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YP of the Month – Bethany Warntjes
First and Last Name: Bethany Warntjes Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts Degree, Double Major in Psychology and Human Social Services from Wisconsin Lutheran College '16 in Milwaukee. Describe Yourself in Three Words: Achiever. Helper....
USDA Seeks Applications to Support Rural Entrepreneurs and Create Jobs for People in Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced that USDA is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under...
Pray with a Sister During Advent
As Advent approaches, people throughout the world will focus on hope, peace, love, and joy, but we know that the holidays can also be filled with needs for comfort and companionship. With that in mind, the Sisters of St. Agnes offer time each week of Advent when...
Eight local entrepreneurial pitch contest winners advance to Dec. 1 NEW Launch Alliance regional pitch competition at TitletownTech
Local contest winners demonstrate variety of creative business ideas in New North region Eight entrepreneurial pitch winners who advanced from local pitch competitions hosted by collaborative local partners will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch...
YMCA Annual – Calling Community for a Cause Fundraiser
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Fond du Lac Family YMCA will be hosting our 2nd annual fundraiser, “Calling Community for a Cause.” This radio-a-thon, silent auction, and cash raffle event, in partnership with Sunny 97.7 FM, will help support cancer survivors in our...
Dock Spiders Announce Cyber Weekend Deals for November 25-28
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders ticket package specials and Holiday Packs are available now, but will include a complimentary first pitch when purchased during Cyber Weekend, from November 25-28. New this season – FREE JERSEY! All ticket packages renewed or purchased by...
The Saint Nicholas Faire
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Fond du Lac, will present its annual Saint Nicholas Faire on Saturday, December 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. This year, the Cathedral will be staged as an old English Christmas market and will feature...
Dairy Scholarships Available To College Students
The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships for use during the second semester of the 2023-24 school year. Third and fourth-year college students or second-year short course/technical college students pursuing a dairy-related or food...
Workplace stress and mental health: OSHA launches webpage
A new webpage published by OSHA is intended to help employers and workers manage workplace stress while maintaining mental health amid a shifting work climate. According to NIOSH, nearly 1 out of 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. World Health Organization...
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Honors 23 bankers at association event
On Thursday morning, 23 Wisconsin bankers and 11 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s consumers. WBF is the nonprofit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) whose mission...
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday November 17
Local health advocates: there are lots of ways to get help The annual Great American Smokeout is scheduled for Thursday, November 17. The event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, encourages people who currently smoke to quit even if it’s just for one day. This...
City/County Government Center Thanksgiving Hours
City offices in the City/County Government Center will be closed on November 24th and 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Municipal Service Center office will be closed on November 24th and 25th. However, yard waste and brush may still be dropped off...
Earn College Credit in High School with New Marian U Courses
High school students can earn college credit, save money and explore a variety of careers, with three new online courses through Marian University. Each completed course is $50.00 and participants earn (1) college credit and a $500.00 pre-college scholarship....
City Of Fond Du Lac to Host Public Input Meeting on Downtown Riverfront Plan and North Main Street Redevelopment Plan
City of Fond du Lac is seeking public input on the vision for long-term improvements The City of Fond du Lac is seeking public input on the vision for long-term improvements along the Downtown Riverfront and the North Main Street Corridor on November 28th, 2022 from...
Ripon College Testing Ending November 21, 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022 will be the final day for COVID-19 testing at Ripon College. The site will be open from 11:30am-4:30pm. We would like to extend our gratitude to Ripon College and the Ripon community for hosting Accelerated Clinical Laboratory’s testing crew...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary kicks off 2022 ‘Lights of Love’ program
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring its 35th annual “Lights of Love” program, a living memorial or tribute to friends, relatives or dedicated citizens of the community. Proceeds from this year’s project will help to fund a cardiac...
Dock Spiders Welcome Douglas Coe as New Field Manager
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are pleased to welcome Douglas Coe as the new field manager of the club for the 2023 season. Coe will be the third field manager in Dock Spiders history. Coe is a Fox Valley native and has been the Head Baseball Coach at Moravian...
Feyen Re-Elected Assistant Senate Majority Leader
State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) was unanimously elected today by his Republican Senate colleagues to serve as Assistant Majority Leader of the State Senate for the 2023-2024 Session. He released the following statement on his re-election to this post. “I am...
Quality early care and education is fundamental to creating a better world
Quality early care and education is fundamental to creating a better world. Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) works to advance positive change for children by focusing on the professionals who provide child care for well over 70% of Wisconsin’s children....
Public Information Message – West 1st Street Closure
The Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of the 2-day closure of W. 1st Street between S. Main Street and S. Macy Street. The closure will begin Wednesday, November 9 and remain closed through the end of day Thursday, November 10. The...