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Slow start too much to overcome for Marian men’s basketball
Marian University men's basketball (0-9, 0-5 NACC) outscored Wisconsin Lutheran in the second half but fell by a 79-62 final. The Warriors jumped out quickly taking a 15-5 lead to force a Marian timeout. Wisconsin Lutheran then scored four unanswered points out of...
Holiday Automotive Breaks Ground on New Facility
Holiday Automotive is expanding their campus to include a dedicated vehicle reconditioning center on a 5-acre parcel across from Target in Fond du Lac. Baumhardt Sand and Gravel is using the mild December weather to begin excavation work in preparation for the 18,000...
Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. Hosts Holiday Light Show in Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. (WiLL), a company specializing in lighting and technology infrastructure based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is excited to share its holiday light show with the greater community. The light show features the Trans-Siberian Orchestra hit...
Fond du Lac County is Merging Two Departments
Fond du Lac County is merging two departments effective 1/1/24. Our Department of Social Services and Department of Community Programs will become Human Services. NOTICE:Effective January 1, 2024 Fond du Lac CountyDepartments of Community Programs and Social Services...
USDA Expands Eligibility for Tribes Under the Rural Business Development Grants Program
Changes Take Effect on Jan. 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA is expanding eligibility for Tribes under the Rural Business Development Grants program. This program creates jobs, spurs economic growth and...
Marian women’s basketball drops first half finale at Lawrence
The Marian University women's basketball (2-7, 0-2 NACC) team had a tough second half offensively falling at Lawrence 59-46. Marian jumped out quickly opening the game with an 11-4 lead. The Sabres built its lead out to as large 11 at 17-6 and took a 17-8 advantage...
Marian softball announces return of Winter Academy
Marian University softball has opened registration for its weekly winter camp for every Saturday from January 20 to February 10. There will be a hitting and defense session along with a pitching and catching session every week with each session broken up for grades...
Christmas and New Year Holiday Closures and Garbage/Recycling Schedule for City of Fond du Lac
City offices in the City/County Government Center will be closed all day on December 25th and January 1st in observance of the holidays. The Municipal Service Center will also be closed on December 25th and January 1st for all services, including refuse and recycling...
Kids invited to have Pancakes and Visit with Santa at CMFDL
The Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac (CMFDL) invites you to meet Santa, enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and participate in fun family activities all while supporting Fond du Lac County’s Foster Care Program. This event will take place on Saturday, December 16 from...
200 USDA-Funded Projects Create Economic Opportunity in Underserved Rural and Native American Communities
Four projects in Wisconsin benefit from investment U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native...
Local Chambers of Commerce and businesses applaud Wisconsin passenger rail expansion
Local Chambers of Commerce in cities around Wisconsin say that the recently-announced federal grants to study passenger rail expansion in the state are an important first step to determining the feasibility and potential economic benefits that trains could provide....
Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Ag Ambassador program receives state award
Ag in the Classroom recognized with Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership Award Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Ag Ambassador program, directed by the Agri-Business Council, received the 2023 Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership (ALL) Award on December 3,...
USDA and Department of Energy to Host Series of Listening Sessions on American Farms, Rural Benefits
Agencies Seek Input on How Clean Energy Siting Outcomes Can Benefit Farmers, Rural Americans The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the...
Merrill earns spot on CSC Academic All-District team
Senior Kaitlyn Merrill of Marian University women's volleyball has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. The CSC Academic All-American program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their efforts both in competition...
USDA and EPA Strengthen Partnership to Improve Access to Modern and Affordable Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad recently announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a network of 25 organizations to help people in rural and...
Cherkowski closes first half with NCHA Star of the Week nod
Junior Nicholas Cherkowski of Marian University NCAA men's hockey has been named an NCHA Star of the Week. Cherkowski (Vernon, B.C.) led the Marian offense recording five points in a sweep of Concordia College. Cherkowski had four of his points come in the opener of...
Society Insurance Promotes Ryan Haase and Dennis Saldana on Executive Team
Haase to lead change management, marketing teams; Saldana to lead sales, underwriting teams Society Insurance has promoted Ryan Haase to vice president – change management and marketing and Dennis Saldana to vice president – chief sales and underwriting officer on its...
Fond du Lac Area Transit Announces Fare Increase Beginning January 2024
Fond du Lac Area Transit announced that bus fares will increase beginning on January 2, 2024. The Fond du Lac City Council approved the new rates during recent 2024 budget discussions on November 8. Fixed route cash fares will now be $2.00 for adults, increased from...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac promotes McArthur to Vice President
Envision Greater Fond du Lac recently promoted Lisa McArthur to Vice President of Economic Development. McArthur has been with Envision Greater Fond du Lac since its inception in 2017. She was a member of the team at the Association of Commerce before the merger where...
SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers to host Collective Goods sale
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers have scheduled a Collective Goods sale on Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital lobby concourse, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. The sale is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm on December...