Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
🎓 Education
Marian University women’s basketball has scheduled camps for middle and high school students to train with the team’s coaching staff.
The middle school camp will be held August 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at a cost of $50 while the high school camp will take place August 7 and 8 with sessions from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at $60—campers must check in 15 minutes early and receive free snacks and a t-shirt.
🌲 Environment
Vanguard Renewables will soon open an anaerobic digestion facility at Dinnerbell Farms in Fond du Lac County to convert over 100,000 tons of food waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
The project partners the Grahl family with food waste sources like Johnsonville to help supply gas for about 5,000 homes and boost local sustainability.
🏛️ Government
The state DOT is designing two new specialty license plates that will be available in January and will cost $15 when issued with a $25 annual fee while expected to bring in $16.6 million over two years to help pay for road and bridge projects.
The blackout plate will have a black background with white letters and the butter-yellow plate will honor the state’s dairy industry — both designs aim to boost state revenue — following a budget approval by state lawmakers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on July 8 that Gov. Tony Evers could ban conversion therapy after a legislative committee overstepped its power by blocking a rule.
The 4-3 decision curbed the committee’s authority—changing how state rules may be set in the future.
State officials have maintained minimum Medicaid rates for assisted living facilities & group homes serving Family Care members in the new budget to support stable wages and prevent service cuts.
The bipartisan deal approved July 3 provides $258 million annually from state and federal funds to ensure consistent support for long-term care providers.
🏥 Health
SSM Health donated $10,000 on July 8 to the Moraine Park Technical College Foundation to fund scholarships in nursing, nursing assistant and medical assistant programs — the gift supports students entering growing healthcare fields amid a national shortage of care professionals.
This contribution helps prepare local students for careers in healthcare and strengthens the community's medical workforce.
Registered nurse Crystal Wormet from SSM Health at Home—Hospice was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for her kind care as noted by a patient’s family and was recognized in a brief ceremony.
She received a certificate, a pin and a hand‑carved sculpture called A Healer’s Touch to honor her work.
🎉 Fond du Lac Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music Under the Stars: Talk of the Town
7-8:30 p.m. — Buttermilk Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening with friends and family while listening to live swing and jazz music.
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