Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Marian University announced its 2026 Business and Industry Award recipients, honoring seven local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders at an event on Oct.

21 at Marian University. The awards include Business of the Year for Wrightway Home Improvements and Economic Development for Fond du Lac Festivals, with proceeds benefitting student scholarships.

Philly’s on Fourth sold one winning ticket for a $132,000 Badger 5 jackpot on Saturday, Sept.

5, while Krist Food Mart in Rhinelander sold the other ticket & winners have 180 days to claim their prizes.

Area high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program with students from Fond du Lac High School and other local schools competing for nearly $24 million.

They must submit additional materials to advance, and winners will be chosen from April to July.

Fox Valley Technical College + UW-Oshkosh signed new transfer agreements for business programs, letting graduates move 60+ credits into bachelor’s degrees in accounting, finance, business management and marketing.

The partnerships create a clear path to higher education and promising careers.

Fond du Lac County first responders marked 25 years since 9/11 today, recalling how the tragic events led to a unified dispatch center (improving communication for fire, law enforcement, and EMS) and expanded rescue roles for firefighters.

SSM Health provided a $5,000 community benefit gift to the Fondy CARES program to boost access to in-school mental health services for underinsured and uninsured students in the Fond du Lac School District.

The funding supports a 15-session counseling model for up to 20 students in the 2026-2027 school year.

ThedaCare explained Tuesday, Sept.

8 that media figures sharing their frozen shoulder challenges have raised local awareness for the condition that most affects women over 40 during perimenopause, and Dr. Linkous said treatment includes physical therapy and medication with recovery lasting one to three years.

Marian University men’s golf team competed at the Culver’s Edgewood Fall Invitational and finished 17th while player Brady Brenner posted rounds of 75 and 72, scoring four birdies in total.

UW-Stout won the event—Andrew Bauer earned medalist honors as other players improved their scores.

Marian University men’s soccer rallied in the second half but lost 4-2 to the Vikings on September 8 — Lawrence dominated play with early goals and a 15-3 advantage in shots that kept the Sabres at a 13-5-3 record against the Vikings.

Marian University field hockey lost its season opener to Ohio Wesleyan 8-2 on Sept.

8. The loss marked the program's first season opener defeat as Ohio Wesleyan dominated in shots and penalty corners.

Marian University women’s volleyball swept Macalester yesterday winning 25-10, 25-16, 25-22 and recorded 14 aces for its best service performance since Nov.

7, 2024.

The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders announced that Alex Bernhardt joined as Box Office Manager; a native of Appleton (and future UW–Oshkosh graduate with six years at the Timber Rattlers), he will help improve fan experiences at Herr-Baker Field as the team gears up for the Spring season.

Marian University men’s soccer battled to a 2-2 draw against Ripon in the Highway 23 Derby on Tuesday, Sept.

8 (after a fast start by Ripon). Jay Wolcott scored his first goal of the season and Brayden Johnson gave Marian its first lead (evening the Derby series 1-1-1).

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.