Month: August 2020

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8-3-20 quarantine mess with americans’ travel plans

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan. The web of state and local quarantines is growing more tangled by the day: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ordered visitors from a whopping 34 states to quarantine for 14 days. Chicago mandates quarantines for travelers from 22 states. Others states have […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-3-20 mlb season in jeopardy

UNDATED (AP) — The coronavirus postponed the entire weekend series between the Cardinals and Brewers in Milwaukee.  A person familiar with the situation says the decision comes after one more player and three staff members for the Cardinals tested positive for COVID-19.  MLB issued a statement saying the Cardinals will play four games against the Tigers in Detroit from Tuesday-Thursday, including a Wednesday doubleheader. The Cardinals and Tigers will serve as the […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 brewers’ cain opts out for year

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has become the latest player to opt out of the 2020 season. The Brewers announced the two-time All-Star’s decision Saturday hours after news broke that their scheduled home opener would be postponed for a second straight day because members of the St. Louis Cardinals had tested positive for COVID-19.  Cain’s announcement comes on the same day that Miami Marlins second baseman Isan Diaz announced he […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 mask mandate-marshfield medical center beaver dam statement

Local health departments are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe. Businesses, event organizers, churches, sports clubs, schools and other organizations should work closely with their health departments and operate with the highest degree of safety in mind for all those who visit their places of business and participate in events and activities. Marshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam and the below signed Medical Staff and Advanced Practice […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 attorney general statement-mask mandate

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement in support of Governor Evers statewide mask requirement. “Increasing the use of masks means fewer COVID-19 cases, more lives saved, a faster economic recovery, and less interruption of schools,” said AG Kaul. “This new policy is a significant, positive step in the fight against the coronavirus.”

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 fdl weekly construction schedule

Rees Street from N. Main Street to N. Macy Street and Fond du Lac Police Department (PD) Parking Lot Schedule: July 2020 through August 2020 Description: The project includes roadway reconstruction, excavation, grading, sidewalk and approaches, restoration/landscaping and lighting. The Police Department parking lot reconstruction will replace asphalt pavement, deteriorated sidewalk and curbing along with moving the flagpoles and adding parking stalls. August 3 to August 7: Crews will complete […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 oshkosh redevelopment grant

The City of Oshkosh is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help in  the renovation and preservation of the former Gibson Auto Body into a unique gathering space in downtown Oshkosh. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will support the preservation of the nearly 100-year-old former Gibson Auto Body Shop by converting it into the Gibson Social Club. The new development will be an event […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 johnson street project

Traffic will be restricted on a portion of Johnson Street in Fond du Lac starting Monday.    Public Works crews will be removing the brick pavers  in the crosswalks  and replacing them with colored, stamped concrete on Johnson Street east of Main Street.   Construction barricades and barrels will be placed Sunday evening.   The project will begin on Johnson Street from Marquette Street to National Avenue and is scheduled to begin Monday, August […]

todayAugust 1, 2020

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8-1-20 business group counters public opposition to lakeside park plan

A  group of Fond du Lac businesses and community organizations is responding to a recent increase in public opposition to a Lakeside Park alternate master plan.   The group,  Lakeside Forward, says the proposed plan are key factors in the growth and development of the City of Fond du Lac; site selection for new and existing businesses;   and resident attraction and retainment.  “At Envision Greater Fond du Lac, we listen to our business […]

todayAugust 1, 2020