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No. 10 Marian ACHA D2 clinches top seed for NCHL Hap Cup Tournament
Marian University ACHA D2 (12-2-0, 9-0-0 NCHL) claimed an NCHL Black Division Championship behind an 8-0 win over UW-Oshkosh. Marian was able to get out to a good start with Devon Butler and Justin Doucette each lighting the lamp in the opening period. A four-goal...
Overtime thriller goes against Sabre women’s hockey
Marian University women's ice hockey (3-7 -0, 2-4-0-0 NCHA) began its final series of the first half falling to Lawrence 3-2 in overtime. Neither side was able to find the back of the net in the opening period. Lawrence was able to open the scoring with a goal 3:49...
Fond du Lac County Child Care Network Highlights Critical Need for Investment in Child Care
The Fond du Lac County Child Care Network hosted an impactful event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding child care in our community. Angela Schmitz, Owner/Director of Lily Pad Learning Center, delivered an engaging...
Kendra Ruenger Promoted to Operations Manager for National Exchange Bank & Trust
Kendra Ruenger was recently promoted to Operations Manager for two of the National Exchange Bank & Trust offices located in Fond du Lac – 346 North Main Street and the office inside Festival Foods. Ruenger joined the bank in May of 2022 as a Personal Banker....
Badtke selected as head coach for Marian men’s and women’s volleyball
Blake Badtke has been announced as the head coach for the Marian University men's and women's volleyball programs. "We're very excited to have Blake take on a new leadership role in Marian Athletics," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "We're confident that the...
Sabre women’s hockey suffers shutout against UWSP
Marian University women's ice hockey (3-6 -0, 2-4-0-0 NCHA) opened a stretch of non-conference games falling to UW-Stevens Point 3-0. Marian had the first power-play chance of the game but it was UWSP who lit the lamp six seconds after the penalty expired to lead...
YPF Announces 2024 Future 5 Award Recipients
Five individuals recognized for outstanding growth, service, and leadership Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF), a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, announced the Future 5 Award recipients. The 2024 recipients are: Amber Bodart, Branch Manager, Verve, A...
2024 KFIZ Christmas Parade Float Winners Announced
The annual KFIZ Christmas Parade in Downtown Fond du Lac, which was held Saturday, December 7, 2024, had nearly 60 entries making it tough to judge the best, but we did narrow it down to these winners. The best/brightest award goes to the FDL Freedom Jeepers. The Lil...
Governor’s Business Plan Contest seeks entries
The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2025 competition until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 31. The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based...
Justin Smith named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Welcome to Wisconsin 275, a special publication that highlights the 275 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in a personal,...
Tim Michels named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Welcome to Wisconsin 275, a special publication that highlights the 275 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in a personal,...
Barb LaMue named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Welcome to Wisconsin 275, a special publication that highlights the 275 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in a personal,...
Joel Quadracci named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Welcome to Wisconsin 275, a special publication that highlights the 275 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in a personal,...
Tripp Ahern named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Welcome to Wisconsin 275, a special publication that highlights the 275 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in a personal,...
John Buelow named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Welcome to Wisconsin 275, a special publication that highlights the 275 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of BizTimes Milwaukee has resulted in a personal,...
Sabre women’s bowling finishes first half at Warhawk Open
Marian University women's bowling finished ninth at the Warhawk Open to close out the opening half of the season. Marian opened the event with 4,420 pins in traditional play before recording 2,707 pins in Baker format. The 7,127 pins put Marian in ninth among the...
Work continues at Froedtert ThedaCare hospital in Fond du Lac
Froedtert ThedaCare reported the construction is progressing on its $35 million, 25,0000-square-foot hospital in Fond du Lac. Ground was broken at 755 W. Johnson St. in February and the hospital is expected to open in 2025. The hospital will have emergency care,...
Marian NCAA men’s hockey takes point from No. 6/8 Adrian
Marian University NCAA men's ice hockey (4-6-0, 1-2-1-2 NCHA) finished the first half of the season earning a point at No. 6/8 Adrian behond a 4-3 overtime loss. The opening period was a fairly even 20 minutes with nothing being decided. The Bulldogs then opened...
Marian men’s basketball defeats BenU to tie program record win streak
Marian University men's basketball (8-0, 2-0 NACC) tied a program record with its ninth straight win, extending back to last season, in a 76-67 win over Benedictine. Marian had a strong start scoring the first seven points, but most of the first half was a...
Defense falters late for Sabre women’s hoops at Aurora
Marian University women's basketball (3-4, 1-1 NACC) had a three-game win streak snapped by Aurora falling to the Spartans 98-71. Marian held the largest lead of the first quarter at 14-9 after a triple from senior Lexi Brakebush. Aurora had a strong finish over the...