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Dock Spiders Walk Off Rockers in an Extra Innings Thriller 3-2
The Dock Spiders snapped their five-game losing skid in a big way on Tuesday night as they walked off the Rockers in the bottom of the eleventh inning. It was scout night at Herr-Baker Field and a big crowd was on hand to watch the Dock Spiders take on the one of the...
Dock Spiders Drop Heartbreaker in Green Bay 4-3
The Dock Spiders looked to snap a four-game losing skid in Green Bay on Monday night. A different vibe was in the air as the Dock Spiders took the field at Capital Credit Union Park as right-handed pitcher Joseph Chavana (Trinity) got the nod on the mound. The Rockers...
Dock Spiders Drop Fourth Straight, Lose to Chinooks at Home 9-5
The Dock Spiders dropped their fourth straight game to the Lakeshore Chinooks at home on Sunday afternoon. The Dock Spiders got through a clean top of the first inning but were retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the bottom of the first. All of the sudden, the weather decided...
Dock Spiders Comeback Falls Short, Lose to Chinooks 8-6
The Dock Spiders looked to bounce back after dropping two games to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Peck (Ohio University) got the nod on the mound for the Dock Spiders. Peck struggled from the get-go as a surrendered three runs to the Chinooks...
Dock Spiders Toppled by Rafters, Fall 3-1
The Dock Spiders fell to the Rafters for the second night in a row by a score of 3-1. Right-handed pitcher Sebastian Guzman (Washington University in St. Louis) was on the bump Friday night in Wisconsin Rapids as they Dock Spiders were on the hunt for revenge from...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s President/CE0, Sadie Vander Velde, named to Insight’s 40 Under 40
Envision Greater Fond du Lac's President/CEO, Sadie Vander Velde, was named to Insight’s 40 Under 40. “I am humbled to be named a 40 Under 40 by Insight Publications,” Vander Velde said. “It’s also extremely exciting to be featured as the cover of the June issue of 40...
Dock Spiders Three Game Win Streak Snapped, Fall to Rafters 3-1
The Dock Spiders were riding high on a three-game win streak heading into Thursday night’s matchup with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. With right-handed pitcher Amar Tsengeg (UT Dallas) on the mound, the vibe around the Dock Spiders was quiet confidence. However, it...
Ribbon Cutting at Main Street Bistro & Bakery Waupun
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting with member organization, Main Street Bistro & Bakery, to celebrate their grand opening. Main Street Bistro & Bakery is a new business on Main Street in downtown Waupun. They serve a variety of delicious...
USDA Announces Updates and Clarifications for Programs to Advance Clean, Affordable and Reliable Energy in Rural America
Updates Will Help People Better Navigate Application Processes U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced key updates and clarifications for financial assistance programs that will advance clean,...
Dock Spiders Sweep Doubleheader Against Chinooks
The Dock Spiders brought their bats with them to Kapco park for the doubleheader against the Lakeshore Chinooks as they scored 12 runs over the two games to sweep the Chinooks. Game one got off to a fast start for the Dock Spiders as they scored five runs in the first...
SSM Health Beaver Dam physical/occupational therapy services mark one year of care
It’s been a year since SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac started offering physical and occupational therapy services at the SSM Health Beaver Dam physician offices in Beaver Dam. David Stuebe and Emilee Miller currently serve as physical therapists with Allison Zimmerman...
Dock Spiders Get Seventh Win, Outlast Mallards in Slugfest 15-8
If you’re a fan of the longball, then this game was for you. After the Dock Spiders only had two hits on Monday night against the Mallards, it was unclear what the offense would do today. The Dock Spiders brought their bats and took their Wheaties this morning as they...
Fond du Lac County Historical Society Announces New Direction
The Board of Directors of the Fond du Lac County Historical Society has determined that a new vision for the Society and the Historic Galloway House and Village is necessary to transition to a sustainable ongoing local history organization. The Society has served Fond...
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac supporting The Arc Fond du Lac
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $15,000 to The Arc Fond du Lac to help introduce Trauma Informed Care (TIC) for its employees and program participants. TIC is a medical care in which all parties involved assess, recognize and respond to the effects of...
Dock Spiders Fall to Mallards 7-2
After getting back in the win column on Sunday against the Woodchucks, the Dock Spiders were looking to make it two in a row on Monday night against the Madison Mallards. After holding the Mallards offense at bay for the first couple of innings, the Dock Spiders got...
USDA to Host Listening Sessions on Proposal to Improve and Maintain Rural Rental Housing and Keep Tenants in Their Homes
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA will host listening sessions on July 19 and July 25. USDA is seeking feedback on a proposal to make changes to programs that will help improve and...
Kick-Off Summer Fun at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac
The Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac (CMFDL) invites you to the first family event of the summer on Friday June 16th from 4-7pm. The Summer Fun Kick-Off will have hand-on learning for all including yard games, water exploration, a bounce house and so much more! The...
Fond du Lac Area Breakfast on the Farm new location
Due to host location fire, new site to host event Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council will host the 34th annual Breakfast on the Farm during National Dairy Month on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at new location 3-D Dairy, N8148...
Dock Spiders Win Pitching Duel, Take Down Woodchucks 1-0
After Saturday night’s performance in Wausau, The Dock Spiders looked to bounce back at home on Sunday. It was Father’s Day at the ballpark and many dads were in attendance with their families and the Dock Spiders made them proud besting the Woodchucks 1-0 in what was...
Dock Spiders Blow Up in Late Innings, Fall to Woodchucks 11-2
Everything was going according to plan for the Dock Spiders Saturday night in Wausau. Starting pitcher Amar Tsengeg (UT Dallas) was pitching a great game holding a high-powered Woodchucks offense to just one run in four innings pitched. The Dock Spiders offense once...



















