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Dock Spiders Fall to Kingfish 3-2 In Series Finale
It came down to the bitter end but ultimately it wasn’t enough to get the job done. The Dock Spiders had Right Fielder Jack Peterson on second base with 1 out but couldn’t find the big hit to bring him home and tie it up. Game two started out a lot like game one but...
Fond du Lac School District Announces National Exchange Bank Foundation as the 2022-23 Friend of Education Award Winner
The Fond du Lac School District is pleased to announce that the National Exchange Bank Foundation (NEBF) has been selected for the 2022-23 Friend of Education Award. The Fond du Lac School District partners with the Fond du Lac Education Association to select an...
Fond du Lac High School Students Taking Part in an Overseas Learning Experience
High school students in our German program have the opportunity to take part in an authentic learning experience overseas. This learning experience is the Young Economic Solutions (YES!) competition in Germany, where students will be immersed in German language and...
Dock Spiders Win Second Game in A Row, Reeled in the Kingfish 10-4
The Dock Spiders win their second game in a row, taking down the Kenosha Kingfish 10-4 on Thursday night. After beating the Mallards 5-1 on Tuesday night, the Dock Spiders were riding high heading into the matchup with the Kingfish. Offense was early and often for the...
Dock Spiders Get Revenge on Mallards 5-1 For Fourth Win of the Season
After the Mallards stole a game from the Dock Spiders on Monday night 8-6 in Fond du Lac. On Tuesday night, it was time for the Dock Spiders to get some revenge. Rain was spitting on and off throughout the entire day in Madison and it didn’t let up when the Dock...
SSM Health family medicine physician to present ‘Brain Games’ program at Waupun Senior Center
Manish Sharda, DO, an SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic family medicine physician, will be sharing a presentation on how brain games can help enhance a person’s memory, and prevent or slow down the progress of dementia. The free presentation will be hosted by the...
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac supporting Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area to help support four robust community programs - Operation Backpack, Coats for Kids, Thanksgiving Meals, and Adopt a Family. The organization’s mission is to improve...
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac welcomes new cardiothoracic surgeon
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is welcoming Thomas Hinkamp, MD, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, to the SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care. Dr. Hinkamp provides care as part of Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC (CSA), based in Downers Grove,...
Dock Spiders Lose Lead In the Ninth, Fall to Madison 8-6
The Dock Spiders led by one run, two outs away from their fourth win of the season. Then in the blink of an eye, were trailing the Mallards 8-6. What looked to be a promising win that could boost the team’s morale and potentially build some momentum was turned sour....
Brian Wendt joins FVSBank
FVSBank welcomes Brian Wendt as Vice President of Business Banking, a 22-year experienced banker bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to FVSBank. Throughout his extensive career, Brian has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a strong...
Cost of Living Q1, 2023
The 2023 first quarter Cost of Living Index (COLI) for Fond du Lac County remains below the national average. The after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living is 90.2 or 9.8% below the national average of 100.0. Our county continues to be a very...
Mercury National Walleye Tournament crowns father and son team Joe and Joseph Robl 2023 champions
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), congratulates Joe and Joseph Robl, both of Oshkosh, Wis., as the winners of the 45th annual Mercury National Walleye Tournament on Lake Winnebago June 10-11. The event brought nearly 600 anglers to...
Ben Wagner Celebrated 25 Years at National Exchange Bank & Trust
Ben Wagner celebrated 25 years of service to National Exchange Bank & Trust on May 26, 2023. Wagner joined the bank in 1998. He has held many positions within the IT department including information technology support specialist, network administrator, information...
Horicon Bank Marketing Officer receives 40 Under 40 leadership award
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) recently named Horicon Bank’s Grace Bruins to their “40 Under 40” list of emerging community bank leaders. The annual 40 Under 40 award recognizes up-and-coming community bank influencers and innovators from across...
James Taylor Headlines Ledgevest Financial Summer Hiring
James Taylor joins Ledgevest Financial as a Financial Advisor Ledgevest Financial, a leader in investment management and advisory services, is pleased to announce James Taylor as a Financial Advisor. Jim has spent his life helping others with their needs. In his...
Ribbon Cutting with ASTOP
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting with member organization, ASTOP. ASTOP is a sexual assault service provider offering treatment, outreach, prevention, and advocacy, emphasizing hope and connection to self and others. ASTOP values its commitment to...
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs and Littles program
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $10,000 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County to support its Bigs and Littles program. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit agency that matches children with adults who help by simply being a special friend....
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac supporting Family Resource Center of FDL County
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $5,000 to the Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County to support their services for families and children. The Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac County Inc. is dedicated to the healthy development of children and...
Pit Spitters Too Much to Handle, Dock Spiders Drop 4th Straight
The Pit Spitters were just too much for the Dock Spiders to handle as they fall 3-1 on Sunday evening. Coming into the finale of a four-game road trip between Rockford and Traverse City, the Dock Spiders were 0-3 on the trip and were in search of a win. The Dock...
Dock Spiders Bats Come Alive But Fall To Pit Spitters 14-8
The Dock Spiders had been struggling throughout the entire week. They only tallied a total of six hits in two games in Rockford against the Rivets. It was the complete opposite effect in Traverse City. The Dock Spiders brought their bats to Turtle Creek Stadium as...


















