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Fond du Lac
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting on August 22 at Lillian Kast Boudoir’s new storefront at 51 N. Main Street in downtown Fond du Lac—this luxury studio, started in 2020 to empower everyday women, focused on ensuring client privacy and safety. KFIZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at Accent Wealth Management on August 22 to celebrate a strong relationship with the Fond du Lac community. The firm at 54 E. 1st Street offers tailored wealth management services and uses a three-step approach—assess, design, implement. KFIZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 45-year-old Ryan Borgwardt faked his death in a Green Lake kayak accident last year before fleeing overseas—he will return to Green Lake County court on Tuesday the 26th to plead on a misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer. KFIZ
- ➤ On August 21st, Judge Laura Lavey sentenced Elia Antonio to 34 years of initial confinement plus 20 years of extended supervision for human trafficking, failing to protect her child and bail jumping—Juan Rocha Mejia received 40 years of initial confinement plus 20 years of extended supervision for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old linked to a trafficking incident on May 12th. KFIZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Apartment listing prices in Fond du Lac dropped 4% from last year's median of $1,078 as listings reached $1,035 in July—up from $999 last month, according to Zumper data. FDL Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marian University will host a 9-part series on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition with Sister Dianne Bergant, Ph.D., teaching at Stayer Auditorium starting Tuesday, August 26 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.—the public may attend in person or watch on the CSA YouTube channel. Envision Greater FDL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 2 on Highway 49 from Brandon’s west village limits to just south of Griswold Street in Ripon for a $2.1 million project that will mill and resurface the roadway, widen paved shoulders, and install new markings—curb ramps and curb and gutter replacements are also included. The road will remain open during daytime flagging operations and individual lane closures and is expected to be done in about 30 days around mid November. KFIZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dan George, an SSM Health Pharmacy Division Street clinical pharmacist, was named the recipient of the BEE Award—recognizing his excellent teamwork and bedside medication delivery support with translation—after his colleague nominated him for his extra effort in improving patient care. Envision Greater FDL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Fond du Lac County, median home listing prices held at $374,900 in July; the price is 6.2% lower than last July's $407,200 value. About 100 new listings appeared and homes stayed on the market for a median of 49 days (compared to the national 58 days), showing brisk market activity. FDL Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Photos by Amy Ackerman of A Flash Of Sunshine Photography capture the North Fond du Lac vs Ripon football game on August 21, 2025—showing players in action during the local match. KFIZ
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Labor Day Parade
11 AM - 12 PM — Veterans Park — Free — Celebrate Labor Day with a vibrant parade that showcases community spirit along Main Street.
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Fondue Fest
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Fond du Lac Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a melting pot of live music, fondue delights, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Celebration of Giving: Honoring 50 Years
5-8 p.m. — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — RSVP required — Commemorate 50 years of community philanthropy with dinner, networking, and grant announcements.
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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 — Engage in gentle movements to improve movement, balance, and posture.
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Bones for Life/ATM® Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.
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Fondy Food Truck Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of diverse food offerings, live music, and family-friendly activities at this year's festival.
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