Over 170 employees of Holiday Automotive have collectively contributed $40,380 to help fund the 2020 Fond du Lac Area United Way Campaign. “We’re very proud of the final number and the generosity of those that helped us make it happen” said Holiday President, Thor Gilbertson. “One of our company’s core values is; we give where we live to support and serve our local communities. The fact that we were able […]
An Appleton man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Fond du Lac County. It happened shortly before 11:30pm Monday on Highway 26 near Rose-Eld Road. A preliminary investigation shows the motorcycle was northbound on 26 and struck a deer and the motorcycle was then struck by a southbound semi. The motorcycle operator, a 37 year old Appleton man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis is the unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams has won the NL honor. The 25-year-old Lewis was one of baseball’s breakout stars during the pandemic-shortened season, batting .262 with 11 homers and 28 RBIs in 58 games. He led big league rookies with 37 runs, 90 total bases and a .364 on-base percentage. Williams […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has not expanded the state’s popular SeniorCare program to include coverage for vaccines, despite a law change this spring and as the coronavirus continues to ravage the state. Republican lawmakers are demanding an explanation, calling the delay an “unnecessary roadblock for seniors looking to protect themselves from infectious diseases.” Co-chairs of the Legislature's budget committee on Friday wrote to Department […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials are reporting about 4,000 new COVID-19 infections in the state. The Department of Health Services reported 4,360 new confirmed infections on Monday. That's up from 4,280 on Sunday but still dramatically fewer than the record 7,065 on Saturday. The department reported the disease was a factor in 17 more deaths. The state has now seen 271,770 cases and 2,329 deaths since the pandemic […]
There was another COVID-19 death in Fond du Lac County over the weekend, bringing to 28 the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Fond du Lac County. Since Friday afternoon there have been 383 positive COVID cases in Fond du Lac County. There are now 6,371 positive cases in the county.
After the overwhelming success of the first round, Envision Greater Fond du Lac is launching round two of the Dine Local Golden Ticket giveaway. Envision Greater Fond du Lac president Sadie Parafiniuk says more than $24,000 in gift cards were purchased in round one with the money raised going directly to help member restaurants during the pandemic. In partnership with Society Insurance, Envision is hosting a second round where you can purchase restaurant […]
The interim Fond du Lac School district superintendent says she is hopeful the district will be able to return to a blended model after the Thanksgiving holiday. Interim superintendent Sharon Simon says starting last Friday the district went to all online instruction because of a shortage of staff and substitute teachers due to quarantines and positive COVID-19 cases. "As we go forward we're seeing more staff that are being islolated and quarantined," […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Five counties in Wisconsin have completed their canvassing of last week’s election results, but all 72 must be in before President Donald Trump could call for a recount. Counties have until Nov. 17 to finish their canvassing of the vote. Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney says it’s likely that the last ones will not be in until that day. Once the last county is in, […]