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Due to the ongoing potential for serious disaster related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), under the authority of Wis. Stat. Sec. 323.14(4)(b), I have declared that the City of Fond du Lac is in a state of emergency.   Declaring a state of emergency allows the temporary modification of ordinances and resolutions to expedite the use of resources to prevent the person-to-person spread of COVID-19.   Immediate modifications were made to allow all City Council […]

On March 17, 2020, the Waupun Common Council issued a declaration declaring a state of emergency in the city in response to the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread. “This declaration is a precautionary measure to enable the City to most effectively respond as needed to this ever changing situation,” said Mayor Julie Nickel. “As we begin to feel the impact of COVID-19, the City of Waupun’s top priority remains the […]

Downtown Fond  du Lac businesses are being hit hard, but trying to adjust to the Governor’s order closing bars and restaurants and further limiting gatherings.   Governor Evers Tuesday closed all bars and restaurants, except for delivery and pickup orders.  He ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people.   Downtown Partnership Director Amy Hansen says her office  is communicating the governor’s order to all downtown businesses so they […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, This message is regarding an expansion of the food service the Fond du Lac School District is offering from three locations to seven locations. See the full locations list below. This weekday food service begins tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Meals are FREE to all District children 18 years old and younger, including siblings that are not of school age. No registration is required. A FREE brown bag […]

The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit based in Neenah with a focus on workforce training and job search strategies, has announced the cancellation of a spring job fair.   In light of the continued concern over the COVID-19 virus and the governor’s request to cancel events of more than 10 people, local workforce partners have postponed the Fond du Lac  Job Fair originally planned for April 9 at […]

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts has suspended all public performances, Children’s Chorale rehearsals and events until at least March 31 due to concerns about COVID-19. Only viewing of the Art Exhibitions are available and regular hours will continue at this time. As this is an evolving situation, please stay informed of any changes. THELMA Leadership continues to closely monitor the situation as the safety and security of patrons, performers, […]

Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam (MMC-BD) is announcing additional changes to services in response to ongoing COVID-19 developments. These changes are being made to ensure the health and safety of our patients, residents and visitors. Effective immediately, the MMC-BD Café will be closed to the public, and those who are visiting patients in the hospital will have the opportunity to have meals delivered to patient rooms. Other updates include:  The […]

Two Fond du Lac city employees are being quarantined after being exposed to the coronavirus.   Fond du lac city manager Joe Moore made the announcement Tuesday.   Moore says because of the health crisis, extraordinary changes are required in city operations to help contain the spread of coronavirus in the community. The following changes have been implemented in an effort to keep the public and city staff safe: • Quarantined two employees • Canceled […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hospitals across Wisconsin postponing elective surgeries as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Froedtert Health, Aurora Health Care, St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac and Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee as well as hospitals in Madison have heeded the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Surgeon General and American College of Surgeons to limit elective surgeries. UW Health, SSM Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter said […]