Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac readers identified a pothole-filled stretch on East Division between North Marr and South Park as the worst road as of today amid ongoing repair concerns; they also noted other areas that need work and encourage residents to report them to Public Works.

Starting Tuesday, June 9 until Aug.

18, Holy Family Catholic Community will offer free bagged lunches at 11 locations in Fond du Lac and open its warming shelter at 73 E. First St. every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help residents beat the heat.

Fond du Lac Veterans Park nears completion after honor tiles were installed to pay tribute to veterans (a local symbolic gesture).

Officials say final touches will be applied soon.

SSM Health volunteers awarded six scholarships to local high school seniors planning health care careers.

Three $2,000 awards came from Fond du Lac volunteers, one from Waupun, and two $1,000 technical school grants were announced, with recipients choosing fields such as speech therapy (Horace Mann) and nursing.

Marian University held its Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony on May 6 (honoring awards for advising, teaching, long service, and adjunct excellence) to recognize dedication and community impact.

Fond du Lac Public Library is launching Summer Reading 2026 on Monday, June 1 with reading challenges and special events for adults, teens, and kids at the Main Library (32 Sheboygan St.) and Buechel Branch (1132 E.

Johnson St.) near Festival Foods.

Fond du Lac School District was named one of 16 nationally recognized for rising reading and math scores (the Education Scorecard showed a 200-place improvement from 2021 to 2025) and Superintendent Matt Steinbarth credited new teaching methods and partnerships for the growth.

Local law enforcement is running the Click It or Ticket campaign from May 18 to 31 to remind drivers to buckle up for safety as heavy traffic is expected for Memorial Day weekend & to reduce injuries on our roads.

Families are urged to prepare important medical documents before their child turns 18 — when privacy and decision-making rights change — with guidance from chaplain Maria Lodenkamp of Bellin Health to secure essential care details.

The 2025 Consumer Confidence Report is now available online and shows the detected contaminants and compliance with drinking water rules from the past year; residents needing a hard copy can contact the Water Business Office at 920-322-3680 (or by email).

Country star Luke Combs visited a lemonade stand in Cleveland on Saturday and tipped three local boys $120+ the surprise lifted their spirits as the stand earned $300 total, with plans to save part of their earnings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fine Arts Fair at Lakeside Park

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI — Free entry — Explore a vibrant collection of fine arts and enjoy live music and family activities by Lake Winnebago.