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Dock Spiders fall to Rafters 8-6
The Dock Spiders surrendered the lead late as the Rafters scored four runs in the sixth and seventh innings which carried them to the 8-6 victory. The Dock Spiders got the party started early on, as they scored one run in the top of the first as shortstop Jack Gorman...
Two Dock Spiders Selected for 2023 Northwoods League Great Lakes All-Star Game
The Northwoods League has announced that right-handed pitcher Justin Doyle (Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ) and outfielder Travis Strickler (Embry Riddle Aeronautical, AZ) have been named to the 2023 Northwoods League Great Lakes Division All-Star Game. The...
Dock Spiders Hooked by Chinooks 22-3
The Chinooks used a five-run top of the eighth inning and a nine-run top of the ninth inning as they took a 22-3 victory over the Dock Spiders. It was all Chinooks from the start as they scored one run in the top of the first and proceeded to score in every inning...
Weckler’s Gem Pushes Dock Spiders Past Rafters 2-1
The Dock Spiders snapped the Rafters five game winning streak at Witter Field on Thursday night. Dock Spiders starting pitcher Mason Weckler (Wisconsin-Stevens Point) was stellar in his second start of the season as he hurled seven innings of one run ball. Weckler’s...
Franchise Record Ten Dock Spiders Selected in 2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Ten former Fond du Lac Dock Spiders players were selected in the recent 2023 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, breaking the franchise record for the most selections in a single draft (8, 2022). The first Dock Spider selected this year was Ryan Lasko...
Medical/Surgical nurse receives Ripon Community Hospital DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honor
Janice Kurth, RN, Medical/Surgical, was recently recognized with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary,...
Dock Spiders Split Doubleheader with Woodchucks
The Dock Spiders split the doubleheader with the Woodchucks on Wednesday. The Dock Spiders showed out as they took a rain shortened game one victory, 6-1 over the Woodchucks. However, the Woodchucks handed out payback in game two as they bested the Dock Spiders 9-1....
CLA Announces Career Advancements in Fond du Lac
CLA team members recognized for their accomplishments CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including one in Fond du Lac. The advancements are...
4 South Nurse Receives St. Agnes Hospital DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Honor
Kayla Hoff, RN, 4 South, was recently recognized with 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...
Deters Home Run Lifts Dock Spiders Over Rivets 7-5
The Dock Spiders found themselves down 4-1 heading into the bottom of the bottom of the fifth inning. A single from first basemen Seth Sweet-Chick (Nevada) and then another single from left fielder Travis Strickler (Embry Riddle Aeronautical) set the table for the...
Sophia Partners Announces 2023 Spirit of Servant Leadership Award
Sophia Partners recently announced Dr. Kent M. Keith as the recipient of the 2023 Ann McGee-Cooper Spirit of Servant Leadership Award. Annually, Viterbo University holds a Conference on Servant Leadership for individuals who aspire to be servant-leaders in nonprofit...
Rutman takes over Marian eSports program
Trace Rutman has been named the head coach of the Marian University eSports program, as announced by Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "We couldn't be more excited to have Trace join our talented staff," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "We are looking forward...
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Volunteer Services Awards Seven Scholarships
Seven area students who intend to pursue careers in health care have been awarded scholarships from SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac. The SSM Health Volunteer Services has awarded five from the Fond du Lac area with the SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital Volunteers...
Kivi resigns position as head women’s ice hockey coach
Jamie Kivi has announced her resignation as the head coach of the Marian University women's ice hockey program after 11 seasons. "I can't thank Jamie enough for her 11 years of hard work and dedication to Marian athletics and the Sabre women's hockey program," said...
Dock Spiders Comeback Attempt Falls Short, Fall To Rivets 16-10
The Dock Spiders found themselves down 13-2 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. After scoring one run in the bottom of the sixth, the Dock Spiders added two more in the seventh. Right fielder Jared Heinzen (Wisconsin-Parkside) and Travis Strickler (Embry...
Terrance Lofton, Fond du Lac SD Coordinator of Equity
The Fond du Lac School District (FDL-SD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrance Lofton as our district's new equity coordinator, effective August 9, 2023. Mr. Lofton has been a teacher in our school district for the past six years. He began his career in...
Dock Spiders Walked Off by Rockers 10-9
With one out in the bottom of the ninth and the game tied at 9-9, Dock Spiders closer Zach Silfies (Elizabethtown) threw a fastball to Rockers pinch hitter Jayson Jones (Arkansas) that was tattooed over the right field wall for a walk off home run. It was a shootout...
Surane’s big day leads Dock Spiders over Rockers 7-3
The Dock Spiders snapped their three-game losing skid on Saturday night against the Green Bay Rockers 7-3. Shortstop Jake Surane (Wisconsin-Oshkosh) and Right fielder Teddy Deters (Xavier) both tallied three hits and an RBI triple on the night to the lead the Dock...
Dock Spiders Fall to Pit Spitters 7-2 In Season Series Finale
The Pit Spitters used a four-run top of the seventh inning to seal the deal on Friday night as they earned a 7-2 victory. Two triples scorched by Pit Spitters shortstop Camden Traficante (Embry Riddle Aeronautical) and third basemen Glen Miller (Eastern Michigan)...
Rent Smart Train the Trainer
The Rent Smart Train the Trainer is coming up soon, but there is still time to sign up. This virtual class is very popular, but not available often. It's designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in their own organizations and...