Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
ThedaCare is hosting A Walk to Remember on Sunday, Oct.
4, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve to support families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss (registration is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with a tree-planting ceremony and brief meditation planned).
Nine people (including six children) were hospitalized with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning early Wednesday at a Town of Osceola home when first responders arrived just after 2 a.m. and deputies said the incident is under investigation.
Nine residents were taken to area hospitals after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident hit a home in Armstrong shortly after 2 a.m. on Sept.
30.
Sylvan Grove Farms asked customers to pay in full at its self-serve stand—after missing over $1,000 in its first month.
Owners said they reviewed camera footage and will add license plate recognition cameras if underpayments continue.
On Sept. 30, WMC and BMO announced 16 Wisconsin-made products advancing in the Coolest Thing contest.
Voting starts today at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.6 so the Top 8 will be named ahead of a winner announcement at a Business Day event on Oct.27.
GasBuddy data shows Wisconsin’s diesel prices soared 86.5% on Sept.
29 while regular gas climbed 51.6% from last year — making the state lead in diesel markups amid ongoing global tensions.
Erin Zinke has been named the new Roberts Extension Director at the Boys & Girls Club, bringing a wealth of experience from summer teaching and tutoring at Pier (she served the Club’s summer programs for eight years).
She will support youth programs in Fond du Lac moving forward.
Tyler Anderson, who survived two suicide attempts and now leads the EVS team at Froedtert Hospital (34), shared his mental health journey during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to encourage others to seek help.
He credited family and therapy for his recovery and stressed that vulnerability can bring hope.
Marian University ACHA D2 hockey dropped two one-goal games to open its season, losing a home contest (3-2) and an away match (4-3) to Purdue Northwest as power-play scores influenced the outcome.
Marian University field hockey players Charlotte Touw and Emilee Clarey were named CFHC Players of the Week after wins over Wooster and Kenyon (Touw recorded nine points including a game-winning goal while Clarey made eight saves).
Marian will open conference play Saturday, Oct. 3 at CUW.
Marian University men’s bowling began its season at the Hammer Golden Eagle Invite on Sept.
30 and finished 12th with 7,591 total pins; the varsity team scored steadily while the reserve squad placed 16th among 23 teams.
The North Fond du Lac girls volleyball team beat Ripon in four sets on Tuesday, Sept.
29 (photos by Amy Ackerman from A Flash Of Sunshine Photography captured the action).
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.
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