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Dock Spiders Win Seventh Straight, Defeat Chinooks 5-2
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders pitching staff did not allow an earned run as the Dock Spiders defeated the Lakeshore Chinooks, 5-2, at Kapco Park on Friday night. The win was the seventh straight for the Dock Spiders, the longest winning streak in franchise history...
Nick Mitchell, Grant Hussey Named Northwoods League All-Stars
Nick Mitchell (Western Illinois) and Grant Hussey (West Virginia) were both selected to the 2022 Northwoods League All-Star Game held at Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Mitchell and Hussey become the 10th and 11th Dock Spiders in franchise...
Horicon Bank Announces Merger with Cornerstone Community Bank
Horicon Bank and Cornerstone Community Bank, based in Grafton, Wisconsin announce plans to merge, pending customary regulatory and shareholder approvals. Frederick F. Schwertfeger, Horicon Bank Chief Executive Officer says the merger offers a strong partnership for...
WIS 23 and Pioneer Road intersection to close for 5-days in Fond du Lac County
Eastbound and westbound WIS 23 closure starting on Thursday, July 21 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announces upcoming traffic impacts associated with the WIS 23/Pioneer Road intersection Project in Fond du Lac County. Crews will...
Dock Spiders Sweep the Jackrabbits, Win Series Finale 13-6
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders swept the season series against the Kokomo Jackrabbits, as they won the series finale 13-6 at Kokomo Municipal Stadium on Thursday night. The win was the sixth in a row for the Dock Spiders, their longest winning streak of the year. The...
Van Horn “Stuff the Trunk” School Supply Drive
From July 20 to August 6, 2022, ALL Van Horn dealerships will collect school supplies for donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Van Horn employees and customers will be invited to buy NEW supplies and drop them off at their nearest location. Each showroom will have...
Dock Spiders Start Second Half with a Win, Defeat Kokomo 10-6
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders started their second half with a 10-6 road win against the Kokomo Jackrabbits on Wednesday night. The win was the fifth in a row for the Dock Spiders, and was their 20th win of the season. The loss dropped the Jackrabbits to 0-1 in the...
Ben Wagner Promoted to IT Manager for National Exchange Bank & Trust
Ben Wagner has been promoted to IT manager for National Exchange Bank & Trust. Wagner joined the bank’s IT Department in 1998 as a Systems Administrator. In his new role, he will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the IT systems. Additionally, he...
COVID-19 Testing Moving Location During Fond du Lac County Fair
Beginning Monday, July 11, 2022, the Fond du Lac County COVID-19 testing will be moving to the Church of Peace UCC (158 S. Military Road Fond du Lac, WI 54935) during the Fond du Lac County Fair. Drive-thru testing will be held in the parking lot of the Church of...
Offense, Pitching Dominate, Dock Spiders Sweep Jackrabbits
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders swept the Kokomo Jackrabbits with an 11-1 win on Saturday night at Herr-Baker Field. The win clinched the first sweep of the year for the Dock Spiders, who improved to 17-15 with the win. The loss dropped the Jackrabbits to 9-24 on the...
Docks Spiders Score 12, Strike-Out 12, Defeat Mallards 12-2
For the second straight day, the Dock Spiders offense and pitching stayed dominant in a 12-2 win over the Madison Mallards at Warner Park in Madison on Sunday night. The win was the third straight for the Dock Spiders, who improved to 18-15 with the win. The Mallards...
Dock Spiders Celebrate July 4 with Fireworks, Defeat Madison 10-4
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders won their fourth straight game to end the first half, defeating the Madison Mallards 10-4 at Herr-Baker Field on Monday evening. The Dock Spiders finished the first half of the season with a 19-15 record, second in the Great Lakes West....
Dock Spiders Win Series Opener, Beat Kokomo 8-3
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders took the series opener with an 8-3 win over the Kokomo Jackrabbits to open their two-game series at Herr-Baker Field on Friday night. With the win, the Dock Spiders improved to 16-15 on the year, while the Jackrabbits fell to 9-23. The win...
Ribbon Cutting at Forum Health Fond du Lac
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Forum Health Fond du Lac, to officially recognize the name change and expansion of services. Forum Health Fond du Lac, formerly Fox Valley Wellness Center, is Wisconsin's leading integrative...
Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction Attains Green Professional Status
Family-owned company accomplishes sustainability achievement Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction earned Green Professional status from Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council's (WSBC) Green Masters Program that enables Wisconsin businesses to measure and improve...
Air Tech Of Fond du Lac Named Pinnacle Award Winner
Air Tech Heating of Fond du Lac, WI and Cosby Heating of Mt. Vernon, OH have been named Bryant’s 2022 Pinnacle Award recipients as a result of being Medal of Excellence winners for five years. To date, there are only 13 Pinnacle Award recipients, making this one of...
YP of the Month – Kyle Jefferson (July 2022)
First and Last Name: Kyle Jefferson Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Educational Background: Bachelor’s in business communication from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Describe Yourself in Three Words: Dad, Coach, Competitive Place of Employment and Position: Aurora...
Dock Spiders Fall to Growlers at Home
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders fell 24-7 against the Kalamazoo Growlers at Herr-Baker Field on Thursday night. With the win, the Growlers clinched the Great Lakes East Division First Half title. The Dock Spiders dropped to 15-15 on the season, while the Growlers won...
USDA Accepting Applications for Placemaking Cooperative Agreements to Spur Economic Growth
The Department Increases Total Funding to Up to $4 Million to Help More Rural and Tribal Communities Access Placemaking Assistance U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting...
Local Developer Named Ninth Largest Developer in the U.S.
Earlier this month, Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) released the list of the Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers in the United States. A local developer, Commonwealth Development Corporation, has been ranked ninth in the nation for 2021. Rankings are based on the...