Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Bank First is hosting a free document shredding event at 825 W.

Johnson St. in Fond du Lac from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3 so residents can securely dispose of sensitive records; each bag shredded should include a nonperishable food donation to support local pantries.

Two Fond du Lac manufacturers, Elkay Interior Systems and Giddings and Lewis, are competing for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin title, with public voting beginning Monday and the overall winner to be announced on Oct.

27 in Madison.

Organizers of next year's XRoads41 music festival in Oshkosh named Florida Georgia Line (a multi-platinum duo) as the Friday night headliner; the group will perform on Aug.

13, 2027, the night before Tim McGraw, with the festival running from Aug. 12–14, 2027.

St. Lawrence Seminary will hold public prayer events to celebrate the 800th Jubilee Year of St. Francis at Mount Calvary from Sept.

26 to Oct. 1 - activities include guided prayers, confessions at 7 p.m. and a Mass on Sept. 30.

Local farmers are facing diesel prices that have topped $6 a gallon, raising concerns over higher operating costs as harvest time nears.

Fond du Lac farmers face diesel prices exceeding $6 a gallon as global issues push higher costs.

Longtime farmer Tony Schmitz (whose farm has operated for 126 years) said farmers are postponing new contracts while economist David Fuller expects the spike to be short-lived.

Agnesian HealthCare Foundation donated $2,000 to buy age-appropriate books for pediatric patients at SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic — Waupun through its Reach Out and Read program.

Doctors advise families to read together during well-child visits to boost early literacy and development.

Marian University softball will host a fall camp for kids in grades 2–12 on Sunday, Oct.

4 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lenz Fieldhouse; players will learn hitting, defense, and base running for $60 with mail-in registration and limited walk-in spots.

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.

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.