Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac Family YMCA and Boys & Girls Club have launched a joint capital campaign—Our Future Together, Reimagined—to expand and renovate their shared community center with improved security, an indoor walking track, and a dedicated cafeteria for youth programs.

The campaign has already raised over $5 million from major donors and now seeks an extra $500,000 from community supporters to complete the project.

A Michigan man—John DeMay—will share his tragic story about his 17-year-old son who died from online sextortion at a presentation scheduled for September 24th at Fond du Lac High School from 6-8 p.m. The Fond du Lac Police Department will join a discussion panel on local sextortion trends and prevention strategies—parental discretion is advised.

Fond du Lac residents will drop off household hazardous waste on September 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 530 Doty St.—they must bring photo ID and place all items in their vehicles as staff verify residency without exiting.

The driver of a construction dump truck sustained minor injuries on Wednesday, September 3rd when the vehicle, hauling cement pieces and rebar, left the roadway near Brown Road—just east of Townline Road—and rolled into a field; responders including town fire, ambulance, sheriff deputies and state patrol troopers arrived and Whealon Towing later removed the wreckage.

On Sept. 3, a deputy from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office made a traffic stop in a Walmart parking lot that turned into a police chase when the driver fled—deputies later found the suspect vehicle abandoned behind a grocery store, recovered 2.3 pounds of marijuana from a discarded backpack, and took a 28-year-old passenger into custody.

The EAA Aviation Museum announced a full lineup of events for fall and winter that will include a Speaker Series with talks on Sept.

11, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20, a Space Day on Oct. 25 with flights and hands-on activities, and a Christmas in the Air open house on Dec. 6 with Santa arriving by helicopter (tickets cost $5 for nonmembers). The museum will also host the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet on Dec. 12 with a dinner and keynote presentation.

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital earned national praise for its stroke care after receiving the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines—Gold Plus award and a Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designation.

The awards show the hospital’s commitment to saving lives and shortening recovery times for stroke patients in the greater Fond du Lac area.

SSM Health has donated $10,000 to the Children’s Museum to support year-round programs focused on children’s health and wellness—programs like Garden Club, Super Saturday, and Screen Free Week.

The donation continues a partnership that began in 2006 and will help local kids learn healthy habits through play.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.