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Fond du Lac
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ National Exchange Bank & Trust celebrated 2025 achievements when chairman Peter Stone was honored in BizTimes Media and the bank earned Forbes recognition, reflecting growth from a single downtown location to 32 branches. In 2026 the bank will focus on strengthening community ties and serving customers. Envision Greater FDL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A recent Wisconsin Employer Survey shows more than half of employers say the K-12 system fails to teach basic math and reading skills (64% report skill gaps), leaving 60% struggling to hire qualified workers; local employers call for a review of education to better prepare future workers. Envision Greater FDL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warming shelters across Fond du Lac and surrounding counties are extending hours to help residents stay safe during dangerous cold weather. Local centers (including Holy Family and St. Katharine Drexel Shelters) now offer overnight warmth and day services, so check current hours and locations for assistance. FDL Reporter
- ➤ ThedaCare pediatrician Dr. Kevin Gentile offered clear advice today on managing kids’ respiratory illnesses and when to seek extra care. He stressed that parents should boost protection with flu shots + good hygiene as schools and day care centers can spread germs quickly. Envision Greater FDL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Outagamie Conservation Club will host snowmobile, ATV, four-wheeler, and motorcycle races starting at 11 a.m. Saturday on a clear one-third mile ice track in Hortonville while local ice fishing groups remind participants to dress warmly and take indoor breaks. WBAY
- ➤ Marian University men’s basketball lost to MSOE 85+81 in overtime today in their 72nd meeting, as Derek Lindert and Rashawn Bost each made five three-pointers to push the game into extra time. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University men’s bowling team finished seventh out of 68 teams at the ISBPA and Kegel Classic to start its season’s second half. They posted a high score of 1,113 and a total of 8,501 pins overall. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Marian University women’s bowling team placed 14th out of 55 teams at the ISBPA / Kegel Classic with 7,603 pins and four games over 200 in Baker play. Envision Greater FDL
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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