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Dock Spiders Win Final Road Game of Season Against Rafters, 7-2
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders defeated the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters on Wednesday night at Witter Field by a final score of 7-2 to close the road slate in 2024. The Dock Spiders' record with the win improved to 26-40 on the season and 13-20 in the second half. The...
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Receives National Recognition for High-Quality Stroke Care
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized,...
Dock Spiders Drop Heartbreaker to Madison, 3-2
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders suffered a close loss on Tuesday night at Hair-Baker Field, falling 3-2 to the Madison Mallards. The Dock Spiders now hold a record of 25-40 for the season and 12-20 in the second half. The Mallards started the scoring in the fourth inning...
Two Home Run Game for Preston Knott, Dock Spiders Lose to Madison 18-8
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders lost to the Madison Mallards on Monday night at Warner Park, 18-8. With the loss, the Dock Spiders are now 25-39 on the season and 12-19 in the second half. The Dock Spiders started the scoring in the first inning with a two-out solo home...
City of Fond du Lac Seeks Public Input on Housing Study and Action Plan
Aug. 7 public information meeting to gather feedback on current and future housing needs The City of Fond du Lac is hosting a public information meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7 regarding the City’s Housing Study and Action Plan. The meeting serves as an opportunity for...
SSM Health at Home, Charleston House to Host Medical Power of Attorney Presentation
SSM Health at Home and the Charleston House are partnering to offer a free Lunch and Learn to help individuals with their Medical Power of Attorney on Thursday, August 29 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at The Watermark, 209 S. Center Street in Beaver Dam. Deb Toth, BSW, and...
Dock Spiders Fall to La Crosse 21-11 to Split Series
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders fell to La Crosse to close the home stand and split the two-game series with a 21-11 loss. The Dock Spiders' record moved to 25-38 with the loss and 12-18 in the second half. La Crosse started the scoring in the first inning after a double...
Dock Spiders Win Third Straight Game with 7-4 Victory Over La Crosse
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders picked up their third straight win on Saturday with a 7-4 victory over La Crosse. With the win, the Dock Spiders moved to 25-37 overall, and 12-14 in the second half. The Dock Spiders started the scoring in the first inning, bringing eight...
Dock Spiders Take Both Games on Friday Against Lakeshore
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders won both games on Friday against the Lakeshore Chinooks. Game one, which started in Mequon on Thursday, saw the Dock Spiders pull out a late 11-9 victory in 10 innings. In game two, Fond du Lac secured a 4-3 win. With these two wins, the...
Dock Spiders Game Against Lakeshore Suspended to Friday Due to Weather
Due to weather, Thursday’s game in Lakeshore has been suspended. The game will be completed on Friday, August 2nd at 5:35 p.m. in Fond du Lac through 9 innings. Friday’s regularly scheduled game (7 innings) will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of...
YP of the Month (August 2024) – Zoelle Reinke
First and Last Name: Dr. Zoelle Reinke Hometown: Fond du Lac What Brought you to Fond du Lac: Returning to my hometown as a business owner was a mix of nostalgia, opportunity, and a desire to contribute to my community. After years away in different states for...
Standing Strong Against Falls Coalition Launched in Fond du Lac County to Empower the Community to Prevent Falls and Fall-Related Injuries
A new community initiative, the Standing Strong Against Falls Coalition (SSAF), has been launched in Fond du Lac County to tackle the growing issue of fall-related injuries among residents. The Coalition aims to reduce the incidence of falls through education,...
Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County Appoints New Executive Director
Kathy Strong-Langolf rejoins the organization Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County has announced the hiring of a new executive director. Kathy Strong-Langolf has rejoined the organization and will reprise her role. Kathy had previously held this position within...
Discover ‘Who Let the Dogs Out?’ with Artist Timothy Brenner During August at Langdon Divers Gallery
A dog-themed exhibit will visit the Langdon Divers Community Gallery during August at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Madison-based painterTimothy Brenner, whose primary interest is dogs, will show “Who Let the Dogs Out?” from Wednesday, Aug. 7 to Tuesday, Sept. 3. "I...
Hear the Story of the Oakfield Speedway During History at Home at the Fond du Lac Public Library
Years ago, the sound of racing cars could be heard in the town of Oakfield. Learn about the history of the Oakfield Speedway, which has been closed for more than 60 years, during the August History at Home program. On Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. in the library’s McLane...
Spend the Dog Days of Summer in the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library
Summer may be moving by quickly but the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library still offers plenty to do and create. From tote bags to car coasters, discover what you can personalize with Idea Studio equipment. Let’s Make events scheduled for August include: •...
Readers Have Just Days Left to Earn Opportunities to Win Prizes During Summer Reading at the Fond du Lac Public Library
Like to win prizes? Then it’s time to finish the Summer Reading challenge at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Readers have until Aug. 11 to register their minutes of reading to be entered into the grand prize drawings for youth, teens and adults. For every five hours...
Fond du Lac Public Library Will Show Documentary ‘The Right to Read’ a Final Time as Community Groups Grapple with Literacy in the Community
No single factor influences a child’s future success more than the ability to read, and too many children cannot read at even a “basic” level. Learn more about this serious concern during one of several upcoming showings of an award-winning documentary titled “The...
SSM Health, North Fond du Lac Fire collaborate on sports injury training efforts
Sports-related injuries are the fourth leading cause of spinal cord injury, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Center. In these emergency situations, athletic trainers work together with EMS professionals to treat an injured athlete to ensure the best...
Dock Spiders Split Two-Game Series with Kalamazoo with a 7-4 Loss
A four-run, two-out rally in the seventh inning led Kalamazoo to a 7-4 win over the Dock Spiders at Herr-Baker Field on Wednesday. With the loss, the Dock Spiders moved to 22-37 overall and 9-17 in the second half. The Dock Spiders started the scoring in the second...