Member News
Milwaukee VA Mental Health Summit aims to reach rural Veterans
An event designed to connect rural Wisconsin Veterans to services available to them is set for Sept. 20. The 2022 Milwaukee VA Mental Health Summit will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 530 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, Wis. It...
YP of the Month – Bernadette Ericksen (September 2022)
First and Last Name: Bernadette Ericksen Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of St. Thomas Describe Yourself in Three Words: Driven, Optimistic, FUN 😊 Place of Employment and...
Supercharge your child’s mind with September youth events
Put your child on the right track as the new school year gets underway with great events at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Exciting art, STEAM and other activities are scheduled throughout the month. During Crafty Kids on Tuesday, Sept. 13, youth ages 4+ can join the...
Delve into the history of Latinos in the Midwest during FDLPL’s History at Home
Sergio M. González, assistant professor of Latinx Studies at Marquette University, will discuss Latinos in the Midwest during the Fond du Lac Public Library’s History at Home program in September. On Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., González will talk about his more...
Fred C. Schwertfeger Named Horicon Bank President
Frederick C. Schwertfeger has been named President of Horicon Bank, as announced by their Board of Directors. Schwertfeger is a third-generation family member working at Horicon Bank. His grandfather, attorney Frederick R. Schwertfeger, became a shareholder and...
Karen Henning Celebrated 35 Years at National Exchange Bank & Trust
Karen Henning celebrated 35 years of service at National Exchange Bank & Trust on August 31, 2022. Henning joined the bank in 1987 as an administrative assistant and brought more than 15 years of secretarial experience with her. In her role, Henning works with...
Learn about the history of ice cream with author Suzanne Woods Fisher
Love ice cream? Love books? Join the Fond du Lac Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. for an Ice Cream Social with author Suzanne Woods Fisher. The library will bring the ice cream to the Mid-States Room and enjoy it as the author joins the library via Zoom...
Adult art & craft programs return to FDLPL in September
Love arts and crafts? Several popular programs at the Fond du Lac Public Library return in September to scratch the crafting itch. First, on Monday, Sept. 12, the Evening Craft Class returns at 6 p.m. in the McLane Room. Participants will be invited to create their...
What’s the Webb Space Telescope? Learn more at September event
Have you heard about the new James Webb Space Telescope, but don’t know what it is or why it’s important? Discover why NASA is so excited about the new space telescope on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in the McLane Room. NASA Solar System Ambassador Joseph Slezak will...
Instructional Technology and Design
Marian University is proud to announce a new and exciting program rolling out this fall 2022 semester! In conjunction with our Marian partners, our faculty has developed a Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Design degree program! Experiencing the...
Mahala’s Hope Annual Fundraiser
The stage is being set for the upcoming Mahala’s Hope fundraiser, scheduled on Friday, September 23 at Springbrook Estates in Burnett with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this annual event are available through howmetowntickets.com through September 1. All...
50 Wisconsin companies make 2022 Inc. 5000 list
A total of 50 Wisconsin companies made the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America. Inc. magazine unveiled the list today. The top Wisconsin company on the list is Verona-based Chi-Matic, a provider of revenue cycle technology consulting...
Ribbon Cutting at Essential Nail Garden & Lash Lounge
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Essential Nail Garden & Lash Lounge, to commemorate their grand opening. Essential Nail Garden & Lash Lounge offers a number of services including manicures, pedicures, lash...
5G Booster Improves Cellular Service Inside Buildings
Shea Electric & Communications partners with Wilson Electronics on solution for dropped calls, poor data coverage Imagine sitting in a hospital at the side of a loved one and not being able to call or text anyone or working in a metal or brick building and your...
Labor Day Holiday
City offices in the City/County Government Center will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Municipal Service Center will also be closed on Monday, September 5th for all services, including refuse and recycling collection...
Vetrepreneur Project
A collaboration between Salute the Troops of Fond du lac and Venture Project of Oshkosh Salute the Troops, in collaboration with Venture Project, will host Vetrepreneur Project, a project aimed to help support local veterans with an entrepreneurial spirit and achieve...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary to host fall mum sale on September 12, 13
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary has scheduled its fifth annual fall mum sale from 9 am - 5 pm on Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 at the hospital’s main entrance, 845 Parkside Street. The sale will feature a choice of high quality,...
Waupun resident finds satisfaction with SSM Health at Home Hospice volunteering
There are many reasons that people give their time to help others. Finding personal fulfillment. Giving it back. Showing their gratitude for what they have. For Tim Teachout, a Waupun resident, serving hospice patients and families stems naturally following personal...
Dock Spiders Welcome Over 30,000 Fans For 4th Time in Franchise History
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders welcomed in 1,694 fans during their final home game on Saturday night to break the 30,000 mark for the fourth time in franchise history, and the first time since 2019, when they welcomed in 33,412 to Herr-Baker Field. The Dock Spiders saw...
Dock Spiders Win Season Finale, Finish Above .500 For 6th Straight Year
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders defeated the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, 10-4, in the season finale at Herr-Baker Field. The win ended the Dock Spiders season at 36-35 and continued their streak of finishing above .500 in every year of the franchise’s existence (since...