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Fondue Fest Returns September 6 with Cheese,Chocolate, Music, and Family Fun
The 18th annual Fondue Fest returns to downtown Fond du Lac on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Fox Valley Savings Bank, this community favorite features live music, local food, artisan vendors, and activities for all ages. Cheese and...
Thedacare Earns National Honors For Top-Quality Stroke Care
American Heart Association Awards Highlight Commitment to Stroke Treatment ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton recently earned gold and silver national quality achievement awards respectively for their stroke care....
Thelma Sadoff Center For The Arts Announces New Executive Director: Dr. Paul Krikau
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul Krikau, Ph.D., as its new Executive Director. Dr. Krikau brings over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, arts programming, and community engagement. He...
SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, Waupun Fire Department celebrate collaboration
The partnership between SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital and the Waupun Fire Department stands as a shining example of how public and private entities can work together to enhance community safety and well-being. “It has truly been, and continues to be, a great...
Community invited to thank outgoing library director during Aug. 22 celebration at Fond du Lac Public Library
Join the Fond du Lac Public Library on Friday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. as the community and library staff say goodbye to longtime Library Director Jon Mark Bolthouse. After 13 years leading the library, Bolthouse recently accepted a library director position at North...
Dock Spiders Fall in a Season Finale Thriller
Lakeshore defeats Fond du Lac, 3-1 The final game of the 2025 season for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders was a nail-bitter that ultimately saw Fond du Lac fall short 3-1 in extra innings. In the finale of the 2025 season the Dock Spiders and the Chinooks squared off in...
Dock Spiders Fall to the Chinooks
Lakeshore defeats Fond du Lac, 17-7 The Dock Spiders, in their final road game of the season, fell to the Lakeshore Chinooks after allowing 18 base hits and 17 runs. The Chinooks got off to a red hot start, scoring seven runs in the first two innings before the Dock...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital physical therapist receives BEE Award
Morgan Zink, PT, DPT, an SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital physical therapist, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award. Zink was recognized by a patient who wrote: “Morgan is an excellent therapist. She researches everything to...
SSM Health supporting Dodge County Public Health Family Fest resource fair
SSM Health is giving $5,000 to Dodge County Human Services and Health department to support its Family Fest, a resource fair designed to connect Dodge County residents with local services that improve health and well-being. More than 300 people participated in the...
Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Family Medicine LPN receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honor
Kay Heus, LPN, Family Medicine, has been named a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner at SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate...
Dock Spiders Outlasted by the Woodchucks
Wausau defeats Fond du Lac, 7-4 The Dock Spiders fell short in a tight contest against the Woodchucks at Athletic Park despite totalling nine hits and striking out Wausau 10 times at the plate. In the last trip to the Burrow in the 2025 season the Dock Spiders started...
Dock Spiders Knock-Off the Rafters
Fond du Lac defeats Wisconsin Rapids, 10-6 The Dock Spiders took down the Rafters in game one of a home and home set after totaling 10 runs and three extra-base hits. In the last game the Dock Spiders will play at Witter Field this season, Fond du Lac exploded to a...
SSM Health supporting The Arc Fond du Lac
SSM Health is giving $8,050 to The Arc Fond du Lac to support a three literacy workbook series designed to help participants learn to read or enhance their existing literacy skills. The gift will also help fund a three-year subscription to AccessiBe, an AI powered...
Fond du Lac S. Main Street Closure – Phase II Main Street Resurfacing Project
The Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of the closure of S. Main Street from the intersection of 1st Street to 6th Street. The closure will begin at 6:00 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 and remain closed until the project is complete....
Dock Spiders Down the Rafters
Fond du Lac defeats Wisconsin Rapids, 9-4 The Dock Spiders took down the Rafters in back-to-back games after a five run win at Herr-Baker Field which was sparked by a 15 hit and five extra-base hit game. After a win over the Rafters on the road yesterday, the Dock...
Weekly Construction Update
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...
Long-time library director will leave the Fond du Lac Public Library
Jon Mark Bolthouse, who has been the director of the Fond du Lac Public Library (FDLPL) for the past 13 years, will be leaving his position leading the community’s library. His last day will be Sunday, Aug. 24; a community celebration of his years of service is being...
Alliance Laundry acquires New York distributor
Alliance Laundry Systems, the global leader in commercial laundry equipment, acquired the distribution assets of Metropolitan Laundry Machinery Sales, South Richmond, New York. "As a family-owned business from its start in 1968, Metropolitan has not wavered in its...
Dock Spiders Comeback Falls Short Against the Woodchucks
Wausau defeats Fond du Lac, 13-8 The Dock Spiders scored seven runs combined in the final two innings but were unable to complete the come-from-behind win as the Woodchucks held firm to close out a 13-8 victory after totaling 15 hits. In the Monday night matchup, the...
Dock Spiders Outlast the Woodchucks
Fond du Lac defeats Wausau, 3-2 The Dock Spiders push past the Woodchucks at Herr-Baker Field after holding Wausau to only four hits and totaling scoreless innings. In the Sunday afternoon matchup, the Dock Spiders squared-off against the Woodchucks for the 10th time...



















