Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Mabel Billington has volunteered more than 14 years with SSM Health at Home Hospice—she provides comfort and support to patients and families in Fond du Lac, Campbellsport, Lomira, and Mayville.

She said her Friday visits help patients feel listened to during hard times.

Multiple Fond du Lac County fire departments responded to a fully engulfed 30 foot by 30 foot shed fire next to Eden Elementary School at 104 Sheridan Street on Tuesday, April 29th — officials evacuated students as wind pushed flames toward a nearby house while sheriff deputies directed traffic.

Moraine Park Technical College honored its key business partners on April 16 at the Fond du Lac Campus Conference Center by naming Seneca Foods as Employer of the Year, Apache Stainless for Excellence in Partnership, Washington County as New Partner of the Year, St. Mary’s Springs Academy for Innovation, and Kleen Test’s Melissa Bielinski as Workforce Development Champion—awarding teams that help build job skills and support local growth. The awards show that strong, long-lasting partnerships make a real difference in job training and community success.

Work continued on Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac as crews installed water service for the Main Street Rehabilitation project — the southbound lane between Merrill Avenue and Division Street closed at 8:00 a.m. and reopened at 12:00 p.m. on April 29.

On April 10, two SSM Health nurses—Heather Evenson and Renee Weier—were honored by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Nursing at the Nightingale Awards ceremony for their exceptional service in patient care.

Evenson, an MSN nurse and educator in Fond du Lac, and Weier, a nursing supervisor with extensive experience, were recognized among the top three nurses in Wisconsin.

Marian University baseball swept Benedictine at home with wins of 14-13 and 13-9.

The team rallied late with a walk-off hit in the first game and an 11-unanswered-run surge in the second, leaving the Eagles two wins away from clinching a spot in the NACC Tournament.

Former Fond du Lac Dock Spiders pitcher Ryan Bergert made his Major League debut for the Padres on April 26 at Petco Park—he pitched a scoreless inning against the Rays.

He becomes the sixth Dock Spiders player to reach the majors and had appeared with Triple-A El Paso earlier this season.

Marian University softball clinched a tournament spot after splitting with Edgewood in two games.

The Sabres lost 8–2 in the first game and won 3–1 in the second game—earning their third straight season appearance and holding a 55–40 all-time record over Edgewood.

Pre-Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — Donation-based entry — Explore crafts and local vendors while enjoying giveaways and raffle baskets.

Spring Market at Lavish Coffee

9 AM – 12 PM — Lavish Coffee — Free entry — Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with coffee and shopping from local vendors.

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 to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Enjoy gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and overall movement awareness.

Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market

8 a.m. – Noon — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Explore over 80 local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.

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 to enhance balance, posture, and movement control.

Salute the Troops Run Series

6:30-11 a.m. — Lakeside Park — Admission charged at registration — Participate in a series of races supporting local veterans, including a half marathon, 5K, and kids’ fun run.

Fondy Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and family activities at this community celebration.

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game

11:35 AM – 1:05 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly entertainment with the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac!

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 to enhance balance, posture, and awareness.