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The 35th  season of the Buttermilk Festival concert series has been announced by the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band. In addition to serving as the resident ensemble, the Symphonic Band hosts and produces the free, summer-long festival at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park, 801 S. Park Avenue, Fond du Lac.   This year’s guest artist line-up this year will feature the return of Wisconsin’s own, internationally-renown  Milwaukee Symphony […]

MADISON—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R—Fond du Lac) released the following statement regarding Josh Onwunilli's successful run to become the fastest high school athlete in the entire State of Wisconsin.  “We could not be more pleased with Josh’s performance over the past two weeks.  What a great great story.  After public and legislative pressure forced the WIAA to grant Josh the necessary waiver so he could compete, Josh went on to sweep the 100m […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – Former Fond du Lac Dock Spider Ryan Loutos made his Major League debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Loutos is the 354th former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level and the third former Dock Spider, joining Nick Fortes of the Miami Marlins and Victor Scott of the Cardinals.  Loutos, who played collegiately at Washington University in St. […]

Planning and preparing for a disaster are a whole community effort. This includes residents as well as all levels of government along with many community organizations and partners. Tornadoes, flash flooding, extreme temperatures along with the impacts of these type of incidents is something we all need to think about and prepare for. We are not in this alone and work is being done every day with response agencies to […]

Fond du Lac's Walleye Weekend kicks Friday at Lakeside Park.  Fond du Lac Festival's Pete Wilke says this year mark's Walleye Weekend's 45th year as the largest free family-friendly festival in the region.   Wilke says there are several new attractions this year along with longtime favorites like the Walleye Run-Walk.   Wilke says the live music line-up brings a number of well-known acts to one of three big stages, and some new entertainment.  […]

MADISON, Wis. – For some, June kicks off the summer months as the weather gets warmer and school is finishing up for the year. But for those in Wisconsin, June celebrates an entire industry that is central to Wisconsin’s communities, culture, and history. In America’s Dairyland, our dairy industry is truly unique. Due to the hard work of industry, Wisconsinites are able to wear the title of America’s Dairyland with […]

SSM Health is partnering with Moraine Park Technical College to host a Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day at Techniques Salon & Spa, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, on Thursday, June 27 from 7:30 am - 12 pm and 12:30 - 4:30 pm. Interested participants can make their complimentary appointment by calling 920-929-2106.  Free services include haircuts, hairstyles, shampoo and style of wig, scalp treatments, manicures, pedicures, and facials. […]

Fond du Lac- State Senator Dan Feyen submitted his nomination papers last week, officially placing his name on the ballot as a Republican candidate for the new 20th Senate District. Feyen collected over 700 signatures from two cities, fifteen villages, and twenty-five townships within the district. A primary election for the Republican nomination is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 13th.  Feyen expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from the constituents […]

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 31, 2024) — One of the most emotional and poignant moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2024 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 26 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans. The 71st annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in […]