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Two products from the Fond du Lac and Oshkosh areas have reached the Top 16 of the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Fives Giddings and Lewis, located in Fond du Lac, is competing with its Vertical Turning Centers. Muza Sheet Metal Company of Oshkosh also advanced with its Barrel Collection.
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The Fond du Lac Police Department has issued a message to parents regarding upcoming homecoming celebrations at St. Mary’s Springs Academy and Fond du Lac High School. Parents are encouraged to speak with students beforehand, ensuring they know their plans and who they will be with. The police also reminded that calling for a safe ride home is acceptable until the next day without questions asked.
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The Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club installed its officers and board members for the upcoming year, with Stephanie Albers taking the role of president. The club has served the community since 1917 through volunteer service and charitable contributions. They support local groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters and the St. Katharine Drexel Homeless Shelter.
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Fond du Lac is hosting a cross country home meet today at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Coach Seth Huttner spoke about the event and the season during an appearance with KFIZ Today’s Nick Van Nocker.
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Jerome Baier pleaded not guilty to allegedly killing his roommate, James Ruland, in 1995. The case involves Ruland's disappearance after he was last seen on October 24, 1995. A trial has been ordered following testimony at a preliminary hearing.
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Wooden stakes along Main Street and Johnson Street mark a future Wisconsin Department of Transportation project. This effort involves reconstructing sidewalk and curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Construction is currently scheduled for 2028.
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An epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreak among deer has expanded into Fond du Lac and Jefferson counties. The state Department of Natural Resources is monitoring the spread of this virus, which impacts white-tailed deer. The disease does not pose a risk to humans.
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Envision Greater Fond du Lac held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Stanford Law Offices, S.C., on Friday, September 25. The event marked the firm's addition to the downtown Fond du Lac business community at 407 S. Main St. Community and business leaders attended to celebrate the investment.
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Nine people were taken to area hospitals overnight following what authorities suspect was a carbon monoxide poisoning incident. The call came shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from Armstrong in far eastern Fond du Lac County. Multiple emergency units responded to the scene for treatment.
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Sylvan Grove Farms owners are asking customers to pay in full after finding over $1,000 missing during the stand's first month. The underpayments involved instances like taking more corn ears than paying for. Owners say this is hurting their small family business.
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