Month: September 2021

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9-2-21 family of inmate killed in jail seek answers, accountability

WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — Family members have identified the inmate killed in the Washington County Jail last month. Relatives of 23-year-old Jalen Proft, of Germantown, say they are looking for answers and accountability from law enforcement. Sheriff’s officials say the inmate was in jail on a probation hold from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for two days when he was brutally attacked in his cell by another inmate on […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021

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9-2-21 garage fire-fdl

Nobody was injured in a fire that destroyed a garage, two vehicles and damaged the neighbor’s garage at a Fond du Lac residence.   Firefighters were called to 178 Everett Street shortly before noon Wednesday to find the garage engulfed in flames.  Assistant Fire Chief Erick Gerritsen says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

todaySeptember 1, 2021

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9-1-21 nfdl schools to continue with mask optional policy

Even with a recent surge in COVID-19 cases the North Fond du Lac School Board has decided to start the school year with a mask optional policy.   Dozens of parents spoke in opposition to a mandatory mask policy at a special meeting Tuesday night saying it would infringe on their freedom.    The board decided to continue to make masks optional, but strongly recommend that students and staff wear masks.  Superintendent Aaron Sadoff  said […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021

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9-1-21 train vs pedestrian fatal

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office says a train versus pedestrian crash appears to be a suicide.  The Sheriff’s Office says a man was struck by a Canadian National train on the tracks near County Highways B and 175 Tuesday afternoon.

todaySeptember 1, 2021