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Concern about the vaping epidemic among teens and young adults has typically focused on the harm to young people’s health, finances, and relationships. The East Central Alliance for Nicotine Prevention is drawing attention to yet another threat—the hazardous materials inside  “disposable” vapes that harm the environment and pose fire risks. East Central Alliance for Nicotine Prevention collaborated with partners to properly dispose of vapes with the extra funds received from […]

Wisconsin ranked No. 1 in the United States for the 2023 Spring Drug Take Back Day, per the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The state collected the most unwanted prescription medications on the day, totaling to more than 55,000 pounds. Since the Drug Take Back Day program began in 2010, Wisconsin has collected over 1 million pounds in unwanted medications, and this number will continue to rise, with the next Drug […]

Amanda Kane, APNP, a MEP Health nurse practitioner serving at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital’s Emergency Room, has been appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.   Kane is one of eight members to serve on the Board from across the state. She will serve as one of two licensed practical/registered nurses for a term of six […]

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to offensive lineman Nolan Rucci with 27 seconds left Saturday, capping an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion by Wisconsin that gave the Badgers a stunning 25-21 Big Ten win over Illinois. Locke was 21-of-41 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns in his first start since taking over for the injured Tanner Mordecai. Braelon Allen, the Big Ten’s leading rusher, ran […]

One child was seriously injured in a school bus crash in Fond du Lac County.  The crash happened Friday afternoon on Highway 44/49 north of Highway KK.  A preliminary investigation  shows that a school bus with three juvenile passengers was northbound on Highway 44/49 when the driver lost control of the bus, entered a ditch, struck a raised driveway before coming to rest in the ditch.  The bus did not flip or rollover.  […]

Fond du Lac County is seeking residents who would like to serve on a  variety of boards, committees and commissions that serve Fond du Lac County.   The following are commission and committee openings: Elderly Nutrition Program Committee - Advise the policy board of meals and programs needed to satisfy the constituency of the Fond du Lac County Nutrition Program.  Fond du Lac County Aging and Disability Resource Center Board - […]

A new festival celebrating fall was held in Fond du Lac this weekend.   Residents gathered at Lakeside Park for Fondy FallToberFest.  The event featured several activities for kids and adults including horse drawn wagon rides,  kids costume contest, apple flinging course, and pumpkin launching.  Adult activities included axe throwing, kickball tournament and a beer garden, plus plenty of food options and live music.

State law says drivers must provide a safety zone for stopped law enforcement, emergency and maintenance vehicles.    Saturday was national Move Over Day.  Dodge County Highway commissioner Brian Field says highway workers are on high alert all day, every day when they're in traffic.  Failure of motorists to move over is one of the reasons that motor vehicle crashes kill more law enforcement officers on duty than any other […]

SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital will be consolidating its dialysis center facilities in Beaver Dam and Waupun into one newly remodeled facility in Beaver Dam, off Highway 151.   The 7,900-square-foot facility will feature 16 patient care stations and one isolation station for high-risk patients. SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital will have the capacity to treat up to 64 patients per week.   Construction on the $2.5 million project is slated to […]