The Ripon Chamber of Commerce director says he hopes workers who lose their jobs when Spartech closes will be able to still find work in the Ripon area. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced last Friday that Spartech will be closing permanently. A total of 70 employees will be laid off in phases beginning in December though next March. Ripon chamber director Jason Mansmith says he was surprised by […]
The City of Fond du Lac Water Utility has scheduled bi-annual citywide unidirectional water main flushing to begin on Monday, October 16th, 2017. The schedule for the flushing is as follows: Monday – Northeast Section, Tuesday – Southeast, Wednesday – Southwest and Northwest. Flushing operations will take place each day between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. If unexpected problems occur, the schedule could extend into Thursday, October […]
With the flu season now upon us in Wisconsin, the Agnesian Pharmacy, 904 W. Main Street, Waupun is offering a seasonal flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, October 20. No appointments are necessary. Most insurance plans provide some coverage for the flu vaccine. The Agnesian Pharmacy in Waupun offers flu vaccinations during their regular business hours, including weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays […]
It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 8-14 Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote the theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” This message effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of developing a home fire escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it twice a year. According to an […]
A Fond du Lac County man escaped injury after falling into a corn silo. Rescue personnel were called to S & S Dairy on Shoenborn Road shortly after 6pm Monday for a man who had fallen approximately 24 feet into a 74 foot high silo containing corn silage. Town of Calumet Fire Department requested assistance from the City of Fond du Lac Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team. Firefighters were […]
A 31 year old Fond du lac man was seriously injured when his bicycle was struck by a car in Fond du Lac. Police Lieutenant Ed Wenzel told WFDL news on the scene that the crash happened shortly after 7pm Monday in the intersection of 4th Street and National Avenue. The bicyclist suffered head injuries in the crash. Wenzel says the man was not wearing a helmet and did not […]
Fond du lac police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found at Lakeside Park. Police were called Monday to a report of a 78 year old man reported missing. The man’s daughter told police he was going for a bike ride in the park and didn’t return. Police found the man unresponsive on the ground in the park. Police say it appears the man […]
A spokesman for Roundy’s supermarket says he doesn’t foresee any problems with alcohol sales through an online shopping service. Fond du Lac police are opposed to allowing residents to purchase alcohol online for pick-up at Pick n Save outside citing public safety concerns. But Roundy’s spokesman Jim Hyland says there haven’t been any problems with sales to underage people in other Wisconsin communities where the service is in place. Hyland […]
The Fond du Lac school superintendent says there is good news for taxpayers regarding the proposed budget. Superintendent Dr. Jim Sebert says the latest data shows that increased property values will result in a decrease in the projected mill rate for district taxpayers. Sebert says a nearly three percent increase in property values will result in a nearly two dollar drop in the mill rate translating into a 57 dollar […]