Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Holy Family Catholic Community will host a three-day festival from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17 to celebrate its 25th anniversary, offering a fish fry at Avenue 795 on Friday, live music, family games, and food at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, and a bilingual Mass + folk music performance on Sunday before the festival concludes at 5:00 pm.

Big Brothers Big Sisters in Fond du Lac County launched a $1.95M capital campaign to build a new mentoring center and expand its services, having raised over $1M so far.

The group partnered with Grande Cheese Company to start a program that pairs 10 volunteers with local youth every other Wednesday during the 2024-25 school year—this effort is aimed at reducing the waiting list for mentors.

On Monday, July 28th, a tanker truck carrying 6000 gallons of liquid manure overturned near W3324 Schumacher Road in northeast Fond du Lac County—law enforcement called the Department of Natural Resources and closed the road for cleanup.

M3 Insurance released its 2025 employee benefits report, Momentum, to help employers learn about new trends such as rising pharmacy costs and changes to care networks.

The report shows shifts in focus areas (like direct primary care, gene therapies, and social factors) and drops one-size-fits-all wellness programs (a move toward personalized care).

27-year-old Taylor Sanchez was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her 68-year-old cellmate at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in July 2023 after she changed her plea to no contest.

Deputies arrested two Milwaukee men during a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County on July 29 and seized two illegally possessed firearms—one a stolen Glock 17 with a modified sear and one a Glock 43X—as officials work with the ATF and Milwaukee PD on the investigation.

The city closed the northbound lane of North Main Street at the intersection with Johnson Street so crews can repair concrete failures caused by extreme heat — the lane will remain closed until 7 a.m. July 31 — and drivers should use alternate routes.

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 promote easier movement, balance, and body awareness.

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 body awareness in a supportive environment.

Dock Spiders Game with WLA Alumni

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — $15 adult/ $10 child — Celebrate WLA alumni with a fun evening of baseball, food, and activities for all ages.

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 to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.

Holy Family Catholic Community 25th Anniversary Festival

5-8 p.m. — Avenue 795 — $14-$22 — Celebrate 25 years with a fish fry and live polka music from the Mike Schneider Band.

Race the Lake Cycling Event

5:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Lakeside Park — Admission charged — Pedal through an unforgettable 89-mile cycling journey around stunning Lake Winnebago.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

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