Nobody was injured in a fire that significantly damaged a town of Oakfield home. Shortly before 7:30 pm Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Oak Center Road where the fire had spread to the attic. The fire started in a wood pellet stove on an outside wall. The owners of the property are Jean and Charles Lund. The Sheriff’s Office and Oakfield Fire Department were assisted by the […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a limited participant in practice Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a concussion in Week 16, clearing the way for him to start this weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game. Barring any setbacks, Hurts is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles (14-3) had said nothing until Wednesday about Hurts’ health since he suffered […]
Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Did you know that radon gas could be present in your home? Exposure to radon gas is one of the major contributors to lung cancer nationally, yet many people are not aware that an easy-to-use test kit can tell them if their home has high radon levels. An estimated 21,000 […]
A Fond du Lac business is one of three downtown businesses from around the state named as finalists in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s annual Main Street Place-Makeover Contest. One lucky winner will receive design assistance and up to $5,000 in outdoor space enhancements. Victoria’s Pet Nutrition is a long-time destination in downtown Fond du Lac for natural pet food and supplies. An adjacent pathway provides a connection to the rear parking lot […]
Four candidates are running for three seats on the Fond du Lac School Board, and two incumbents are not seeking reelection. Candidates who returned nomination papers include incumbent Antonio Godfrey, and challengers Karen Moehn, Luke Frame and Thomas Oliver. Incumbents Todd Schreiter and Brittany Hoerth did not return nomination papers. Six candidates are running for three seats on Fond du lac city council. Incumbents Patrick Mullen, Keith Heisler and Tiffany Brault are running for reelection along […]
Fond du Lac - ADVOCAP, Holy Family Warming Shelter, Fond du Lac County Health Department, and local parents affected by overdose, are working in collaboration with the non-profit organization Clinton Foundation to install Overdose Aid Kits (OAKs) across the community. These newly installed kits will be available at various business locations within Fond du Lac County, starting on Tuesday, January 7th. These kits are in addition to the OAKs that have been […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced today its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts. “At Edge, we consistently strive to stay on the forefront of issues impacting our farmer members,” Karen Gefvert, Edge director of government affairs, said. “We’ve strategically outlined our policy priorities for 2025 to […]
Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College offers a unique tuition-free opportunity to gain entry-level skills in welding through the Manufacturing Skills Academy Boot Camps. Throughout the three-month program, attendees are paired with a local business partner where they combine classroom learning with a 144-hour paid internship to gain hands-on experience. All interested participants must attend an information session to participate in the MPTC boot camp opportunities. The last sessions for […]
Consumers across Wisconsin are planning winter, spring and summer vacations with their friends and families. To protect their wallets and identities, there are best practices consumers should keep in mind while booking flights, lodging, and other travel plans. Be wary of vacation lodging scams found on apps, social media, and other platforms that allow owners to rent out their houses and other lodging properties directly to consumers. Sometimes, the property […]