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The Fond du Lac Public Library is now plugged into the sun.  Following more than a year of permitting, construction, and more, solar panels at the library are producing electricity and lowering the library’s ongoing energy costs.  The project was announced in March...

Andrea Langenfeld, a registered nurse in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room, has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses following a heartfelt nomination from a grateful patient whose experience exemplified Langenfeld's...

‘Family Members Deserve Education and Support too’ Substance use disorder doesn’t typically happen in isolation. The affected person’s experience can also impact their loved ones. And for family or friends of someone with substance use disorder, it can feel difficult...

The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary has scheduled its ninth annual fall mum sale from 9 am - 5 pm on Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 at the hospital’s main entrance, 845 Parkside Street. The sale will feature a choice of high quality and...

Verve, a Credit Union, has named Barb Eastman Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations. In her new role, Eastman will oversee consumer, mortgage, and commercial loan processing and servicing. She will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the...

Dustin Zanin has been promoted to Retail Lending Supervisor at National Exchange Bank & Trust.  Zanin joined the bank as a retail lender in 2020 bringing with him experience as a banker/assistant manager. In 2025, he was promoted to mortgage loan officer,...

Marian University has officially opened registration for the Hall of Fame Induction and Alumni Awards Ceremony Dinner. The Hall of Fame Induction and Alumni Awards Ceremony Dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 in the Sodexo Dining Room in the Stayer Center on the...

New Sabres bring fresh energy, diverse experiences, and a shared commitment to learning, service, and community to the student body Marian University is welcoming a new generation of Sabres to campus this fall as students from across Wisconsin and beyond begin their...

SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of the top-performing hospitals in the nation, earning a prestigious CMS 5-Star Patient Survey Rating.   In the CMS’ most recent release of patient...

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...

Nominations Now Open for Wisconsin Businesses, Organizations, and Leaders Making a Lasting Impact Marian University is proud to announce the 45th Annual Business & Industry Awards, which will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on the Marian University campus....

‘Begin This At An Early Age And Make It An Ongoing Priority’ An electronic device can be a lifesaver on a long car ride or during a restless wait at a restaurant. And for many families, that convenience can evolve into a familiar challenge: children wanting more...

Marian University Athletics has announced a partnership with BSN Sports and Under Armour, Inc. until 2031. "Marian University Athletics is excited and proud to announce our new agreement with BSN and Under Armour," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves.  "I would...

New alternate identity celebrates one of Wisconsin's favorite tavern traditions The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are adding another uniquely Wisconsin tradition to their promotional lineup with the debut of the Wisconsin Pull Tabs alternate identity. The new brand...

Josie Birschbach, a registered nurse/lactation consultant with SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Women’s Health, has been recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition program that honors nurses who provide exceptional...

National Exchange Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of two new eBankers, also known as Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), in Fond du Lac and Waupun, which are scheduled for installation in late August and early- to mid-September. These ITMs will...

SSM Health is investing $30,000 in the Fond du Lac Family YMCA to support evidence-informed wellness programs that help community members manage chronic conditions, recover from illness or injury, and build healthier lifestyles. The community health gift will help...

Marian University field hockey received 16 points to finish fourth in the CFHC preseason poll, as voted on by the head coaches of the league. Mary Washington was picked as the favorite to win the conference after receiving 29 total points and four of the first-place...