Member News
Dock Spiders Explode for 10-2 Win, Start 2-0
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders used a multi-run sixth inning for the second day in a row to beat the Wausau Woodchucks 10-2 in Wausau to start 2-0. Four Dock Spiders pitchers combined to strike out nine Woodchucks batters, while they limited Wausau to a single run in...
Walleye Weekend Returns to Fond du Lac the second weekend in June
Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. (FFI) is excited to bring free, family fun and so much more to Lakeside Park. Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. (FFI) is excited for another year of the 44th year of this long-running festival in Fond du Lac. Walleye Weekend will return to...
Nick Mitchell, Austin Wagner Power Dock Spiders to Opening Day Win
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders tallied 11 runs and 16 hits at the plate, including four from Nick Mitchell (Western Illinois), while Austin Wagner (Mary) struck out seven in six shutout innings to give the Dock Spiders their fifth straight Opening Day victory, 11-2,...
Quad hosted an Armed Forces Day celebration
On Friday, May 20, Quad’s Lomira print manufacturing facility hosted an Armed Forces Day celebration, featuring Maj. Gen. Paul E. Knapp, Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard, who commands the Wisconsin National Guard and is responsible for Emergency...
Northwoods League, ESPN+ Partnership Kicks Off with Dock Spiders
The Northwoods League and ESPN+ streaming partnership for the 2022 season kicks off with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Opening Day game on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 at 1:05 p.m. against the Wausau Woodchucks. The new streaming rights agreement will feature the first...
Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Announces $8.5 Million Expansion
Dale Michels suffered a heart attack back in 1998. As his son, Pat Michels explained Wednesday afternoon, “at the time my father suffered his heart attack, St. Agnes was not able to provide the level of care that he needed and the hospital was preparing to transfer my...
Dock Spiders Add Buratto, Caserta to 2022 Coaching Staff
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders have added Daniel Buratto and Tyler Caserta to manager Zac Charbonneau’s coaching staff. Buratto will serve as pitching coach during his first season with the Dock Spiders, while Caserta will join the staff as hitting coach. Both Buratto...
Ripon College names Victoria Folse as its first-ever permanent female president
When Ripon College’s presidential search committee set out to find the institution's 14th president, its goal wasn’t to appoint the first permanent female president. Rather, it wanted to find the most qualified candidate, regardless of gender. As it turns out, the...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hires Jillian Saiberlich as Membership Coordinator
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has hired Jillian Saiberlich as the Membership Coordinator. “I am excited to start this new career journey,” Saiberlich said. “This role is very different from what I have been doing; however, it is a great marriage of my skillset with...
YP of the Month – Elizabeth Wustrack (June 2022)
First and Last Name: Liz Wustrack (Elizabeth if you ask my Mom) Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Educational Background: How much time do you have?..... It was quite a journey. BA from UWO, Licensed Cosmetologist Describe Yourself in Three Words: Quirky, lively,...
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Seven companies win 33rd annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
Seven Wisconsin companies were declared winners of the prestigious Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing. The winners were announced Thursday, May 19 at a black-tie banquet honoring the 26 finalists. The annual...
Local Law Enforcement and Verve Team up to Form the Fraud Squad
A team of ordinary people, law enforcement officers and a credit union are here to help protect your financial health. While fraud and scams have been around for a long time, in recent years, local law enforcement saw exponential growth in losses despite efforts to...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hires Anna Huck as Events Specialist
Envision Greater Fond du Lac has hired Anna Huck as the Events Specialist. “I am happy to be back in the Fond du Lac community working with this great group of people,” Huck said. “Some may remember my name as I worked at Envision Greater Fond du Lac in the past....
Kondex Corporation Awards 2022 Scholarships
Annually, Kondex proudly awards five $400 scholarships to graduating Seniors of Lomira High School. The recipients are chosen based on their academics, future field of study, career goals, as well as participation in extracurricular clubs such as 4-H, Future Farmers...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Announces Recognition of 2022 Economic Development Week
Envision Greater Fond du Lac marks the week of May 9 to May 13, 2022, as the next Economic Development Week. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more...
Tracy Qualmann Named 2022 Donald G. Jones
Leadership Alumni Award Recipient
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Leadership Alumni Committee named Tracy Qualmann (’03) as the 2022 recipient of the Donald G. Jones Leadership Alumni Award. Qualmann will be presented with the award during the Leadership Fond du Lac Completion Ceremony on Wednesday,...
Day on the Farm
The Agricultural Ambassador Program has been busy educating students about agriculture. We have already visited over 6500 students during the 2021-2022 school year and will continue to schedule presentations through the end of May. We co-hosted the annual Day on the...
Registration open for 2022 Women of Influence in the New North Region Luncheon
Registration is now open for Insight Publications’ third-annual Women of Influence in the New North Region Awards on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay. Registration is available online at...
Ribbon Cutting with Remedy Plumbing & Heating
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at Remedy Plumbing & Heating to commemorate their opening. Serving all of Southeast and Central Wisconsin, Remedy Plumbing & Heating, owned by Ian Smith, offers residential, commercial, remodel, and 24-hour...
YP of the Month – Chris Vitton (May 2022)
First and Last Name: Chris Vitton Hometown: Ironwood, MI Educational Background: Bachelor's in Business Administration from Michigan Tech University Describe Yourself in Three Words: Confident, knowledgeable, semi-funny (per my wife) Place of Employment and...