Good morning, Fond du Lac.

May brought local changes as The Passenger Lounge opened in a historic depot and The Big Garlic expanded with a new location, while readers noted Division Street’s potholes and the former UW campus transformed into a multi-use county facility.

The Arc’s Special Olympics Bowling Team will host Unified Bowling Night this summer at a local bowling alley.

Community members will bowl alongside the athletes for an evening of fun and inclusion.

Jennifer Riedeman celebrated 25 years at National Exchange Bank & Trust on June 2 — she began as a financial advisor in 2001 and now serves on the Rosendale-Brandon School Board after growing up in Oshkosh and earning degrees at UW–Oshkosh.

Wisconsin dairies reported profit expectations dropped from 74% last year to 46% today as rising costs + worker shortages squeezed margins and shifted focus to higher-value milk for cheese production.

Producers plan to boost efficiency soon to meet growing global demand.

St. Lawrence Seminary High School will host its 14th Summer Action Retreat for boys in grades 7-9 from June 15-17 at its Mount Calvary campus.

Registration is $50 per student and open until June 10 (transportation will be available from several Wisconsin cities).

The Wisconsin DNR announced that residents can visit state parks, forests and trails for free this weekend and enjoy free fishing on June 6-7 without a license, although size and bag limits apply.

A Find a Park tool online helps locate properties to explore.

A ThedaCare nurse practitioner recommends five key screenings (mammogram, colonoscopy, HPV test, bone density exam and cardiovascular check) to help women track health changes before they become problems.

She emphasizes preventive care so women can catch issues early and stay well.

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital was named among 508 U.S. hospitals with a zero CAUTI rate, one of only 10 in Wisconsin, highlighting its commitment to safe patient care+ The CMS data from July 2024 through June 2025 supports its strong infection prevention efforts.

SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital will host an open house on Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in its cafeteria to mark 75 years.

The event unveils donor wall, features art and bids farewell to President DeAnn Thurmer before her July 1 retirement — honoring decades of care.

A new senior housing project is taking shape at the former UWO campus — a historic site — and it will provide updated living spaces for seniors in coming months.

The Dock Spiders earned a 6-0 shutout over the Lakeshore Chinooks at Herr-Baker Field on June 3 with Sebastian Khan pitching seven strong innings and home runs sparking four runs.

They will meet the Chinooks Monday at 11:35 a.m. during a weather science event by WFRV Local 5.

Marian baseball student-athletes earned CSC Academic All-District honors on June 2 after strong seasons in the classroom and on the field.

Junior Marc Jones, sophomore Ayden Kanaman, and junior Carson McLean delivered impressive stats and academic achievements.

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders beat the Mallards 16 to 8 on the road thanks to eight RBI from Luke Meyer.

They will play the Lakeshore Chinooks Friday night at Kapco Park and Sunday afternoon at Herr Baker Field (with free reversible bucket hats for early fans).

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.

Nike Baseball Camp at Herr-Baker Field

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — $299 for a 3-day camp — Enhance your baseball skills while creating lasting memories with professional coaching from Dock Spiders players.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements that enhance movement, balance, and posture.

Walley-ball Tournament at Walleye Weekend

3-5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — $50 registration fee — Gather your team for a weekend of exciting Walley-ball softball games!

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements designed to improve movement, balance, and body awareness.

Listening Party: Thelma Thursdays

7-9 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience a vibrant summer night of live music featuring the Americana sounds of Listening Party.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Experience gentle movements to improve balance and awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/daily fee — Experience gentle movements to enhance balance and posture in a supportive environment.