Month: July 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic secretary of state settled an open records lawsuit brought by a conservative policy group on Wednesday, agreeing to respond to all future requests even when her office has no responsive records. The Institute for Reforming Government sought records in 2023 related to Democrat Sarah Godlewski’s appointment as secretary of state. The Wisconsin-based group filed its request the day Gov. Tony Evers appointed Godlewski in […]

RIPON, WISCONSIN — July 10th, 2024 — As Milwaukee, Wisconsin prepares to welcome guests attending the Republican National Convention (RNC), the historic Little White Schoolhouse stands ready to offer a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American political history. Located just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, the Schoolhouse is a testament to Ripon's role as the birthplace of the Republican Party, founded here 170 years ago.  For those unable to visit Ripon, […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) invites state residents to share information about family health in their communities to help influence the priorities and focus of maternal and child health programs in the state. The Maternal and Child Health, Title V Needs Assessment Survey is part of a comprehensive, statewide assessment the DHS Maternal and Child Health Program conducts every five years as part of federal Title V funding.  […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Florence County Office Hours Wednesday, July 10 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Florence Public Library 400 Olive Ave, Florence, WI 54121 Forest […]

Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College is celebrating the efforts of recent Kewaskum High School graduate Justin Toth for his extraordinary commitment to his educational and career goals. Toth took advantage of Moraine Park’s dual enrollment offerings and has a jumpstart on his career as an Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) professional, all before graduating high school.   Inspired by his brother Kyle, an EPD professional and MPTC alumni, Toth […]

Fond du Lac County – Fond du Lac County Health Department would like to make the public aware that there are currently 15 cases of pertussis circulating in our community. The Health Department is working with all of these cases and their providers to ensure they are treated with appropriate antibiotics and to minimize any exposure they have to others in the community until they are no longer contagious.  Pertussis, […]

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is warning residents not to fall for a sweepstakes scam impersonating Publishers Clearing House.  Wisconsin Better Business Bureau's Lisa Schiller says BBB has received several reports of phone calls that  impersonate Publishers Clearing House to BBB Scam Tracker.  Schiller says the caller says you've won millions of dollars but must first pay a fee for an "IRS requirement" or "brokers fee."  Schiller says if you […]

A new employee retention and exit data survey shows a growing number of staff leaving the Fond du Lac School District in the last few years.  Fond du Lac School District superintendent Dr. Jeff Fleig says he is concerned about the District's employee retention rate.  Dr. Fleig says the District retention rate is down two percent from a year ago.  Sixty nine teachers resigned this past year compared to 41 the year before.  […]

Photo caption: Tara Rhodes (left), SSM Health vice president of Operations for St. Agnes Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital, presents a $2,500 donation to Ron Riemersma, Badgerland Youth for Christ executive director. SSM Health is giving $2,500 to Badgerland Youth for Christ, a non-denominational, faith-based youth organization striving to help develop the lives of students in the Fond du Lac and surrounding areas, through mentoring, programming, and […]