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WISCONSIN DELLS – Washington County Farm Bureau member Mike Strupp received the highest award Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation bestows on its members.   Mike Strupp was presented the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s ‘Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau’ award during the organization’s 105th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin Dells on December 8.   “Mike is admired for his humble spirit, work ethic, leadership and passion for agriculture,” said nominator and Washington County Farm Bureau member Peter […]

Fond du Lac School District Kindergarten Enrollment for 2025-26 Enrollment Dates: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, to Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Location:  Fond du Lac School District Administration Center 72 W. 9th St., Fond du Lac Key Details: Who Needs to Enroll: Students new to the district and not currently enrolled in Fond du Lac 4K or other early education programs (e.g., early childhood, phonology, preschool speech and language). Times: Enrollment […]

Hello Waupun, Since the news of the arrests at Waupun Correctional back in May, and the fallout that occurred in June, things have really quieted down with corrections issues. Largely because everyone became focused on the election, and then the holidays. This seems like a good time for me to update what’s happened regarding the relationship between corrections and the city of Waupun.   First, pushing back against closing Waupun and […]

A Milwaukee man is in custody following a high speed chase in Fond du Lac.  The chase started shortly after 4am Monday when a Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving northbound on Interstate 41 near Lost Arrow Road.  The chase continued northbound on Interstate 41, with the vehicle exiting on Johnson Street in Fond du Lac, northbound on Peters Avenue,  wesbound on Scott Street, and northbound on Rolling Meadows […]

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.  The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ESPN first reported the move.  It's a big splash by the Giants' new-look front office, which is now led […]

The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   Entities handling raw milk, such as bulk milk transporters or dairy processors, must collect and share samples with the USDA upon request.  The goal is to quickly identify which dairy herds are affected by H5N1 — the strain of bird flu that's causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows […]

Green Bay’s season-long struggles against NFC North opponents have made the Packers ’ remote chance of winning a division title increasingly unlikely.   The Packers (9-4) dropped to 1-3 in divisional games Thursday night when they fell 34-31 at Detroit. Their only divisional win was a 20-19 triumph at Chicago on Nov. 17, and they needed Karl Brooks to block a 46-yard field-goal attempt as time expired to eke out that victory.   Green Bay is […]

The victim of a fatal two vehicle crash in Fond du Lac County this week has been identified.  According to the state Patrol 59 year old Paul Moore of Waupun died after his van was struck by a semi on Highway 26 early Thursday morning.  A preliminary investigation shows the semi crossed the center line of Highway 26 near Hickory Road striking a southbound van.  Fond du Lac County Sheriff's captain Chris […]

MADISON – Kari Schoenike of Dodge County and Clara Hedrich of Calumet County have been reappointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee by the organization’s Board of Directors.    Their terms begin at WFBF’s Annual Meeting and Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference, December 6-9, in Wisconsin Dells.   “Kari and Clara have both provided valuable insight and perspective in their time as representatives on WFBF’s Promotion and Education […]