Daily
Fond du Lac
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SSM Health Treffert Studios is hosting the third annual Sensory-Inclusive Touch a Truck event on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Airport; if it rains, the event will move to Tuesday, June 2 at the same time and location. KFIZ
- ➤ Fond du Lac County Campus hosted tours May 8 at the former UW campus where visitors saw the Prairie Theater, repurposed gym, and Public Safety Training Center with virtual reality training amid scenic ponds & Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum. FDL Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Woodworth Middle School canceled classes Wednesday after a fire overnight damaged the kiln room and art classroom (101 Morningside Dr.) in Fond du Lac, and firefighters responded quickly while the cause remains under investigation. WBAY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac will offer free admission for military members and their families from May 16 to Labor Day as part of the Blue Star Museums program, and it will join the America 250 Grand Parade to honor military service (with hands-on exhibits and stories of independence). Envision Greater FDL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary Catholic Schools Academy named Sophia Loehr as valedictorian and Jackson Pelz as salutatorian for the Class of 2026, highlighting their academic achievement. Loehr will attend St. Norbert College for elementary education and Pelz will study engineering at Notre Dame (today). FDL Reporter
- ➤ Seven local students received scholarships totaling $17,000 from the Hazel L. Stephenson Scholarship Fund for the upcoming school year at UW System schools. The fund, established over 50 years ago, supports county students pursuing degrees in fields such as law, engineering and health. FDL Reporter
- ➤ Moraine Park Technical College president Bonnie Baerwald and 15 technical college leaders said Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal announced May 11 will shift funding from local property taxes to state support (instead of providing new investment), leaving colleges less able to expand training for local workforce needs. Envision Greater FDL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Paul Schwalbach (a local pharmacist) won the $50,000 grand prize at the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Samaritan Cash Raffle on May 13; over 4,100 tickets raised nearly $102,000 to fund the Samaritan Clinic that serves about 750 underinsured patients each year. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ Villa Rosa Assisted Living will host a free public open house on Friday, June 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at its N8120 County WW facility in Mt. Calvary (tours of the 20-apartment complex, free blood pressure readings, snacks plus door prizes) to highlight its care services. Envision Greater FDL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University softball has opened camp registration for Mondays at Marian, set to run from June 15 to July 13 at Smith Field and Lenz Fieldhouse. Middle/high school sessions run 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while elementary sessions run 1 to 3 p.m. — fees range from $40 to $140. Envision Greater FDL
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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 to improve balance, posture, and control.
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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 to improve balance, posture, and body awareness.
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NFDL K9 Fundraiser Live Music Benefit
4-8 p.m. — Charlie's Banquet Hall & Pub — Silent auctions and live auction — Enjoy live music and support K9 services with variety tunes and fun prizes.
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Logan Spicer Live at Ziegler Winery
2-5 p.m. — Ziegler Winery — 2-drink minimum — Enjoy authentic Southern country music while savoring handcrafted wines and scenic vineyard views.
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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 to enhance balance, posture, and body awareness.
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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 designed to enhance movement, balance, and posture.
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Mr. P's Gym Games
11 AM – 12 PM — Wonder — Included with Play — Enjoy an engaging and energetic session of active games led by Mr. P.
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Sunset on the Water Live Music
2-8 p.m. — Sunset On The Water — Free — Enjoy live music by THE DOWN GLOW at this scenic venue in Fond du Lac.
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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 to enhance balance, posture, and body awareness.
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Pups Purrs & Paints
11 AM - 3 PM — Fond du Lac Beer Company — Free — Enjoy a day of fun with raffles, painting, and adoptable animals at this community event.
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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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