchange Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of two new eBankers, also known as Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), in Fond du Lac and Waupun, which are scheduled for installation in late August and early- to mid-September. These ITMs will...
SSM Health awards $30,000 to Fond du Lac Family YMCA to expand community wellness programs
SSM Health is investing $30,000 in the Fond du Lac Family YMCA to support evidence-informed wellness programs that help community members manage chronic conditions, recover from illness or injury, and build healthier lifestyles. The community health gift will help...
Marian field hockey tabbed fourth in CFHC preseason poll
Marian University field hockey received 16 points to finish fourth in the CFHC preseason poll, as voted on by the head coaches of the league. Mary Washington was picked as the favorite to win the conference after receiving 29 total points and four of the first-place...
Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac Benefits from Dock Spiders Stolen Bases
Silica For Your Home to Donate $5,200 for Dock Spiders Stolen Bases The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders were burning rubber on the basepaths in 2026. Silica For Your Home once again pledged $50 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac for each stolen base at Herr-Baker...
Thedacare Shares Advice to Help Families SupportKids Through Tornado Trauma
‘Children Look to Adults to Understand How Serious a Situation is’ After a tornado, children may feel scared, confused, clingy, angry, withdrawn or worried that another storm could occur. A pediatrician with ThedaCare said these reactions are normal and parents and...
Daniel Ruedinger Joins Verve Board of Directors
Verve is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Ruedinger to its Board of Directors. A seasoned business leader, Ruedinger has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience driving growth and organizational success across diverse industries. He...
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...
Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership Appoints Brittany Machleit to Serve as Executive Director
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership (DFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Machleit as Executive Director. Machleit has served as Interim Executive Director since May 1, 2026, after previously serving as Special Events Director. She brings...
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital records zero MRSA bloodstream infections
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital is among just 312 hospitals across the country to record no MRSA bloodstream infections during the latest federal reporting period. The recognition is based on hospital infection data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Froedtert Thedacare Earns Best Hospitals and ‘High-Performing’ Clinical Designations From U.S. News & World Report
Celebrating National Recognition, A Reflection of Furthering the Health of Our Communities Multiple Froedtert ThedaCare hospitals and clinical specialties have been named to U.S. News & World Report’s latest 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ratings. This is the highest...
SSM Health awards $10,000 gift to support expanded Save a Smile dental access program
SSM Health has awarded a $10,000 community health grant to the Fond du Lac County Health Department’s Save a Smile Dental Program to help expand access to oral health services for children and families facing barriers to care in Fond du Lac County. The funding will...
Parkside Elementary Receives $5,000 Donation from New Burlington Store
Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers offering amazing deals on top-quality brands for the entire family and home, has donated $5,000 through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, in...
SSM Health at Home Hospice volunteers bring comfort, compassion through spiritual care
What began as a vision rooted in compassion more than four decades ago continues to provide comfort and dignity to patients and families today through SSM Health at Home Hospice and its dedicated volunteers. In 1977, Sister Mary Agreda Touchett, and Sister. Anne Jude...
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
The City of Fond du Lac would like to inform residents there will be a household hazardous waste drop off at the City Municipal Service Center. Where:When:Time: Municipal Service Center – 530 Doty StreetThursday, September 10 20262:00 pm to 6:00 pm Residents who wish...
Empeople Credit Union welcomes new Vice President, Business Development to leadership team
Empeople Credit Union ($2.28B) is excited to welcome Mitch Kahl, a Fond du Lac native and long-time business leader in the community, as their new vice president of business development in Wisconsin. Kahl previously served as a business development consultant for...
YP of the Month – Samantha Verhagen (August 2026)
First and Last Name: Samantha Verhagen Hometown: Theresa, WI What Brought you to Fond du Lac: I actually worked in Fond du Lac for a few years, left for another job, and eventually found my way back when I started my current position. Place of Employment and Position:...
Healthy Gut, Healthy Heart? There’s A Strong Connection, Thedacare Says
‘Recommendations For The Gut Are Consistent With Those For The Heart’ Good gut health may play an important role in supporting cardiovascular health, according to experts at ThedaCare. “There is a direct connection between gut health and heart health,” said Tara Lord,...
Dock Spiders Close Out 2026 with One-Run Win Over Rafters
Fond du Lac Defeats Wisconsin Rapids, 7-6 The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders held on to defeat the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 7-6, reaching the 30-win mark to close out the 2026 Northwoods League regular season. The Rafters took an early 1-0 lead on a Casey Wambach RBI...



















