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1-11-24 one person seriously injured in semi vs utility tractor crash in fdl county

One person was seriously injured in a semi vs utility tractor crash in Fond du Lac County.  Shortly after 9am a semi struck the tractor on Highway 23 just west of County Highway W east of Fond du Lac.   Both vehicles ended up in the ditch.  The tractor operator, a 62 year old Mt. Calvary man,  was flown by helicopter to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The semi driver,  a 53 year old Baraboo […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024

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1-11-24 20th annual joan ballweg leadership scholarship

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to 12 $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 29, 2024.   Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a two-year technical college program or a four-year baccalaureate degree program. Students must graduate with at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024

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1-11-24 ssm health ripon community hospital partner receives bee award

Luke Schaefer, an SSM Health Ripon Community clinical partner II, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award.   Schaefer was nominated by a colleague. The nomination read, “Over the past couple months whenever a leader rounded on the inpatient unit, the patients regularly recognize Luke for his friendly and compassionate care. They always mention how attentive he is and how he makes them feel that […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024

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1-11-24 wisconsin department of health services encourages pregnant wisconsinites to get rsv vaccine

With cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) rising across Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging pregnant Wisconsinites to get the vaccine to protect their baby from the virus. As of January 10 there have been 1,402 people in Wisconsin hospitalized with RSV this season, 580 of those are children under age 2.   The RSV vaccine Abrysvo can be given to people who are pregnant between 32 weeks and […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024

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1-10-24 winter storm update

A sprawling storm hit the South with strong thunderstorms and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes and tossed about furniture in the Florida Panhandle and brought cities across the Midwest to a standstill with more than half of foot of snow.   Southern Wisconsin was under a winter storm warning until early Wednesday, with as much as 9 inches (23 centimeters) of snow and 40  mph winds.   Fond du Lac County Highway Commissioner Tom Janke […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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1-10-24 west bend man arrested in fatal hit and run crash appears in fdl court for bond hearing

A West Bend man arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run crash in Fond du Lac County made a court appearance for a bond hearing Tuesday.     The court ordered $250,000 cash bond for Jatziel Encarnacion who faces a charge of hit and run causing great bodily harm.   He is accused of striking a 19 year old woman after she was ejected from a vehicle involved in a crash on Highway 45 […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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1-10-24 ypf announces 2023 future 5 award recipients

Fond du Lac, Wis. (January 9, 2024) – Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF) have announced the Future 5 Award recipients. The 2023 recipients are: Kim Bresser, Marketing Project Manager, Mercury Racing (a division of Mercury Marine) Grace Bruins, Marketing Officer, Assistant Vice President, Horicon Bank Rhiannon Diederichs, Realtor, First Weber, Inc. Jim Misudek, General Manager, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Tyler Schulz, Owner-President, Werner Harmsen The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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1-10-24 lakeland care, inc. launches new community volunteer program

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI), is seeking community minded individuals who want to make connections in the community, build deep, meaningful relationships, and help create a world we all want to live in! Join the movement of positive change with the LCI Volunteer Program.   LCI is a managed care organization (MCO) that provides long-term care services and supports to eligible, frail elders and individuals with physical and intellectual […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

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1-10-24 national bank and trust donation to new beginnings pregnancy care center

During the month of December, National Exchange Bank & Trust in downtown Fond du Lac collected items under the tree for New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center, Inc., an organization that provides a nurturing environment for pregnant and parenting mothers in crisis situations.  In addition to the baby and household items collected, the bank donated $1,000 to New Beginnings. Pictured in front of the tree with the items from left to right:  […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024