Month: September 2023

With the flu season approaching, the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Regional Clinic is offering several seasonal flu vaccination clinics for adults and children.  Here is a complete listing: Lobby Concourse, 420 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac: October 3, 4 & 5; 25, 26 & 27, 7 am - 6 pm. For individuals nine and older only. Appointments encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Call 920-907-3970 for an appointment. Fond du […]

Remember when a book showed up at the Fond du Lac Public Library from Australia over the Memorial Day weekend? It was a great story, but that story isn’t over.   The author of that book, J.A. Jance, will make an exclusive virtual visit to the Fond du Lac Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. During her visit, she will talk about her newly launched book “Blessing of […]

In collaboration with the community, Holy Family Catholic Community will care for those experiencing homelessness in our area when they open the Holy Family Warming Shelter this fall.  After learning that the city would not have a warming shelter this winter, Holy Family began working with the community to see how it could assist. The parish has experience working with in-need populations in our community. These programs include feeding the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly is blocking pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees unless the university cuts diversity, equity and inclusion spending by $32 million. The move comes as Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is calling on lawmakers to spend even more on higher education. That is part of Evers' special session call for Wednesday to spend $1 billion on child care, paid family […]

A Fond du Lac man arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the village of North Fond du Lac has been charged.  Nineteen year old Jaysen Fix faces multiple charges including two counts of Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide, Recklessly Endangering Safety, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon all as a repeat offender.  Bail was set at $750,000 cash.  On September 8th Fix is accused of firing five rounds into an occupied […]

The Fond du Lac Police Chief says a preliminary investigation shows that a Wausau man involved in a shooting incident over the weekend was firing shots into the air.   Shortly after 11pm Saturday Fond du Lac police were called to the area of East 2nd Street for multiple reports of possible gunshots and found several handgun casings near the intersection.   Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says a 20 year old suspect was located near […]

A Fond du Lac elementary school is one of eight Wisconsin schools recognized as a national Blue Ribbon School.   Evans Elementary School was named a Blue Ribbon Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School based on closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments. Over the past four school years, student growth data has shown continuous improvement. In the realm of mathematics, the proficiency of students has soared to 62%,  a  28% […]

Using a car safety seat correctly makes a big difference. It is important to choose the right seat for your child’s size and make sure it is used correctly to properly protect your child in a crash.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car seats reduce the risk of injury in a crash by up to 82% for children. Booster seats reduce the risk for serious injury […]

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in partnership with Alliant Energy will host a drive-thru mobile food pantry at the Fondy Food Pantry on Wednesday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.  The mobile pantry will offer dry goods and other food items for up to 200 households.  There are no eligibility requirements to receive food, with one box per vehicle unless picking up on behalf of a homebound individual. Participants are […]