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Dock Spiders Shutdown the Chinooks
Fond du Lac Defeats Lakeshore, 6-0 The Dock Spiders clinch a shutout win over the Chinooks led by right-handed pitcher Sebastian Khan’s having a seven strikeout, 109 pitch outing. After falling in back-to-back games in Mequon, Fond du Lac found the scoring column...
Nick Burger Promoted to WMC Senior Director of Membership
WMC's Nick Burger was officially promoted to Senior Director of Membership at WMC's Small Business Committee Meeting on Wednesday. Burger leads WMC’s overall efforts to recruit, retain, and engage businesses across the state. He oversees a highly skilled team that...
Dock Spiders Stumble Against the Chinooks
Lakeshore Defeats Fond du Lac, 5-1 Despite limiting the Lakeshore to three hits and striking out 11 Chinooks, the Dock Spiders fell at Kapco Park for the second time in two days. Lakeshore struck first with a pair of runs in the first inning off of an RBI double and...
Dock Spiders Suffer Walk-off Loss to Chinooks
Lakeshore Defeats Fond du Lac, 6-5 In the first meeting between the two Great Lakes West rivals this summer, a walk-off solo home run ended a Dock Spiders comeback bid. To start off the first game of four straight against each other, Lakeshore pulled ahead scoring...
Dock Spider Infestation at the Duck Pond
Fond du Lac Defeats Madison, 16-8 An explosive night at the Warner Park for Dock Spiders first baseman Luke Meyer and crew as his eight RBI fueled a dominant 16-8 road win. Fond du Lac maintains its perfect road record (3-0) and avenged its loss Wednesday night...
City of Fond du Lac – Weekly Construction Update
The City of Fond du Lac is providing a weekly update on construction projects located within the corporate boundary. The Weekly Construction Updates and Construction Map are posted on the City’s Website at www.fdl.wi.gov. All anticipated construction activities are...
WMC Foundation Launches New Video Series on its Wisconsin Competitiveness Report
WMC Foundation released the first episode of its new limited video series based on the foundation’s Wisconsin Competitiveness Report— highlighting the challenges facing Wisconsin’s economy and what it will take to move forward. In the debut episode, WMC President/CEO...
Marian volleyball announces summer camp offerings
The Marian University men's and women's volleyball programs will each be hosting a High School Elite Prospect Camp and a Middle School All-Skills Clinic. The Sabre women's volleyball program will host their camps first with the Girls High School Elite Prospect...
From Injury to Recovery: Water Skier Plans Her Return to The Lake After Recovering From Ankle Surgery
ThedaCare Ankle Surgeon Said Her Positive Attitude is ‘Half the Battle’ Kimberly Van Sistine’s birthday in 2025 was likely one of her most memorable. That’s because it was highlighted by a water skiing accident that shattered her ankle and sent her to the hospital....
Dock Spiders Drop Home Opener to the Mallards
Madison Defeats Fond du Lac, 7-2 In the debut of fresh turf at Herr-Baker Field the Dock Spiders came up short after an explosive start and fell to the Mallards 7-2. The Dock Spiders rallied in the first inning, knocking three straight singles to start before an RBI...
Stock up on summer supplies for free at the Fond du Lac Public Library
Pick up summer party supplies, hiking essentials, kid-friendly activities, and more for free through the Fond du Lac Public Library this summer. With warm weather now here, it’s the perfect time to peruse the library’s collection and make summer plans. Create the...
Dock Spiders Roll Past the Express
Fond du Lac Defeats Eau Claire, 7-3 The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders start the season 2-0 after sweeping the Eau Claire Express on the road to begin the 2026 campaign. This is the best start to a season since the summer of 2022 where the Dock Spiders went on to have a...
Thedacare Completes Graduate Medical Education Simulation Lab
Program Will Welcome First Cohort of Residents to Train in Enhanced Facility To help prepare and train future physicians, ThedaCare is announcing the completion of its new Simulation Lab, a cutting-edge training environment designed to support its Graduate Medical...
Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center Wins Best North Central Wedding Venue
Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center, An Ascend Collection Hotel is proud to announce its recognition as a winner in Wisconsin Bride’s 2026 Best of Awards under the category of Best North Central Venue. This honor highlights not only the beauty and charm of the...
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Relief Bill
State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement upon the release of a new poll conducted by the Marquette Law School, showing vast public support for the property and income tax relief bill that was blocked by Senate Democrats: “The Marquette...
Trio from Marian softball named CSC Academic All-District
Three student-athletes from the Marian University softball program have been named Academic All-District by the organization College Sports Communicators (CSC). The CSC Academic All-American program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their efforts both...
YP of the Month – Kyle Kahl (May 2026)
First and Last Name: Kyle Kahl Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI What Brought you to Fond du Lac: Family & Friends. I was born and raised in Fond du Lac. Place of Employment and Position: Empeople Credit Union – Financial Advisor apart of their Investment &...
Marian University Continues to Accept Applications for Fall 2026 Enrollment
Prospective undergraduate, graduate, online, and transfer students still have time to begin theirMarian University journey this fall. Prospective students considering their college plans for Fall 2026 still have time to apply to Marian University (Wisconsin). Marian...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff awards scholarships to area students
Three area students who intend to pursue careers in health care have been awarded scholarships from the SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff. Scholarship recipients were chosen from among area high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health...
Dock Spiders Roar Past the Express
Fond du Lac Downs Eau Claire , 10-8 Opening Day of the 2026 Northwoods League season saw anticipation meet reality as the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders notch its first win of the summer. Before first pitch at Carson Park, returning 2025 Dock Spiders shortstop Tommy...



















