Month: April 2024

Oshkosh, WI – Muza Sheet Metal Company proudly received the esteemed Grand Award from the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards in the Medium Category (100-249 employees). This year, 36 manufacturers in Wisconsin were recognized as finalists for their successes in innovation, philanthropy, technological advances, and quality products. Four manufacturers were awarded the Grand Award and Muza Sheet Metal Company was honored to be a recipient.  This award is a […]

More than 70 employers across various industries, including office, service, manufacturing, healthcare, and other professional positions, will be looking for their next new hires at the Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair.   Bobbi Miller with the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board says the Job Fair will be held from 1-4 pm Thursday at the Fond du Lac Expo Center on the County Fairgrounds.   Job seekers of all skill levels can connect directly with […]

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 16, 2024) — EAA is looking for additional help this AirVenture as more than 750 temporary positions are available across multiple areas to be part of the World’s greatest aviation celebration.  EAA AirVenture will be held July 22-28, and is the world’s largest annual gathering of aviation fans, with people visiting from more than 90 countries. These temporary positions are excellent opportunities for many […]

The Fond du Lac County Parks Department is starting a hands-on program in the county parks for children. This program will be our “Junior Park Ranger” program. It does not required children to do any “work”, but it is intended to get kids visiting and enjoying our county parks system.  This program is beginning now and will continue on through the end of summer. The program will wrap up on September 8, […]

Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College and Ripon College signed an articulation agreement allowing students pursuing Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) liberal arts degrees to seamlessly transfer from Moraine Park and continue their education at Ripon College with confirmed junior status.   The agreement was signed by Ripon College President Victoria N. Folse and Moraine Park President Bonnie Baerwald on April 8.   “Our goal is […]

A preliminary investigation indicates the death of a Fond du Lac man at Lakeside Park West is a suicide.   Sources tell WFDL news the body of the 31 year old man was found Wednesday morning at the dog park at Lakeside Park West under a blanket with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.  Fond du Lac police are continuing their investigation.

The Fond du Lac County Board and city council held their organizational meetings Tuesday night with swearing in ceremonies.  Newly elected Fond du Lac city councilmembers Angela Luehring and Antonio Godrey and incumbents Brett Zimmerman and Tom Schuessler  were sworn into office.  Zimmerman was the top vote-getter in the spring election and Godfrey was elected to the fourth open seat by a slim four vote margin.   Councilmember Tiffany Brault was elected council […]

MADISON, Wis . (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday ignored the latest call from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $125 million to combat so-called forever chemicals, leading Evers to say he might sue over the issue.  The moves are the latest twist in the ongoing stalemate between Evers and the Legislature over the best way to combat PFAS chemicals that have polluted groundwater in communities across the state. Evers and Republicans […]

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers,  babies and young kids will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.  New rules to the WIC program were announced last week.  Fond du Lac County Public Health Services supervisor, Michelle Robbins, says she is really excited about the new rules.  "I think it offers a lot of opportunities for local families to have better access to more nutritional […]