Month: May 2024

Twenty-one hospitals were recognized by UW Organ and Tissue Donation this year for their ongoing commitment to saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation.  UW Organ and Tissue Donation is a federally-designated organ procurement organization serving more than 100 hospitals in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. Each year, the organization presents five different awards to hospitals and staff for excellence in maximizing the gift of life.  SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital […]

A Ripon woman was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened shortly after 9:30 pm Friday on Highway 23 and Rose Eld Road.  A preliminary investigation shows a van operated by a 45 year old Fond du Lac woman failed to yield the right of way while making a turn in the intersection and collided with the motorcycle.  A 50 year old Ripon woman was thrown from […]

MADISON - Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the WIAA’s decision to allow Campbellsport High School’s Josh Onwunili to compete in varsity track events: “Will WIAA let Josh Onwunilli Run in State track meets? Our office wants to provide a late Friday update. We have spent the last two days working with the State WIAA Executive Director, Stephanie Hauser, Congressman Glenn Grothman and his […]

Pioneer Road – Martin Avenue to CTH V Schedule: April 24 through September 28, 2024 Description: The WI Dept of Transportation, along with Fond du Lac County, and the City of Fond du Lac awarded this project to Vinton Construction. Construction includes common excavation, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter, an asphalt pedestrian path and roadway, traffic signals; roadway lighting, permanent signing, and other incidentals. […]

The Fond du Lac Area United Way is teaming up with the Fond du Lac Public Library to empower kids and encouraging families to get outdoors and visit parks.   Fond du Lac Area United Way executive director Amber Kilawee says locally families participated Saturday  in activities at Fond  du Lac's Lakeside Park,  Columbus Park in Campbellsport, Village Park in North Fond du Lac,  Ripon Public Library Park and Brandon Community […]

A major fundraiser over the weekend is helping the homeless in Fond du Lac.   Executive director of the Solutions Center and St. Katherine Drexel Homeless Shelter, Amy Loof, says the proceeds from the barbeque fundraiser Guys Who Grill go to the shelter.  Loof says the number of homeless people in Fond du Lac is on the rise.  The fundraiser  featured local grilling teams competing for bragging rights while supporting the […]

Hello Waupun, We're closing Main Street on short notice!  The City of Waupun will be completing road repairs (patching) on E. Main St. between S. Watertown St. and Pluim Dr. This work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 20, 2024 and will be completed on Friday, May 24, 2024.  (Weather permitting) I know it's short notice, but it just worked out with the contractor so we're doing it now.  You'll […]

No child should grow up without the benefit of good dental hygiene. Poor oral health among children has been related to poor performance in school, poor social relationships, and less success later in life.  SSM Health has given a $20,000 donation to the Fond du Lac County Health Department Save a Smile Dental Program to help area children and adults with limited finances to receive dental services.  Recent Wisconsin data shows that […]

The Downtown Fond du Lac Saturday Farmers Market season, sponsored by SSM Health will open on Saturday, May 18 and continue through October 26. The Market offers a wide variety of vendors selling the freshest Wisconsin-grown produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, meats, and cheese. Ready to eat foods, crafts, arts, pottery, and hand-made products are also available.   The Market will take place on Main Street from Forest Avenue to Western […]