A new handicap accessible north entrance to the Fond du Lac city-county government center is now open to the public. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday evening. Fond du Lac County executive Al Buechel says the entrance includes an elevator to the first floor. Former Fond du Lac police chief Mel Heller was the first person to ride the new elevator.
The Kids from Wisconsin will return to Fond du Lac for their 21st annual free appearance at Buttermilk Creek Park on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7:15 p.m. Their high-spirited performance features 20 singer/dancers and a 13-piece band, all chosen by audition from among the State’s finest young musicians. This year’s show features a “Hometown” theme: “No Place We’d Rather Be,” and includes the music of Frank Sinatra, Journey, Chicago, Carole […]
The Fond du Lac Area Foundation will be holding its annual “Celebration of Giving” dinner by recognizing many of the people and accomplishments that have been made in the last 40 years by the Fond du Lac Area Foundation. These accomplishments have only been possible because of the vision and integrity of its founders and to the extraordinary philanthropic spirit of the people of the Fond du Lac area. A […]
An inconvenience for motorists in southern Fond du Lac County after a tree fell on a power line…forcing a traffic detour. Fond du lac County Sheriff’s captain Rick Olig says the incident happened Sunday night on Highway 67 near Lakeview Road. Traffic on Highway 67 was detoured for several hours Sunday night and Monday morning until utility crews could repair the damaged power line.
The Department of Public Works would like to notify the motoring public of westbound lane closure on Forest Avenue between Main Street and Macy Street. The closure will begin Thursday, August 20th and remain closed approximately one week. Driveway access to the parking lot on Forest Avenue will not be affected. The public is asked to find an alternative route during this time as the will not be a posted […]
The Fond du Lac County Board will consider a resolution at their meeting Tuesday night to purchase land for a new highway garage. The 37 acre site is located at the northwestern corner of Scott Road and Hickory Road. The cost of the property is $800,000. Fond du Lac County Highway commissioner Tom Jahnke says the Highway Department has outgrown its current facility on Dixie Street. County executive Al Buechel […]
The American Red Cross is making an urgent plea for Wisconsin residents to donate blood. Red Cross spokesperson Katie Gaynor says there is a looming shortage of the blood types most needed by patients. Gaynor says overall blood donations in the region have been approximately 1622 fewer per month in June and July this year than the previous 10 months.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this evening on a new front entrance at the Fond du Lac city county government center. County executive Al Buechel says the new entry way will be handicap accessible and will include an elevator. The ceremony starts at 6:5pm Tuesday night prior to the county board meeting.
The Fond du Lac School Board president says the district is doing everything it can to hold down taxes while still providing quality education. The board got its first look at a preliminary budget during a workshop last week. The budget includes a nearly five percent tax rate increase and staff reductiosn through attrition. School Board president Julie Nett says school officials are expecting to see an increase in enrollment […]