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Fond du Lac
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Society Insurance donated $182,712 to 110 causes in 2024 and its employees gave 430 volunteer hours to groups such as Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue + local non-profits. The company’s contributions supported community programs across its nine-state territory. Envision Greater FDL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Farm supply stores and hatcheries in Fond du Lac are seeing high demand for baby chicks as residents plan to raise their own laying hens to lower egg costs—one store sold out a shipment of 150 chicks in less than two hours. Local experts advise buyers to check local rules before ordering since Fond du Lac requires a chicken-keeping permit for up to four hens—other places set different limits. FDL Reporter
- ➤ Fond du Lac’s Spark Ops Metalworks, a woman-owned and minority-owned business, has grown by making metal parts like trusses for Road America and building Infinite Cubes—modular spaces used in events such as Super Bowl LIX and Aspen’s Snow League. The company now partners with local high school programs while planning for new space—steps that show its fast expansion and strong community ties. Envision Greater FDL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for Brett Michaels’ concert at the Fond du Lac County Fair will go on sale Friday March 21 at 9 a.m.—the performer, known for the 80s band Poison, will play mostly Poison hits along with classic rock songs on July 18 at 8 p.m. at the new National Exchange Bank & Trust stage at the Holiday Automotive Grandstand, part of the fair running July 16 through 20. KFIZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night in Green Lake County, crews battled a 750-acre wildfire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area while residents like Emma Disterhaft evacuated and helped load nearly 40 animals into trailers—officials said dry conditions and marshy roads slowed equipment access. WBAY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fond du Lac Municipal Service Center informs residents that the City’s Bulky Waste Drop-Off Site at 490 Doty St will begin summer hours on April 1—Monday will run from 9:00 to 3:15, Tuesday will be closed, Wednesday will run from 10:00 to 6:00, Thursday and Friday will run from 9:00 to 3:15, and Saturday will run from 8:00 to Noon; fees vary by loading method with extra charges for items like Freon and tires. Single-use passes and punch cards will be available at the City Clerk’s office and at the site. KFIZ
- ➤ The Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday night at the City-County Government Building on S. Macy St to discuss resolutions for using opioid settlement funds — including funding for medication for an addiction recovery program at the county jail. WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior Aaron Velasco of Marian University men’s volleyball was named NACC Defensive Player of the Week after he averaged 4.21 digs per set and recorded a career-high 30 digs in a five-set win at the Cal-Lu-Fornia Invitational — marking his third award — and Marian will travel to Benedictine tomorrow at 7 p.m. for their next match. Envision Greater FDL
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Bones for Life/Awareness Through Movement Class
A class focused on gentle movements designed to enhance movement, balance, posture, and self-awareness.
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Bones for Life and Awareness Through Movement Class
This class focuses on gentle movements designed to improve movement, balance, and posture, accommodating various positions including standing, sitting, and lying down.
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March Monthly Meeting
1-3 p.m. — Fond du Lac Public Library — Free entry — Discuss organizational activities and share your secular and non-secular journeys with the community.
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Stock the Boutique w/Charis
April 1-30 — Lavish Coffee — Bring in baby items for a discount — Help stock a boutique for moms in need with items from the Needs List.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Fond du Lac Family YMCA | YMCA Membership / or daily fee | Engage in gentle movements aimed at enhancing movement, balance, and posture.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Experience gentle movements to enhance your balance, posture, and overall movement confidence.
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Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements aimed at enhancing balance, posture, and overall body awareness.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership required or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to improve balance and posture.
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Easter EGGstravaganza
10 AM – 3 PM — Children's Museum of Fond du Lac — Members: $5, Non-Members: $10 — Enjoy an egg hunt, crafts, and a visit with the Easter Bunny this spring!
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Experience gentle movements to enhance movement, balance, and control.
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22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk
Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.
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