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USDA Seeks Partnerships to Help People in Rural America Build and Improve Water and Waste Systems in Their Homes
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today invited applications to partner with organizations to ensure people in rural areas have access to clean drinking water and modern wastewater systems. USDA is making the...
USDA Invests $4.5 Million in Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen Wisconsin Farms and Small Businesses
Over $2.8 Million in Rural Energy for America Program Grants Announced Across the State Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 19 clean energy...
Laconia High School Honored
Laconia High School was recently named in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools in the Nation report, finishing among the top 40% of schools in the Nation once again. Principal Diane Raue stated, “We continue to be thankful for the hard work and...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Celebrates 2024 Economic Development Week
Taking place from May 6 - 10, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. Envision Greater Fond du Lac is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Economic Development Week, a...
Sabre softball suffers set back against CUW
Marian University softball (14-14, 8-8 NACC) was defeated by Concordia Wisconsin 10-2 in five innings and 6-2 at home. GAME 1 Concordia Wisconsin jumped all over the Sabres scoring three runs in the opening inning and adding a run in the second to lead 4-0. Marian...
Walk-off win caps Marian baseball sweep of Rockford
Marian University baseball (18-13, 12-6 NACC) earned wins of 7-5 and 12-11 in 10 innings in a sweep of Rockford. GAME 1 Marian was able to get on the board quickly with a first-and-third double steal that plated a run in the first inning. The Sabres would tack on...
Marian Women’s lacrosse Earns Postseason Bid with Win at Edgewood
Marian University women's lacrosse (6-9, 3-2 NACC) earned a postseason bid for the second straight season with a 13-12 win over Edgewood. Edgewood jumped out to a quick lead scoring the first three goals of the game. Marian was able to finally find the back of the...
YP of the Month – Jacqueline Runge (May 2024)
First and Last Name: Jacqueline Runge Hometown: Lomira, WI What Brought you to Fond du Lac: Originally family, but I stayed for friends Place of Employment and Position: South Hills Golf & Country Club, Clubhouse Manager What do you enjoy the most about your...
Fond du Lac School District Board Approved Two Administrative Hires for the 2024-25 School Year
Cathy Prozanski will be the new principal of Roberts Elementary starting August 8, 2024. She comes to the Fond du Lac School District (FDL-SD) having most recently served in the Madison Metropolitan School District as an elementary principal at Gompers and Lapham...
Marian Men’s Golf Finishes Season Strong at NACC Championship
Marian University men's golf carded rounds of 346 and 329 to finish its season with a ninth-place finish at the NACC Championship. Marian opened the final rounds with a 346 that tied its best round of the championship to that point. Then in the fourth round, Marian...
Spanbauer crowned USBC ISC National Champion
Sophomore Jaysen Spanbauer of Marian University men's bowling earned a pair of victories Saturday morning to be crowned the United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Singles National Champion. "Jaysen is a great young man and I'm incredibly proud of him,"...
RCH Auxiliary to host ninth annual flower sale, May 6 and 7
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its ninth annual spring flower basket sale from 9 am - 5 pm on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 or until supplies run out. The sale will be outside near the hospital’s main entrance. The sale will feature a...
Frederickson steps away from Marian ACHA D2 Hockey program
Chris Frederickson has announced that he will be stepping down as the head coach of the Marian University ACHA D2 hockey program. Frederickson spent seven seasons at the helm of the Sabre ACHA D2 program leading Marian to the ACHA National Tournament twice, ACHA...
Valeen Pluim Celebrated 40 Years at National Exchange Bank & Trust
Valeen (Val) Pluim celebrated 40 years of service at National Exchange Bank & Trust on April 3, 2024. Pluim joined the bank in 1984, in the bookkeeping department. Throughout her tenure, she has held other roles including teller, loan support specialist, loan...
Marian women’s golf wins home spring invite
Marian University women's golf won its home spring invite finishing with a round of 357. Yinan Lu finished in second place after carding an 84 with Kayla Gray just one stroke off her pace to take third with an 85. Katelyn Bucciarelli and Olivia Schueller each scored...
Marian men’s lacrosse wins defensive battle at CUC
Marian University men's lacrosse (3-9, 2-5 NACC) earned its first road win of the season defeating Concordia Chicago 7-4. The Sabres were able to jump out quickly scoring four goals in the first quarter and holding Concordia Chicago scoreless. Graduate student Erik...
Sabre softball suffers sweep at Aurora
Marian University softball (13-11, 7-5 NACC) was defeated by Aurora 9-1 in five innings and 7-6 in NACC action. GAME 1 Marian was able to open the scoring for the day when junior Kendall Pliner drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. The Spartans responded with four...
Marian women’s lacrosse keeps postseason hopes alive with win at MSOE
Marian University women's lacrosse (5-9, 2-2 NACC) defeated MSOE 9-5 in the first meeting between the two programs. The Raiders were able to jump ahead quickly on the Sabres taking a 3-0 lead after the first quarter. Marian bounced back nicely in the second quarter...
Sabre baseball swept by No. 14 Benedictine
Marian University baseball (16-13, 10-6 NACC) was defeated by No. 14 Benedictine 8-0 and 7-5 on the road. GAME 1 The Sabre offense had a tough time in the opener of the doubleheader managing only three hits. Benedictine opened with five runs in the first and was...
Sabre women’s golf finishes ninth at UWW Spring Fling
Marian University women's golf had rounds of 370 and 347 to finish ninth at the UW-Whitewater Spring Fling. Yinan Lu led the way for Marian carding rounds of 88 and 83 to finish in a tie for 28th. Olivia Schueller opened with an 89 and 91 to tie for 48th. Katelyn...