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Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.

CRIME NEWS

  • Benjamin Ayer was sentenced to 11 years of probation and over a year of conditional jail for crashing his car into a Fond du Lac Verizon store while intoxicated in 2023, injuring several.  WBAY
  • Jeremy Stoll was found guilty of First Degree Reckless Homicide for a 2022 overdose death involving fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in Fond du Lac County.  KFIZ

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Joann Fabrics is closing 70% of its stores, including 16 in Wisconsin, following a bankruptcy filing due to $600 million in debt and declining sales.  KFIZ

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Marian University and C.D. Smith Construction are hosting 'Women in Construction 2025', an event to celebrate and explore opportunities for women in the construction industry, featuring a diverse panel and insights into construction careers.  KFIZ
  • The Fond du Lac School District has been heralded for its exceptional academic recovery and growth post-Covid, surpassing pre-pandemic math levels and leading the state in reading growth.  KFIZ

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Sturgeon spearing season experiences low catch numbers due to murky water clarity, with a few large fish being reported daily.  KFIZ
  • Fond du Lac County is under a winter weather advisory with heavy snow predicted, potentially leading to hazardous driving conditions.  FDL Reporter

SPORTS NEWS

  • The 2025 Fond du Lac Dock Spiders promotional schedule offers 15 giveaway items, daily specials, special appearances, live music, and themed game days, aiming to enhance the fan experience.  Envision Greater FDL
  • North Fond du Lac Girls Basketball team defeats Mayville with a score of 49-23 in a game highlighted by Amy Ackerman's photography.  KFIZ
  • Marian University's softball team is ranked sixth in the NACC preseason poll with 221 points, with Dominican leading the poll.  Envision Greater FDL

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Bones for Life/ATM® Class

    This weekly class offers gentle movements designed to improve balance, posture, and overall movement efficiency.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Bones for Life/ATM Class at Fond du Lac YMCA

    This class focuses on gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and body awareness, supporting overall mobility and control.

    Wed, 2/26/25

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  • Bones for Life and Awareness Through Movement Class

    This class focuses on gentle movements to enhance mobility, balance, posture, and body awareness through various positions.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • Bones for Life / Awareness Through Movement Class

    This class focuses on gentle movements to improve movement, balance, posture, and control, supporting the reprogramming of the nervous system for better self-awareness.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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  • Bones for Life and Awareness Through Movement Class

    This class features gentle movements designed to improve movement, balance, posture, and body awareness.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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  • Rondini's Hypnosis and Magic Show

    Rondini's Magic of the Mind features a humorous hypnosis show where participants engage in outrageous skits, promising family-friendly entertainment for audiences of all ages.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • Seth James Live Performance

    Seth James will be performing at The Breakroom in Fond Du Lac.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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