Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Destination Lake Winnebago Region ends its decade-long role as Waupun’s official tourism entity on August 31 as the city launches its own bureau.

The organization will now focus on promoting Fond du Lac and nearby communities with expanded digital marketing + enhanced local support.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac welcomed three new households from out of state to the county through its MakeMyMove Talent Attraction Program on Aug.

21. The initiative aims to attract 32 families who will support local jobs, schools, and businesses.

Local community highlights include the Holy Family Summer Festival at the County Fairgrounds today and a new inclusive playground for Big Brothers Big Sisters members.

Several nonprofits and groups launched free haircuts at the Holy Family Warming Shelter and expanded wellness at local centers (and work to boost workforce opportunities).

Marian University has opened registration for its Hall of Fame Induction and Alumni Awards Ceremony Dinner on Sept.

19 at the Sodexo Dining Room in the Stayer Center; the 15th annual Korbie Classic golf tournament starts Sept. 18 at Whispering Springs—early-bird rates end Sept. 7 with registration closing Sept. 11.

Fond du Lac couple Ahmoni Gonzalez and Mariah Bongers are quarter-finalists in America’s Favorite Couple contest — a fundraiser for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana — after a spontaneous Brazil trip marked the start of their relationship; the contest runs through Aug.

27.

Marian University will welcome incoming and returning students beginning Aug.

23 — new Sabres arrive from 23 states and 4 countries to join a diverse campus community. The university offers personalized academics, career-focused programs, and opportunities for service and experiential learning.

On August 21, Wisconsin transportation and education officials urged drivers to slow down in school zones and check for pedestrians and bicyclists as the new school year began; families were encouraged to talk with young drivers about road safety.

On Aug. 20, health officials reported that seventeen Wisconsin residents became ill with E. coli and salmonella after eating alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts and Calco brands grown in Minnesota — they advise avoiding these products as investigations continue.

ThedaCare Physicians in Fond du Lac shared a new framework that uses the 5 C’s to help parents set healthy screen time habits for kids.

Dr Olson’s guidelines encourage balancing digital use with activity + clear communication and advise caregivers to consult with pediatricians for personalized tips.

St. Mary's Springs Academy will dedicate its new Hyland Field today with a ribbon-cutting at 12:40 p.m. in honor of legendary coach Bob Hyland before the Ledgers face Darlington at 1 p.m.

The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders will debut their alternate identity, the Wisconsin Pull Tabs, in select 2027 games to celebrate a local pull tabs tradition in taverns and clubs.

The team will launch themed promotions with Lake Winnebago Shantymen Night and offer special merchandise online.