Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
🏘️ Community
The ARC of Fond du Lac is hosting its 18th annual silent auction to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Forty-three items from local businesses can be bid on online until Friday, Aug. 7 at 4:00 p.m. before the golf outing at Whispering Springs Golf Club.
Residents joined National Night Out on Wednesday, Aug.
5 to foster neighborhood bonds (KFIZ News-Talk shared photos that captured the event's spirit).
The Alto Fair will start Wednesday, Aug.
12 and continue through Thursday (a 4-H and Farm Bureau event known for its small-town charm) with livestock judging, live music by Copper Box, fireworks, carnival rides, and a parade at 1 p.m.; a country breakfast is served each morning.
Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac celebrated its upgraded Gnewuch Family FLEX Auditorium on August 5 with a ribbon cutting and live music during the Museum Music Medley event.
The space now features a new performance stage, improved audio+video equipment, and permanent donor recognition for community use.
💼 Business
Newsweek released its annual Best Places to Work In America list on Aug.
5, recognizing several Fond du Lac area companies for strong employee satisfaction. Bergstrom Automotive, Kwik Trip, Froedtert/Theda Care, Michels Corporation, Oshkosh Corporation & Sargento Cheese were celebrated for their good work-life balance.
Shea Electric & Communications, a local company, is marking 20 years of service by donating over $1.25 million+ to support nonprofits, schools, and community projects.
The business continues to engage its employees in volunteer work and community sponsorships across the region.
🎓 Education
Ripon College announced a change to its curriculum by adding new fields and phasing out two offerings.
The adjustments will affect course options for future academic terms (more details will be shared soon).
🏥 Health
Online sports betting in Wisconsin may raise gambling addiction risks as diagnoses and hotline calls have increased since legalization, with treatment options remaining limited.
Experts say the brain reacts similarly to gambling and substance use, and research continues on safer intervention methods.
🏈 Sports
Marian University volleyball programs have opened registration for a grass tournament fundraiser happening Saturday, Aug.
15. Pool play will start at 8:00 a.m. on Morningside Drive behind Woodworth Middle School, with men’s triples costing $100.50 and women’s quads costing $111—winners will earn a t-shirt and game admission.
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