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Dock Spiders Overcome Rafters on the Road
Fond du Lac defeats Rafters, 9-7 The Dock Spiders outlasted the Rafters in an offensive battle at Witter Field as Fond du Lac scored nine runs off of 12 hits. The offense for the Dock Spiders was spearheaded by right fielder Landon Mensik and shortstop Jalen Gellings....
Dock Spiders Push Past Rafters in Walk-Off Fashion
Fond du Lac defeats Rafters, 10-9 The Dock Spiders get its first walk-off win of the season off the bat of second baseman Matt Hansen with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. On a Father’s Day afternoon the Dock Spiders took down the Rafters off a double-digit team...
SSM Health supports Fond du Lac County Health Department Save a Smile Dental Program
No child should grow up without the benefit of good dental hygiene. Poor oral health among children has been related to poor performance in school, poor social relationships, and less success later in life. SSM Health has given a $20,000 donation to the Fond du Lac...
SSM Health supporting Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac
SSM Health is giving $15,000 to Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac, a collaboration coalition dedicated to fostering a safer and more supportive environment through focused initiatives and collaborative efforts to address the growing issue of substance use in our...
NCHA releases All-Academic Teams
A total of 41 student-athletes from the Marian University NCAA men's and women's ice hockey programs have been recognized as All-Academic by the NCHA. To qualify for the NCHA All-Academic Team, a student-athlete needs to have a 3.30 cumulative grade point average or...
Welding Boot Camp at MPTC
First call for Moraine Park Technical College's Boot Camp, running September 2 to December 11, 2025 Application period is open: June 17, 2025 to July 28, 2025Internship Interviews: August 12 & 13Boot camp classes are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30. Information...
Fond du Lac Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries announces 2025 Summer Event
Casting Without Limits: Supporting Anglers with Disabilities The Fond du Lac Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) is proud to announce the return of its annual summer event, set for August 23 and 24, 2025, on Oven Island, on the beautiful shores of Lakeside...
Dock Spiders Win Fourth Straight I-41 Showdown
Fond du Lac defeats Green Bay, 5-3 In one of the best traditions in the Northwoods League, the Dock Spiders and the Rockers squared-off against each other for the I-41 Showdown presented by Holiday Automotive at Neuroscience Group Field. At the home ballpark of the...
Fond du Lac Community Theatre to present Legally Blonde
A High-Energy Musical, Bringing Elle Woods' Iconic Journey from Sorority to Courtroom to Life on Stage Get ready to bend and snap your way to a fabulous experience of fun, fashion, and fierce determination as Fond du Lac Community Theatre proudly presents Legally...
Marian women’s soccer announces upcoming ID Camp information
Marian University women's soccer has announced information for its ID Camp to be held Saturday, August 9 from 10-3 p.m. Under the direction of the Sabre women's soccer coaching staff and several student-athletes, the Marian women's soccer program will welcome...
A heart for service: Norma Smit’s journey as a hospice volunteer
For the past seven years, Norma Smit has been a dedicated volunteer with SSM Health at Home Hospice in Green Lake. Her journey began as a companionship volunteer, offering comfort and connection to patients. However, like many, her role was paused during the COVID-19...
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 www.fdl.wi.gov. All anticipated construction activities are...
Aurora Health Care Adds Experienced Pain Management Physician in Fond du Lac
Colin Stair MD, received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency in anesthesiology and his fellowship in pain medicine there as well. Dr. Stair joins Lauren Littlefield, MD, Ruthann Bartmann, NP, Jeanne Roehr, NP and Greg...
Dock Spiders Comeback Falls Short Against the Woodchucks
Wausau defeats Fond du Lac, 7-5 The Dock Spiders attempted to comeback from a four run deficit early but were unable to complete the comeback bid as Wausau sneaked past Fond du Lac 7-5 to split the series at Herr-Baker Field. The Dock Spiders tied the game twice but...
Society Insurance Celebrates 110 Years of Protecting Policy Holders
Society Insurance, a mutual insurance company offering specialized business insurance coverage, celebrated its 110th anniversary on June 8, 2025. Founded in 1915 by threshermen in Madison, Wisconsin, who recognized the need for workers compensation coverage, the...
Economic Uncertainty Plagues Wisconsin Business Leaders
Survey shows employers having fewer problems finding workers National and global economic conditions top the list of concerns for state business leaders, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined...
Aspinall to take over Marian field hockey program
Derek Aspinall has been named the third head coach of the Marian University field hockey program. "We're excited to welcome Derek to Marian Athletics," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "Derek brings a vast amount of experience in field hockey and specifically...
Dock Spiders Cruise Past Woodchucks
Fond du Lac defeats Wausau, 14-4 Dock Spiders defended home turf against the Woodchucks, taking down Wausau by 10 runs off a season-high 13 hits. The Dock Spiders had a well balanced performance against the Woodchucks resulting in two players being honored with the...
Fond du Lac Playground Improvements
Buttermilk Park Playground: A Community Partnership! The new Buttermilk Park playground is a collaborative project between the City of Fond du Lac and Burke Playground Equipment, also of Fond du Lac. In spring 2024, the Park Department and Burke Playground Equipment...
WHEDA to award $2M in 40th year as grant applications open
The WHEDA Foundation, Inc., celebrating its 40th anniversary, will award $2 million for the 2025 cycle. The grants are for physical improvements such as rehabilitation, accessibility features, and new construction. There is no minimum grant size, but the maximum grant...