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Fond du Lac Defeats Eau Claire, 7-3  The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders start the season 2-0 after sweeping the Eau Claire Express on the road to begin the 2026 campaign.  This is the best start to a season since the summer of 2022 where the Dock Spiders went on to have a...

Program Will Welcome First Cohort of Residents to Train in Enhanced Facility To help prepare and train future physicians, ThedaCare is announcing the completion of its new Simulation Lab, a cutting-edge training environment designed to support its Graduate Medical...

Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center, An Ascend Collection Hotel is proud to announce its recognition as a winner in Wisconsin Bride’s 2026 Best of Awards under the category of Best North Central Venue. This honor  highlights not only the beauty and charm of the...

State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement upon the release of a new poll conducted by the Marquette Law School, showing vast public support for the property and income tax relief bill that was blocked by Senate Democrats: “The Marquette...

Three student-athletes from the Marian University softball program have been named Academic All-District by the organization College Sports Communicators (CSC). The CSC Academic All-American program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their efforts both...

Prospective undergraduate, graduate, online, and transfer students still have time to begin theirMarian University journey this fall. Prospective students considering their college plans for Fall 2026 still have time to apply to Marian University (Wisconsin). Marian...

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...