Fond du Lac residents come together this weekend, to host what has quickly become a region-wide midwinter classic. The third annual Sturgeon Spectacular is underway. Craig Molitor with the Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says this winter celebration features events inside, outside, on and off the ice and is rooted in the often quirky traditions of Sturgeon Spearing, unique to this region. Crowds will enjoy Ice Kiting events […]
A North Fond du Lac man charged in connection with a fatal crash has pleaded not guilty. At an arraignment hearing this week Travis Wollersheim entered the pleas to two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle. He is accused of rear-ending a car that had slowed on Interstate 41 in a construction zone in Fond du lac in June of last year, killing two passengers in the […]
A West Bend man convicted of the theft of items from storage units in Washington, Dodge and Fond du lac counties is going to prison. Arnold Carlson was sentenced in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court to three years in prison followed by a year and a half of extended supervision. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Cameron McGee says the break-ins were discovered when a sheriff’s deputy noticed locks missing on three storage […]
Wisconsin hospitals and health systems are taking steps to conserve their IV solution supplies as they cope with unprecedented shortages. Wisconsin Hospital Association vice president of workforce and clinical practice, Ann Zenk says the problem started following the hurricane that devastated Puerto Rico where much of the IV solution used by hospitals is manufactured. Zenk says in Wisconsin the shortage has not delayed or hindered care. But she says hospitals […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Justice's efforts to analyze thousands of untested sexual assault kits generated 20 DNA hits during the last half of 2017. A DOJ report to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance indicates testing yielded DNA profiles that match 20 known offenders in the FBI's CODIS database, including 11 who weren't listed as a suspect in the case. The report didn't name the offenders. […]
For those who would like to become involved in community work from the comfort of your own home, ASTOP Sexual Abuse Center may have an opportunity available for you. Become trained in crisis intervention skills that will allow you to take calls and help people utilize ASTOP’s 24-hour crisis line. In addition to ASTOP crisis line volunteers, ASTOP is seeking volunteer advocates to respond and provide support to individuals in […]
St. Agnes Hospital has been named by Healthgrades as one of the 250 recipients of its 2018 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence. Hospitals recognized with this award performed among the top five percent in the nation for at least 21 of 32 inpatient conditions and procedures analyzed by Healthgrades. “Consumers should prioritize hospitals and health systems that achieve high marks in clinical quality,” says Brad Bowman, MD, Healthgrades chief […]
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, Inc. (DFP) has announced its newest Board of Directors members: Kirsten Quam and Dr. Russell Mayer. Kirsten Quam, Chief Marketing Officer for Fox Valley Savings Bank, has volunteered with the DFP Marketing Committee for ten years and brings extensive knowledge of community outreach to the Board. Dr. Russ Mayer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Marian University, brings his experience working with […]
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. [qtgallery id="458"] What is that secret age-old productivity tool? Music. Yep. The right music can help you stay focused and more productive. Here’s how: Music Helps Boost Productivity on Repetitive Tasks Research has shown that when presented with repetitive tasks, music can help make those tasks more enjoyable and boost productivity. In this study, for instance, assembly line […]
