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SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital was recently honored as a “Top Recommended Hospital” by Becker’s Hospital Review, based on patients’ likelihood to recommend. This is the second consecutive year that Waupun Memorial Hospital was included.   Becker’s compiled the “Top Hospital” list by utilizing Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data. The rating is based on survey data collected from October 2022 - September 2023.  The recommended hospital star […]

To improve patient survival rates and minimize potential exposure to COVID-19, SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room is now equipped with a new LUCAS 3 chest compression system, a battery-powered device that performs automated chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  The LUCAS 3 chest compression system provides additional benefits to cardiac arrest patients by delivering guideline-consistent, high-quality chest compressions even under difficult conditions and for extended periods of time. Studies […]

In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the primary. He advances to face Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a race that could determine majority control of the chamber. Hovde faced only nominal opposition and has been running as the presumptive nominee for months. He’s hopes to knock off Baldwin, who ran unopposed in her party’s primary as she […]

Voters rejected both constitutional amendment questions, which aimed to give the Legislature more control over spending federal funds. The questions asked whether the Wisconsin Constitution should be amended: “to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “to prohibit the governor from allocating any federal moneys the governor accepts on behalf of the state without the approval of the legislature […]

Fond du Lac Fire was dispatched to a report of a paint oven on fire at Mercury Marine Plant 15 Tuesday evening. Fire personnel found smoke showing from the roof vent of the building. Evacuation procedures were in process. and procedures were followed for shutting down the power supply.  Approximately 500 gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire.  The damage was contained to the oven and venting. The […]

Senator Feyen gave the following statement on his primary victory for Wisconsin’s 20th Senate District: “I would first like to thank my wife Lori and our family for their support throughout my time in office and this reelection campaign. I would also like to thank my constituents for placing your trust in me to represent your interests in Madison. Your confidence in me is encouraging and I plan to get […]

2024 Waupun Truck and Show Detour Notification On Friday 08-09-2024 from 8:45pm to 11:00pm and on Saturday 08-10-2024 from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm there will be detours in place for the Waupun Truck and Show Parades in the city of Waupun, WI.  STH 49 will be closed from Gateway Dr. to Fox Lake Rd.  STH 26 will be closed from E Spring St to E Jefferson St. but will be […]

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says the first activity of West Nile virus in Wisconsin is a reminder to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites even as the summer winds down.  The state Department of Health Services says a healthy blood donor from Washington County screened positive for West Nile, and a dead bird from Chippewa County tested positive for the virus.  Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller […]

A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former president Donald Trump.   The latest poll finds Harris is the choice of 52 percent of registered voters compared to 48 percent for Trump.  Among likely voters Harris receives 53 percent to 47 percent for Trump within the margin of error.  Poll director Charles Franklin says the poll found that enthusiasm to vote among Democrats has risen substantially since […]