Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Gas prices have spiked in northeast Wisconsin this week as Fond du Lac County now offers the cheapest at $3.91 a gallon while Door and Brown Counties exceed $4.

Supply chain issues & global conflicts have driven these increases and prices may rise another 20 to 40 cents soon.

Diesel reached a record $6.11 per gallon on Tuesday, Sept.

15 in Wisconsin, and experts warn that price relief may take months as global and domestic factors remain unresolved (including a restriction on Russian diesel exports).

Marian University is hosting a virtual session at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept.

28 for alumni, friends, faculty, and community members to learn about upcoming travel opportunities to Costa Rica (May 2027) and Croatia (Dec. 2027). Attendees will receive itineraries, ask questions, and learn how to reserve spots for these trips.

CentralStar Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2027 paid-summer internship program, offering hands-on experience in dairy and beef production, research, and milk analysis.

Applications are accepted through Oct. 31, and the internships will take place in Wisconsin + Michigan.

Work is now complete on eastbound Johnson Street as the road reopens to traffic Monday afternoon.

Crews will now work on the westbound lanes, which will be closed for several days to install sanitary sewer & water main and restore pavement.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and the public to avoid baiting and feeding deer to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease.

Counties enforce bans that reset with additional cases + following these rules supports a healthier deer herd.

SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic is offering flu vaccinations for adults and children at multiple locations — including sites at 420 E.

Division Street, Fox Lake, Ripon, and Waupun starting September 30; appointments are encouraged and COVID-19 vaccines will be given if available.

As school sports resume today, ThedaCare encourages student athletes to use neuromuscular training to improve landing, cutting & balance to help prevent ACL injuries.

Coaches, families & students are advised to add a 10- to 20-minute warmup in practices, tryouts and games as part of a well-planned preseason routine.

Marian University women’s golf won the Marian Invite today with a team score of 325 at home, marking their second straight win.

The team placed its players in the top four with Jessy Merrell scoring a 78 & earning her first medalist honor.

Marian University field hockey player Shaelyn Klassen was named CFHC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring seven points to help her team sweep DePauw and Wittenberg at home.

She will face Denison on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. for the Homecoming tripleheader.

After a year and a half of fundraising, local donors raised over ($168,000) for a new baseball field at Taylor Park in Rosendale; the field will be completed in coming weeks in time for the spring season.

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.