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Marian men’s soccer tabbed ninth in NACC preseason poll
Marian University men's soccer received 118 points to finish ninth in the NACC preseason poll. Edgewood was once again picked to finish atop the league with 329 points and 19 of the first-place tallies. MSOE also finished above 300 points at 302 and had four...
Marian women’s volleyball picked 10th in preseason poll
Marian University women's volleyball received 89 points to finish 10th in the NACC preseason poll. Edgewood was once again picked as the favorite to win the league receiving 329 points and 21 first-place tallies. Aurora grabbed four first-place votes and finished...
City of Fond du Lac Labor Day Holiday Hours
City offices in the City/County Government Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Municipal Service Center will also be closed on Monday, September 7th for all services, including refuse and recycling collection...
Bank First Announces Officer Promotions
Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to announce the promotions of Steve Diehl, Denise Goebel, Gwen Musche, and Vinny Stoll. Steve Diehl has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Business Banking. He joined Bank First in 2019 and has built a well-rounded...
USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grants Program Open for Applications
Non-profit Organizations, Tribal Governments and Public Agencies can Apply Through September 8, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through September 8, 2026, for the Housing Preservation Grants Program. The Housing...
Live at the library: Solar panels are now generating power at Fond du Lac Public Library
The Fond du Lac Public Library is now plugged into the sun. Following more than a year of permitting, construction, and more, solar panels at the library are producing electricity and lowering the library’s ongoing energy costs. The project was announced in March...
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room RN receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Compassion
Andrea Langenfeld, a registered nurse in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Emergency Room, has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses following a heartfelt nomination from a grateful patient whose experience exemplified Langenfeld's...
Substance Use Disorder Often Affects Entire Families, Thedacare Behavioral Health Expert Says
‘Family Members Deserve Education and Support too’ Substance use disorder doesn’t typically happen in isolation. The affected person’s experience can also impact their loved ones. And for family or friends of someone with substance use disorder, it can feel difficult...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary to host fall mum sale on September 8, 9
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Auxiliary has scheduled its ninth annual fall mum sale from 9 am - 5 pm on Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 at the hospital’s main entrance, 845 Parkside Street. The sale will feature a choice of high quality and...
Nominations Open for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
WMC Welcomes BMO as Presenting Partner for Competition's 11th Year Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – is again hosting a statewide competition to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.” The...
Verve Names Barb Eastman Avp Of Loan Operations
Verve, a Credit Union, has named Barb Eastman Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations. In her new role, Eastman will oversee consumer, mortgage, and commercial loan processing and servicing. She will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the...
Dustin Zanin Promoted to Retail Lending Supervisor at National Exchange Bank & Trust
Dustin Zanin has been promoted to Retail Lending Supervisor at National Exchange Bank & Trust. Zanin joined the bank as a retail lender in 2020 bringing with him experience as a banker/assistant manager. In 2025, he was promoted to mortgage loan officer,...
Registration open for Marian Athletics Hall of Fame and Alumni Awards Ceremony
Marian University has officially opened registration for the Hall of Fame Induction and Alumni Awards Ceremony Dinner. The Hall of Fame Induction and Alumni Awards Ceremony Dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 in the Sodexo Dining Room in the Stayer Center on the...
Marian University Welcomes Incoming, Returning Class for Fall 2026
New Sabres bring fresh energy, diverse experiences, and a shared commitment to learning, service, and community to the student body Marian University is welcoming a new generation of Sabres to campus this fall as students from across Wisconsin and beyond begin their...
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital earns CMS 5-star rating
SSM Health Ripon Community 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 Patient Survey Rating. In the CMS’ most recent release of patient...
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...
Marian University Announces 45th Annual Business & Industry Awards
Nominations Now Open for Wisconsin Businesses, Organizations, and Leaders Making a Lasting Impact Marian University is proud to announce the 45th Annual Business & Industry Awards, which will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on the Marian University campus....
Envision Greater Fond du Lac Welcomes First Three MakeMyMove Households to Fond du Lac County
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is celebrating an exciting milestone this week as the organization welcomes its first three households to Fond du Lac County through its MakeMyMove Talent Attraction Program. Envision launched the MakeMyMove initiative in May 2026 as part...
Thedacare Explains Framework for Helping Kids Build Healthy Screentime Habits
‘Begin This At An Early Age And Make It An Ongoing Priority’ An electronic device can be a lifesaver on a long car ride or during a restless wait at a restaurant. And for many families, that convenience can evolve into a familiar challenge: children wanting more...
Marian Athletics inks deal with BSN, Under Armour
Marian University Athletics has announced a partnership with BSN Sports and Under Armour, Inc. until 2031. "Marian University Athletics is excited and proud to announce our new agreement with BSN and Under Armour," said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. "I would...



















