Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes in Fond du Lac (founded in 1858) has published a signed statement supporting nonviolence as a Gospel witness and urging leaders to choose policies that protect human dignity.
The declaration emphasizes Gospel values amid increasing concerns over violence.
The Kwik Trip on South Main Street is undergoing a major remodel and now operates from 5am to 10pm while offering fewer items (no hot food, fountain soda, slushies, smoothies or beer) until the end of May.
Area high school seniors aiming for health care careers may apply for several scholarships from SSM Health groups, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 intended for studies at colleges, universities, and technical schools (deadlines are March 7 and March 15) in the local service area.
Moraine Park Technical College reported an 8% enrollment increase—the highest headcount in five years—and is accepting fall applications while hosting Preview Days on March 4 in Fond du Lac, March 11 in West Bend, and March 12 in Beaver Dam.
The Fond du Lac Public Library announced its 12th annual Teens Photo Contest for students in grades 6 to 12, inviting photo entries in three categories.
Entries are due April 10 at 6 p.m. and the best photo will win a $250 Visa gift card, with judging in May at the Langdon Divers Gallery.
Agnesian HealthCare Foundation gave $97,128 to SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital for a new ECMO system that will speed up lifesaving heart and lung treatments.
The hospital says the system helps transfer patients faster + improves care safety.
ThedaCare advises residents with osteoarthritis to ease winter joint pain by keeping warm with layers, staying active with low-impact exercise, and focusing on proper nutrition & vitamin D intake.
Marian women’s ice hockey earned its second double-digit win with a 4-2 victory over MSOE when a power-play goal and a game-winning score by sophomore Piper Miller sealed the win (the team’s record against MSOE improved to 4-3-0).
Marian University's hockey team won a 1-0 overtime game against MSOE on Tuesday, as sophomore Brady Brenner scored the lone goal from a single overtime shot amid tight defense - this win marks their first regular season sweep against the Raiders since 2019-20.
Marian University's men's hockey team earned its third win by beating MSOE 6-1 at home.
The team broke a scoreless first period with two quick goals in the second period + secured a strong win by adding four more in the third.
Marian men’s volleyball finished a home invite undefeated with wins over Olivet and Viterbo at the Sabre Invite.
The Sabres played strong on offense and defense (with timely kills and digs) to secure a 3-0 record.
Marian men’s volleyball earned its season’s first win at the Sabre Classic by defeating Westminster in straight sets — scoring 25-22, 25-21, and 26-24 — and improved its record after an earlier series loss.
WLA lost to Ripon 51-50 in a close game on Monday in Ripon.
The one-point difference decided the contest.
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