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FOND DU LAC, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are pleased to once again accept applications for the annual "Share the Glove" grant, courtesy of the Northwoods League Foundation. Entering its seventh year of the “Share the Glove” initiative, the Northwoods League Foundation has awarded annual grants of Rawlings baseball and softball equipment to youth organizations in communities in the league’s team markets.  The Northwoods League Foundation is a […]

Four candidates have advanced to the spring election in a town board supervisor race in the Fond du Lac County town of Calumet.  The winners in Tuesday’s primary election who will advance to the April election for two open seats are Tom Bartel, Ben Burlingham, Eric Radandt and Linda Baxter.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday decried what he called “irresponsible decisions in Washington" and “needless chaos,” saying his new two-year spending proposal was designed to prepare for drastic cuts from the federal government.  Evers released his budget as he considers seeking a third term in the battleground state that President Donald Trump narrowly won in November.   Evers' budget is more of a wish list than […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic-backed incumbent state schools leader will face a Republican-supported challenger after both advanced in a three-person primary. The winner in the April 1 general election will guide education policy in the battleground state as leader of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction. Jill Underly, currently serving her first term as state superintendent, and Brittany Kinser, a private school advocate, both advanced in Tuesday’s primary. Jeff Wright, […]

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Last summer, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office exposed major operational and systematic deficiencies within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) as part of four death investigations that occurred within the Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI). After the investigation, the sheriff’s office and the district attorney made a collaborative decision to arrest nine DOC Employees. As part of this investigation, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office made the following recommendations:  Renovate or […]

SSM Health is welcoming Jodi Dietzel as its new administrator of the Fond du Lac Market.   In her new role, Dietzel will oversee operations, ensure quality service delivery, and support the growth and development of health care initiatives in the Fond du Lac Market working directly with the SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic and SSM Health. She will work closely with Jamie Deering, MD, who serves as the […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information, claiming they’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check. These fraudulent messages often look official, but they’re part of a phishing scheme designed to steal your sensitive data.   The real IRS has announced that automatic payments will be issued to eligible taxpayers who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. These payments require no action […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders provide a fun and exciting work environment in a family-friendly atmosphere and are currently accepting applications for part-time, seasonal, and game day positions. Applications can be picked up at the Dock Spiders front office (980 E Division St.), online HERE, and via the QR code provided.   The Dock Spiders bring people together to build lifelong memories through the impact of […]