This week is dedicated to the women and men who act as the vital link between those in need and the responders who can help. last week was Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's captain, Eric Halbach, says the week was created to raise awareness of the hard work and dedication of public safety dispatchers. Halbach says the Fond du Lac County 911 Center serves 18 fire […]
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s bill to aid county and district fairs was signed by Governor Evers. 2023 Wisconsin Act 244 adds to the 27 bills authored by Senator Ballweg that have been signed this session. “I am happy to have Senate Bill 311 signed into law,” said Ballweg. “This legislation builds on my work to support local fairs. I met with these organizations last session, and provided funding for this program in the […]
Pioneer Road – Martin Avenue to CTH V Schedule: April 24 through September 28, Sharb+8482024 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. April […]
The Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of lane restrictions on N Peters Avenue at 755 N Peters Ave (Froedert Healthcare Site). Peters Avenue will remain open to two-way traffic; however starting Tuesday, April 23, the southbound lanes will be closed. Southbound traffic will shift to the northbound lanes for two to three days. When work is restored and completed in the southbound lane, the […]
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh basil. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 12 people in seven states have become infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. This includes one person who lives in Wisconsin. The organic basil was […]
SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, 845 Parkside Street, is hosting a community blood drive from 11 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, May 21. The drive - through ImpactLife - is open to the public. Donors will get their choice of a gift card, T-shirt, or a donation to Best Friends Animal Society. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. To sign up, visit www.bloodcenter.org. Participants are asked to bring a picture ID. Here’s a helpful […]
Hello Waupun! I'd be remiss if I didn't take a moment to mention the passing of Mike Werner. I got to know Mike when my dad owned the carwash and washed the Werner Harmsen fleet of vehicles. Mike was a long time business person and really loved Waupun. His donations launched the Waupun Community Fund, and his generosity will be felt for decades to come. Mike gave a large donation towards […]
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 18, 2024) — The organization that develops, delivers, and sustains nearly every U.S. Air Force weapon system will be center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, as the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is among the highlighted units at this year’s event. The 71st edition of EAA’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “The Air Force Materiel Command […]
AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season. Storr said Thursday in a social media post that he was making this decision “with great excitement and humility.” Later Thursday, Kansas announced the additions of Storr and former South Dakota State guard Zeke Mayo. “Joining the Jayhawks is a dream realized, and I’m incredibly honored for this opportunity to be a part of the tradition and culture […]