Month: July 2024

The American Pickers are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in September 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History  Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.   They are always excited to find historically significant […]

A third person has died from injuries following a four vehicle crash last month in Dodge County.   The crash happened June 19  on State Highway 33 between Pierce Road and Town Hall Road.   According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office 71 year old David Fox of Shorewood died this week from injuries he received in the crash.  A preliminary investigation shows a car driven by a 17 year old Mayville boy crossed over the […]

The president of Envision Greater Fond du Lac says the announcement that Wisconsin has officially been selected as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub is great news.  Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced last week the selection unlocks $49 million to grow the state's personalized medicine and biolhealth sector.  Envision Greater Fond du Lac president Sadie Howell says  the Tech Hub designation is projected to create thousands of jobs with a […]

[WEST ALLIS, Wis.] – The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is pleased to announce that three Blue-Ribbon Cheese Special of the Day Sandwiches will be featured at the Real Wisconsin Cheese Grill during the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair. This is the second year that blue-ribbon winning cheese from the Dairy Products Contest will be sold as grilled cheese sandwiches during the Wisconsin State Fair, August 1 through 11.   Lake […]

TAYCHEEDAH, WI – Local leader Kay Ladson announces her run as the Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin Assembly’s new 27th district. Ladson is running against two Republicans who will face a primary on the August ballot. The incumbent Terry Katsma, R-Oostburg, announced in April that he will not seek re-election after a decade in the Assembly, creating an open seat.  Ladson grew up in rural Wisconsin on a small dairy farm, which […]

Fond du Lac, WI, 07/16/2024 Guaranty Closing and Title Services proudly announces its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of exceptional service, dedication to clients, and contributions to the community. Since 1984, Guaranty has been a cornerstone in Central Wisconsin for providing title and closing services with personal customer service and a commitment to quality excellence, underscored by a family friendly culture and a passion for giving back.  Louis Andrew Jr., […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – Five Fond du Lac Dock Spiders players were selected in the recent 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The first Dock Spider selected this year was Cole Messina (South Carolina). Messina, a catcher on the 2022 Dock Spiders team, was selected in the third round with the 77th pick by the Colorado Rockies.   In addition to Messina, RHP David Hagaman (2022), OF Nick Mitchell […]

The Fond du Lac County Fair is underway.   Vanilla Ice with special guest Rob Base and Tone Loc will perform on Thursday July 18.   Scotty McCreery on Friday and Pop Evil and Fuel Saturday.   New this year is a sensory room in the Expo Building.  SSM Health Treffert Studios supervisor Sara Kaiser says the sensory room is available for individuals with ASD and related disabilities including learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, or sensory […]

The Fond du Lac County Board has voted in favor of a plan to restructure the UWO-Fond du Lac campus to the Fond du Lac County campus effective July 19th.  The board has also voted in favor of a plan to spend federal ARPA funds for building improvements at the campus.  County executive Sam Kaufman says $1 million will be used to pay for start up costs for the  projects.   Kaufman says one of […]