Good morning, Fond du Lac.

SSM Health provided a $10,000 community gift to Sigma to expand its support programs for unhoused students and families in crisis, helping boost aid from 51 students in 2025 to at least 75 in 2026 (including hygiene, food, and weekend fuel pack initiatives).

Envision Greater Fond du Lac celebrates Chamber Month this September by highlighting local business leadership and economic impact.

The organization will host Member Appreciation Night on Sept. 15 (in partnership with Shea Electric) offering live music, food and drinks for community connection.

Ripon College will expand its tuition match to offer nationwide free tuition to incoming students from households earning $100K or less beginning in fall 2027 — a shift from its previous Midwest-only program.

The Fond du Lac YMCA will display the Youth Voice Project Traveling Banners during Sept.

14 — 16 to share youth experiences with vaping and invite visitors to learn about nicotine prevention. Local coordinator Johanna Brotz will be on site from 4 — 5 p.m. daily to answer questions.

Former Governor Marty Schreiber will speak Tuesday, Sept.

29 at SSM Health Adult Day Services in Fond du Lac to share caregiving advice from his experience with Alzheimer’s; tours begin at 5 p.m. and a book signing follows, with free autographed copies for the first 20 registrants, registration required.

School has resumed and ThedaCare nurse practitioner Hannah Gracyalny advises parents to adjust busy children’s schedules by allowing time for play and rest, as overscheduling can affect family well-being.

She recommends reviewing activity commitments early in the school year.

Marian University men's soccer fell 4-0 to Carthage in its season opener on Sept.

2. Carthage controlled the game (20 shots to 7) while Marian increased efforts in the second half but did not score.

Marian University women’s soccer finished its season opener with a 0-0 tie against Augustana on Wednesday, Sept.

2. Marian registered more shots and controlled play early on (6 shots in the first half), but neither team found a goal.

Donut Do Drugs Run

Join us for the Donut Do Drugs 2 mile/5k/10k Run on October 17, 2026, bringing our community together to promote drug prevention, raise overdose awareness, and honor lives lost. the 10K features 1,000 in cash prizes, with $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both the mens and women's divisions.