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Friday, July 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Longtime owners Tom and Cathy Deitte retired and began seeking a new owner for Edith’s Bridal— a key downtown business since 1937. The historic building was sold to developer Sam Meyer— who plans to keep retail on the ground floor and convert the upper level into residential suites.  KFIZ

CRIME NEWS

  • On July 2, 2025, Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric J. Toney announced that Judge Andrew Christenson sentenced Zackery Olson to 29 years in prison—15 years confinement and 14 years extended supervision—with convictions for stalking, 10 counts of violating an injunction, two counts of telephone harassment, and three counts of felony bail jumping.  KFIZ

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov. Tony Evers signed the $111 billion, two-year state budget on July 3 which includes a $1.5 billion tax cut package that will lower income taxes for about 1.6 million Wisconsinites — the plan expands tax brackets for lower and middle-income earners, shields retirement income for those 67 and older, and removes the 5% sales tax on household energy bills.  FDL Reporter

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy a family-friendly night of baseball with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders.

    Tue, 7/8/25

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  • Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Experience gentle movements to enhance balance and posture while reprogramming your nervous system.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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  • Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy family-friendly baseball entertainment in Fond du Lac.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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  • Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly fun at a local baseball game with the Dock Spiders.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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  • Fond Du Lac County Fair Kickoff

    6-10 p.m. — FDL County Fairgrounds — Free Admission — Experience the excitement of professional bull riding and barrel racing at the fair's opening night.

    Tue, 7/15/25

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  • 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 that enhance movement, balance, and awareness.

    Wed, 7/16/25

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  • Theology of Bohemian Rhapsody

    7-8 p.m. — Schmitty's Bar & Grill — Free entry — Discover the spiritual themes in Queen's iconic song during an engaging discussion.

    Thu, 7/17/25

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  • Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Green Bay Rockers

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission is charged — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup with family-friendly entertainment and fireworks to celebrate afterward.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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  • 7th Annual SPR Mutt Strut

    8 AM – 12 PM — Oven Island — $5-$25 — Bring your furry friends for a fun-filled day to support local causes.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • Demolition Derby

    2-6 p.m. — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — Tickets available — Watch thrilling car crashes and destruction in this exciting local demolition derby.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.

~ John Wayne

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