Member News
Northwoods League’s ‘Share the Glove’ Grant Returns for 2023
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are pleased to once again accept applications for the annual "Share the Glove" grant, courtesy of the Northwoods League Foundation. Entering its sixth year of the “Share the Glove” initiative, the Northwoods League Foundation has awarded...
Notice of Potential Changes to Eligible Area Maps For USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
USDA Rural Development is conducting a review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no longer qualify as rural for housing programs. The last rural area reviews were performed in 2017-2018 using 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data. Rural...
YP of the Month – Ashley Deiler (March 2023)
First and Last Name: Ashley Deiler Hometown: Fond du Lac Place of Employment and Position: National Exchange Bank and Trust, Retail Lender What do you enjoy the most about your career? The best part of my job is helping families in our community get into their...
Dock Spiders Seeking Game Day Team Members for 2023
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are seeking game day team members for the 2023 season. The Dock Spiders bring people together to build lifelong memories through the impact of sports and entertainment. Our team has the opportunity and responsibility to positively impact...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hire Bob Jones as VP, Economic Development
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has hired Bob Jones to serve in the role of Vice President of Economic Development. “We’re looking forward to Bob joining the team,” Sadie Vander Velde, President/CEO, said. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in economic development...
SSM to Host a Four Part Pre-Diabetes Education Series
Prediabetes: An Opportunity to Improve Your Health SSM will be hosting a 4 Part Pre-Diabetes education series at the YMCA starting March 28th. Join Jennifer Clausen, RD, CD for a four part series to help you prevent your Prediabetes diagnosis from progressing to...
Fond du Lac County Allows Apparel for Purchase
Fond du Lac County is providing the public an opportunity to purchase a variety of apparel with three different logo design options shown below. There will be two companies that will have the logo available for purchase. Hopper’s Silk Screening, located at 77 N. Main...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac launches Child Care Task Force
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted the first meeting of its new Child Care Task Force on Wednesday. The Task Force was created to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the child care shortage and barriers to work in Fond du Lac County. Members of the task force...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital bringing children happiness during stressful times
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Surgical Services team, along with the hospital Auxiliary, are collaborating to offer a small but intimate way to alleviate common fears in children facing surgical procedures. Thanks to the Auxiliary, all pediatric surgery...
Teens can win $250 in the annual Teen Photo Contest at FDL Public Library
No one sees the world exactly the same way. Teens may share their unique point of view through the 9th-annual Fond du Lac Teens Photo Contest. Area teens are invited to submit photos in three categories: Story of My Life: Craft a photo that tells a story about an...
Learn From Master Gardeners During Day in the Garden, Presented by FDL County Master Gardener Association
Let master gardeners from across eastern Wisconsin help you prepare for planting season during Day in the Garden, presented by the Fond du Lac County Master Gardener Association. Set for Saturday, April 1 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Fond du Lac Public...
Enjoy Art Created by Local Youth During the Youth Art Month Exhibit at Langdon Gallery
Art created by students at Fond du Lac’s elementary schools will be the feature of the March Langdon Divers Community Gallery exhibit at the Fond du Lac Public Library. The pieces were created in honor of Youth Art Month. Elementary art teachers from the Fond du Lac...
Get crafty at the library with these fun March events at FDLPL
Fill the waning days of winter with some crafting fun with a series of events at the Fond du Lac Public Library On Monday, March 6, join Bad Art Night to celebrate the mediocre, the tacky, and the campy as you create some cozy coasters. No artistic experience (or...
Get a Double Dose of History at Home During March at the Fond du Lac Public Library
Love local history? Join the Fond du Lac Public Library in March for two History at Home programs: one on March 9 celebrating Women’s History Month, and another on March 29 that is being rescheduled from February due to inclement weather. First, hear about Carrie...
Create Air Fresheners, Pincushions with the Idea Studio
Discover more that you can create with help from the Idea Studio at the Fond du Lac Public Library during March. First, on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Idea Studio, take the required training to earn a badge for use of the Idea Studio's Sublimation Printer and...
City of Fond du Lac seeks Boards & Commissions Members
City residents interested in the Fond du Lac community, get involved! The City is accepting volunteer applications to fill positions on various City Boards and Commissions. Boards and Commissions advise the City of Fond du Lac on issues important to the municipality....
UScellular Invested $254 Million in its Wisconsin Network in 2022
UScellular announced today that it made a $254 million investment in its Wisconsin network in 2022. This includes $68 million in network upgrades and 5G modernizations that enhanced connectivity across the state and $186 million in 5G spectrum that will bring...
Signarama Fond du Lac Awarding up to $10,000 of Free Signage to Local Non-profits
Signaram Fond du Lac is excited to announce the launch of their Signs of Support grant program! At Signarama Fond du Lac, we believe it’s important to give back to the communities that have welcomed our franchisees into their town. Through the Signs of Support...
Dock Spiders Announce 2023 Coaching Staff
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and field manager Douglas Coe are pleased to announce the coaching staff for the 2023 season. Coe will be joined in the dugout by hitting coach Joe Morris and pitching coach Robert “Rowdy” Yates. Morris is in his second year as an...
Dr. Richard Schaefer Named a National Center of Excellence Physician
The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures is recognizing Richard Schaefer, MD, SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, as a national Center of Excellence physician for carpal tunnel release with...