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Engineer + Builder Meetup at WiLL
Wisconsin Lighting Lab (WiLL) is excited to share that registration is now open for their next Engineer + Builder Meetup, hosted at WiLL on 12/14 from 5-6:30 p.m. You can register here: https://forms.gle/FxUw77Lo5Bj5pJCU6 Presentations for next week's event include: ...
Marian men’s hoops continues tough non-conference with No. 21 Elmhurst
Marian University men's basketball (0-7, 0-3 NACC) only trailed by three at halftime but fell to No. 21 Elmhurst 88-65. Marian jumped out to an early 8-5 lead only to have Elmhurst score 11 unanswered to go ahead 16-8. The Blue Jays built its lead to as large as...
FDL Public Library’s Buechel Branch will move to better location in new year
The Fond du Lac Public Library’s east-side branch will celebrate the new year with a new location – but it won’t move far. The Allen J. Buechel Branch, found in the Festival Foods plaza, will move from its current space on the far northwest corner of the plaza to a...
Kids Give to Holiday Traditions at Children’s Museum
Teachers and leaders of youth groups inspired children to donate their artistic talents to bring Trees Around the World to the community for the eleventh year in a row at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac (CMFDL). Elementary schools and community groups created...
Ribbon Cutting at Red Cabin at Green Acres
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Red Cabin at Green Acres, to commemorate the new ownership. Red Cabin at Green Acres is a family-owned American restaurant serving butcher-fresh burgers, draft brews, and classic supper club...
USDA Seeks Applications to Rural Business Development Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced today that it is accepting applications to advance economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development...
St. Agnes Hospital 4 South registered nurse receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honor
Jackie Whitenack, RN, 4 South, has been named a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing...
Sabre women’s hockey finishes five-point weekend against Trine
Marian University women's hockey (4-6-1, 3-4-1-0 NCHA) defeated Trine 2-1 in overtime to finish a five-point weekend against the Thunder. After being shutout the previous night, Trine opened the scoring 8:11 in for its first lead of the series. Junior Jadyn...
Kolpitcke earns NCHA Star of the Week award
Senior Kayla Kolpitcke of Marian University women's hockey has been named an NCHA Star of the Week. Kolpitcke (Powell, Wyo.) had another dominating weekend to lead Marian to a five-point weekend against Trine. Kolpitcke allowed just one goal on the weekend to give...
Marian Valorant team finishes perfect season with NECC Championship
The Marian University eSports Valorant team (9-0) swept Culver-Stockton 13-6, 13-1, and 13-6 to claim an NECC Championship. MAP 1 - ASCENT The Sabres had a strong start with three Sabres recording at least 24 kills and a combat score of at least 331. Those same three...
What is Fond du Lac County’s “Living Wage”?
With inflation outpacing wages more and more workers are trying to keep up with the necessities. As a result, there has been more conversations nationally about providing living wages. But what does it mean to have a living wage and what is the living wage for Fond du...
Freimuth, NEW Compost LLC win 2023 NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event
Preempt Physical Therapy, Kids in Combat Boots also among New North entrepreneurial winners NEW Compost LLC, an eco-friendly business idea of entrepreneur Connor Freimuth, was the winner of the NEW Launch Alliance Pitch Event, held Nov. 30 at TitletownTech in Green...
No. 17 Marian ACHA D2 splits with UWO to finish first half
No. 17 Marian University ACHA D2 (7-7-1, 2-3-1-0 NCHL) bounced back after an 8-1 loss to defeat UW-Oshkosh 4-3 in overtime in the final series of the first half. GAME 1 (AWAY - L, 8-1) The opening game was all UW-Oshkosh with the Titans opening up a 3-1 lead after...
Marian men’s bowling finishes 11th at Starrag Group Warhawk Open
Marian University men's bowling finished 11th at the Starrag Group Warhawk Open after finishing with 8,738 pins. Rory Clark earned All-Tournament recognition finishing fourth with a 218.2 average. He had five games with at least 200 and a high game of 246. Nole...
Marian women’s bowling finishes first half at Starrag Group Warhawk Open
Marian University women's bowling closed out the first half of its season at the Starrag Group Warhawk Open, hosted by UW-Whitewater. Marian was able to qualify for bracket play after finishing seventh with 7,917 pins. The Sabres would take on second-seeded...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program Named 2023 ALL Award Recipient
The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program received the 2023 Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership Award during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting on Sunday, December 3. The ALL Award was...
Sabre men’s basketball falls to IIT at home
Marian University men's basketball (0-6, 0-3 NACC) had one tough stretch in a 74-65 loss against Illinois Tech. Scoring was at a premium to start as Marian took an early 9-3 lead with 13:19 left in the first half. Illinois Tech would cut its deficit to two at 20-18...
Sabre men’s hockey falters late at No. 15 Trine
Marian University NCAA men's hockey (3-8-0, 2-6-0-0 NCHA) suffered a sweep against No. 15 Trine falling 6-3. Marian was able to get out to a quick start with freshman Caden Carlson scoring a power-play goal just 2:10 into the game. Senior Ty Mosimann and...
Sabre women’s basketball drops NACC opener to MSOE
Marian University women's basketball (1-5, 0-1 NACC) was defeated 59-44 by MSOE in the first game of NACC play. MSOE took an early 7-3 lead only to have Marian go on a 10-4 run to go up 13-7. Marian would hold onto this lead and take a 16-11 advantage into the second...
Marian women’s hockey shuts out Trine in series opener
Marian University women's hockey (3-6-1, 3-4-0-0 NCHA) posted its first shutout of the season defeating Trine 3-0. Both offenses created plenty of opportunities but both goaltenders kept the scoreboard clear of any goals through 20 minutes. Senior Lilly Accola was...