The Fond du Lac School Board has approved a summer school program that includes a couple of new offerings and a new brand. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Fleig says the K-5 Summer School is now the "Summer Adventure Academy," and for the first time two sessions of swimming lessons will be offered at the Aquatic Center. "I think it's just something really important that we offer for our community. We have a pretty large […]
The Dodge County Sheriff says his office is changing it's policy to become more aggressive in cracking down on drivers without a valid driver's license. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says effective immediately the Sheriff's Office will no longer issue citations for Operating While Suspended, but will issue OWL citations and asking the District Attorney to prosecute in hopes of gaining compliance. Schmidt says the change follows two recent cases involving chronic offenders. A 21 […]
Green Lake, Wis. (March 18, 2024) – Eats for the Arts Restaurant Days, an initiative from the Thrasher Opera House, will kick off on Sunday, April 07, and continue through Saturday, April 13. The event will feature participating restaurants around the Green Lake area, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Thrasher Opera House, so every bite you take helps to enrich our local arts scene! Eats for the Arts: Restaurant Days […]
MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of National Ag Day on March 19, I have had the opportunity to share the story of Wisconsin agriculture with industry groups, legislators, and consumers. Telling the story of Wisconsin agriculture is important for each of us as the impacts of this industry are far-reaching. Even those who are unfamiliar with how a cheese curd is made or how cranberries are grown are impacted by the […]
Green Lake, WI – While speaking at the annual Green Lake County Republican Party Lincoln Day Luncheon, State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) announced that he will seek a third term to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Dallman currently represents the 41st Assembly District, but explained that with the new district lines, the district number will change from the 41st to the 39th Assembly District. “I’m incredibly grateful for all of […]
SSM Health Treffert Studios is collaborating with the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts to offer sensory-friendly art classes designed to provide a fun and engaging environment for all children. With a focus on creativity and self-expression, classes are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. A variety of sensory materials and activities help children explore their artistic talents while developing their social and motor skills. Join Treffert Studios […]
Hello Waupun and happy birthday! March 20th will be Waupun's 185th birthday! On March 20, 1839 Seymour Wilcox and his wife Lucy settled along the banks of the Rock River, by where Shaler Park is today, to build the first homestead and created a new community that was supposed to be named Waubun. Waupun comes from the Ojibwe word "Waubun" which means "the east," "the morning," "the twilight of dawn" and […]
Republican state senator Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac says he voted to fire two Universities of Wisconsin regents because he felt they weren't up to the job. The senate voted this week to reject confirming regents Dana Wachs and John Miller. Both voted against a deal that limited campus diversity efforts. "There was a compromise with the (UW) system and the legislature that put a lot of money into the […]
Voters will decide two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled legislature regarding elections when they go to the polls in April. One of those amendments includes a ban on election officials accepting private grant money. The amendment was sparked by the grants a group largely funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg gave to state communities ahead of the 2020 election. Fond du Lac Republican state representative Jerry O'Connor says private […]