Good morning, Fond du Lac.

The City of Fond du Lac will host a household hazardous waste drop-off event on Thursday, Sept.

10 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Service Center (530 Doty Street) for residents only, with staff checking photo IDs and requiring participants to remain in their vehicles.

A Burlington store at Forest Plaza has donated $5,000 to Parkside Elementary to buy new classroom supplies + Principal Birschbach said teachers are excited to upgrade learning spaces.

By the end of July, Wisconsin recorded 46 tornadoes including a strong EF3 that injured 68 near Appleton, Neenah and Menasha (Fond du Lac reported no tornado activity) as shifting weather patterns intensified tornado days statewide.

SSM Health at Home Hospice volunteers continue offering comfort and spiritual care to patients and families at Hospice Home of Hope (a 20-bed facility) in the Fond du Lac area.

The service, which began in 1980, now welcomes community members to help share its compassionate mission.

ThedaCare experts say a balanced diet that supports a diverse gut microbiome can boost heart health.

They recommend choosing whole foods and probiotic-rich options (like yogurt and kefir) and urge residents to consult a registered dietitian for personalized advice.

SSM Health awarded a $10,000 grant to the Fond du Lac County Health Department’s Save a Smile Dental Program to support its plan to integrate dental screenings into WIC appointments for families, aiming to reduce scheduling barriers and improve preventive care.

Froedtert ThedaCare hospitals were recognized on the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Hospitals list for high performance in cancer care, heart procedures and rehabilitation (only 16% of hospitals earned these distinctions).