Good morning, Fond du Lac.

As spring cleaning wraps up, local garage sales will soon begin and shoppers are advised to check products for recalls—using mobile recall databases to verify the safety of items like toys and electrical cords before purchasing.

A man was hospitalized for burns today after he poured gasoline on a portable fire pit on North Park Ave in Fond du Lac—his attempt to start a fire caused the liquid to ignite a piece of cardboard and the gasoline to follow its stream to his can, which exploded and burned his hands, arms, and face.

Before 6 p.m. today, Fond du Lac Fire Rescue responded to an explosion and structure fire on North Park Avenue when a man injured himself trying to light his fire pit with gasoline—he was taken to St. Agnes Hospital for treatment.

Marian University professor Michael Garvey earned the James Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award on May 3 for his creative physics lessons — including a giant catapult experiment – while student Brandon Moore received the Erroll B.

Davis, Jr. Achievement Award for his strong academics and leadership on the baseball team. Representatives from Alliant Energy and WAICU presented the awards at a campus recognition dinner.

On May 3rd, Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and CEO of V+J Foods Holding Companies, Inc., gave the keynote address at Marian University’s commencement ceremony at Herr-Baker Field for the graduating class.

The event featured student speaker Connor Powers and required wristbands for guests while the ceremony was live-streamed.

Officials at Taycheedah Correctional Institution announced earlier this week that the Fond du Lac Chief Medical Examiner ruled bacterial pneumonia—accompanied by Influenza A—killed 36-year-old Shawanee Reed and 33-year-old Brittany Doescher in late February and early March.

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.