Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin is launching its Big Draft campaign—with help from Packers CEO Mark Murphy—to find 700 new mentors. The effort aims to match over 100 youth waiting for a mentor and give community members a chance to support local kids. WBAY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac man Eric Perry was sentenced to 50 years in prison and 20 years of extended supervision after his December conviction for armed robbery and the fatal shooting of Benzel Rose during an October 17, 2021 incident—matching serial numbers and blood spatter linked him to the crime. KFIZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ THELMA will host Perspectives 2025, an art show featuring 71 pieces by Wisconsin Visual Artists with an opening reception on March 29th from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibition will run until May 9th and was selected by art experts to bring a competitive display to Fond du Lac. Envision Greater FDL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marian University announced that 252 full-time students made the Dean’s List and 124 earned a spot on the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students qualified for the Dean’s List with a 3.5 GPA or higher while those on the President’s List achieved a 4.0 GPA — a sign of strong academic performance. KFIZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior Aaron Velasco of Marian University repeated as NACC Defensive Player of the Week after recording 22 digs and 16 kills in a five-set win over Illinois Tech—he will face Concordia Wisconsin tomorrow at 7 p.m. in NACC action. Envision Greater FDL
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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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Easter Story Time with Grammy Seibel
9-10 a.m. — Lavish Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy Easter stories with Grammy Seibel and treat your kids to cookies and coloring fun.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
10 AM – 2 PM — Hotel Retlaw, Crystal Ballroom — $14.95 – $48.95 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful buffet and family activities, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny.
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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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