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Three area students who intend to pursue careers in health care have been awarded scholarships from the SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff. Scholarship recipients were chosen from among area high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health...

Fond du Lac Downs Eau Claire , 10-8 Opening Day of the 2026 Northwoods League season saw anticipation meet reality as the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders notch its first win of the summer.  Before first pitch at Carson Park, returning 2025 Dock Spiders shortstop Tommy...

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...

Guidelines Promote Faster Diagnosis and Improved Imaging Recent changes in stroke care are helping to enhance the aid provided to patients during this medical emergency, an expert with ThedaCare said.  A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is stopped. In the...

Envision Greater Fond du Lac proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of The Creative Studio, a new creative branch of Quilting Legacies. Founded as a gathering place for makers, Quilting Legacies has become a destination for quilting supplies,...

The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) has named DeAnn Thurmer, president of SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, and SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, as a recipient of the 2026 Rural Health Ambassador Award. The...

SSM Health Waupun Memorial 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 Quality Rating.  “Earning a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating is a...

The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, in partnership with local corporate sponsors, have announced a series of six watch parties for select road games at bars and restaurants throughout the Fond du Lac area. These watch parties are designed to bring the energy and excitement...

Insight Publications won four national awards in the 2026 Alliance of Area Business Publishers Editorial Excellence Awards competition. Winners were announced Tuesday, May 19 at the alliance’s summer conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. The annual competition,...

Eating Real Foods, Limiting Added Sugars and Staying Active May Help How smoothly someone navigates their perimenopause experience may depend as much on what’s on their plate as what’s happening hormonally, according to a dietitian with ThedaCare. Perimenopause,...

Assistant NCAA men's ice hockey coach Alex Mandolidis recently served as an assistant coach for Team Greece during the opening leg of the Challenger Series. "It was a special experience to represent Team Greece and be part of a tournament that continues to grow the...

After an extraordinary 40-year career dedicated to health care and service to patients and communities, DeAnn Thurmer, president of SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital and SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, has announced her...

Six area students who intend to pursue careers in health care have been awarded scholarships from SSM Health. SSM Health volunteers have awarded three from the Fond du Lac area with SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital volunteers giving one. In addition, SSM Health...

Exciting activities, amazing prizes, and great books: It’s time to jump into Summer Reading at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Starting Monday, June 1, the Fond du Lac Public Library invites users of all ages to “Unearth a Story,” the theme of Summer Reading 2026. The...

The Fond du Lac School District (FDLSD) is one of just 16 school districts in the nation that are recognized and celebrated for being on the rise in both reading and math by the 2026 Education Scorecard, a comprehensive study released by researchers at Harvard and...

Annual ceremony celebrates excellence in teaching, service, leadership, and commitment to the Marian University community Marian University (Wisconsin) recently celebrated the dedication, service, and achievements of faculty and staff members during its annual Faculty...

‘It Was Her Mission in Life to Help Others’ Mary Strange had long been known at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton for her kindness, generosity and willingness to help positively impact the lives of others through volunteering. The ThedaCare Family of...

Experience the thrill of big machines at the Treffert Studios Touch a Truck event. Kids and families can explore a wide array of vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, airplanes, and much more! Join us for this sensory-friendly event that is sure to be packed...

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...

Five student-athletes from the Marian University women's bowling program have been named Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference honorees. The Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference award is named for the former Augustana and CCIW Sports Information Director, who helped...