To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to inform you of the results from the recent nomination process for the contested races within Fond du Lac County. On July 25th, the members of the Fond du Lac County Republican Party convened to hear reports from the executive team, discuss the newly drawn legislative maps, and hear from candidates. During the meeting, we reviewed the by-laws concerning the endorsement process […]
The Fond du Lac County Jail Ad Hoc committee held it's first meeting last week. The committee was formed to explore options for a new or expanded jail. County Board supervisor and committee member Tom Dornbrook, says Dr. George Koonce from Marian University was named committee chair and board supervisor Dean Will was named vice chair. The county has purchased land for a new jail near the county Highway Garage on Hickory Road. Dornbrook […]
Several bridge replacement projects are on the schedule for the city of Fond du lac over the next few years. City engineer Chris Johnson the first project next year is the Promen Drive bridge at Lakeside Park. Johnson says construction on the Promen Drive bridge will begin next summer after Walleye Weekend. Replacement of the Hickory Street bridge over the Fond du Lac River is slated to begin in 2029.
The Buttermilk Festival will present KATE VOSS AND THE HOT SAUCE at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park this Wednesday, July 31, at 7:15 p.m. A true variety band, Kate Voss and The Hot Sauce draws on Kate Voss’ varied background with jazz, blues, pop, country, oldies, and Americana. As a full-time musician, Voss has cultivated a stage presence that charms and delights folks. Her show covers everything […]
Karmen Voigt, RN, Emergency Room, was recently recognized as a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. Patrick died […]
SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, 620 W. Brown Street, is hosting a community blood drive from 11 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, August 20 in the Marsh Conference Room. The drive - through ImpactLife - is open to the public. Appointments are encouraged. Donors get their choice of a gift card, a donation to support Make A Wish, or bonus points to the ImpactLife store. To sign up, visit bloodcenter.org (use code […]
The SSM Health Fond du Lac Volunteers have scheduled a Collective Goods sale from Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9 in the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital lobby concourse, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. The sale is scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm from August 6 to 8, and from 9 am to 3 pm on August 9. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase quality hardcover books 50 […]
Nobody was injured following an emergency plane landing Dodge County. The 28 year old pilot from Georgia landed the plane in a farm field in the town of Hubbard after the plane began losing power. A second plane traveling with the disabled plane also landed in the field to check on the pilot. Both planes were on their way back to Georgia from the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Fond du Lac County over the weekend. The crash happened Saturday afternoon on Highway G near Glen Road. A preliminary investigation shows a group of five motorcycles were northbound on G when the lead motorcyclist failed to signal a turn onto Glen Road causing another motorcycle to abruptly brake. The operator was flown by helicopter to Theda Care Regional Medical […]