Good morning, Fond du Lac.

The 18th annual dinner and auction to benefit the Boys and Girls Club summer programs is scheduled for Friday, Feb.

27 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, and registration opens in early January. Grande Cheese and Mercury Marine are presenting the event.

Boys & Girls Club youth shared their talents during the holiday season by making items for veterans, custodians (and more) and supporting local fundraisers including animal rescues and food pantries through events like the Trees Around the World exhibit and bell ringing for the Salvation Army.

Commons at Forest Plaza on 844 W.

Johnson St. will host five new stores including Ross and Burlington as part of the former Home Depot redevelopment, and Edith’s Bridal has been sold to relocate and rebrand as Edith’s Formal Wear at 36 N. Main St in January.

SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital is showcasing local artwork from Treffert Center students in its lobby, with pieces rotating monthly to inspire healing.

The hospital will host a public open house from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 16.

Business owners report an ice fishing season begun amid an early, cold winter — boosting sales at hotels, bait shops, and charters.

Customers from across the region are flocking to Green Bay and Winnebago lakes, adding half a billion dollars to the local economy from ice fishing.

Marian University announced a two-year tuition guarantee that will keep tuition rates unchanged for current students in 2026–2027 and lock in rates for new undergraduate and transfer students for 2026–2027 and 2027–2028.

The initiative aims to ease financial challenges for families and strengthen enrollment.

SSM Health RCH Medical Staff is offering three $2,000 scholarships to high school students from Green Lake, Markesan, Princeton or Ripon who plan to pursue a health care career (applications must be postmarked by March 15).

The Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Partnership will host a webinar on Jan.

23 at 10 a.m. to explain how Japanese investments in manufacturing & energy could boost local business. Chaired by former Gov. Thompson, the group aims to guide potential investors on multi-billion-dollar projects statewide.

Fond du Lac County Health Department urges residents to test homes for radon using $5 kits at 160 S.

Macy Street from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; free shipping applies if returned by noon on select dates (Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 17, Apr. 14).

Marian University's men’s basketball team rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat Benedictine 72-70 when senior Derek Lindert hit a game-winning jumper with 0.7 seconds left (the win improved Marian’s conference record).

Marian University men's hockey overcame an early deficit to tie the game 4-4 and secure a 2-1 shootout win over Concordia College, rallying late in the game to improve their shootout record.

Marian seniors Chelsea King (women’s basketball) and Jaysen Spanbauer (men’s bowling) were named Sabres of the Month for December; King averaged 14.2 points per game while Spanbauer led with a 206.6 pin average.

Marian University women’s basketball lost 84-75 to North Central today in a high-scoring contest.

The team hit season highs in three-pointers and assists but struggled with 30 turnovers that led to 24 steals in their first-ever matchup.

Wild Ones – Snow Adventures

3-7 p.m. — W4166 Silica Rd, Fond du Lac, WI — Check event page for ticket info — Experience sensory-immersive winter play with new and old friends.