Month: February 2025

A high speed pursuit in Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties was terminated, but not before law enforcement was able to identify the driver who will face charges when he is eventually arrested.  The first chase started shortly before 11am Thursday when a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on Interstate 41 near Townline Road.  The vehicle was operated by a man previously known to law enforcement, with […]

The Fond du Lac County Fair has announced it’s first big name entertainment act for this year’s Fair.  Country music star Dylan Scott will perform Thursday, July 17th.   Tickets go on sale at 10am Saturday March first.  Scott had his first number one record in the summer of 2016 with "My Girl", a song written for his high school sweetheart-now wife, Blair Robinson.

An Oshkosh marina is being recognized as a clean marina, joining about two dozen others in the state commited to pollution prevention, wildlife protection and sustainable practices in Wisconsin waters.  Skipper Bud’s Oshkosh Marina has been certified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina by the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program, administered by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Program and partner groups, like the Wisconsin Marina Association, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, state Department […]

The Fond du Lac Advisory Park Board is reviewing an historical sign project designed to help residents learn more about Fond du Lac’s history.  Park Board chairman John Papenheim says under the program educational plaques will be erected at every park in the city.  Papenheim says the signs will help explain why each park got it’s name.

Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, March 18th at the Holyland Civic Center (St. Cloud Athletic Club), 911 Main Street, Saint Cloud, from 11:45 am until 6:00 pm.  With only 3% of people donating blood, there is an ongoing urgent need for blood donors!  Blood is needed every day.  When you give, others live.  PLEASE call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule […]

The Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of the closure of South Military Road between Second Street and Western Avenue. The closure will be in place Tuesday, March 4 th at 07:00 and reopen at the end of the same day. The closure will be in place to allow a contractor to remove a tree at 158 S Military Road. Motorists are encouraged to find […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – A package you didn’t order could be a fun surprise, but be careful – especially if it comes with a QR code. It might be the setup for a scam.In a "brushing" scam, you receive a package you didn’t order, often without a return address. This is often a setup by unscrupulous companies who found your address online. After the company ships the product to you, they can post a fake, […]