Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, October 7, Fond du Lac County fire departments held a combined open house at the county fairgrounds to promote fire prevention during Fire Prevention Week. The event featured equipment displays and live demonstrations—helping the community learn about fire safety. KFIZ
- ➤ Envision Greater Fond du Lac hired Terri Alexander as Program Coordinator in August to lead Young Professionals of Fond du Lac and support community programs — she earned her master's at Purdue and is eager to help local young leaders grow. Envision Greater FDL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 800 Fond du Lac residents joined the Oct. 4 Walk to End Alzheimer's to raise over $160K for care, education and a 24/7 helpline – Team Couge’s Crew earned the Blair Cares Award for their fundraising in memory of their mother – the event supported vital services for families facing the disease. FDL Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marian University ACHA D3 hockey earned its first win in a split series with Saint Mary’s after an 8—2 loss on the road and a 5—3 win at home; key goals by Karl Werner and Roenick Vosburg helped the Sabres improve their record to 3—2—0 against the Cardinals. Envision Greater FDL
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Build A House Bingo
9:30 p.m. — Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 270 — $50 — Enjoy Italian cuisine while playing bingo to support Habitat for Humanity and win exciting prizes.
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The Spine Stealers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $15-18 — Experience spooky folk music inspired by dark lakes and nostalgia as you kick off the concert series.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee required — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance and body awareness.
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Valley Fox Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $15-$18 — Experience a Midwestern folk power trio blending bold harmonies with gritty string music.
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2025 Monster March
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Monsters, princesses, and action heroes parade while children trick-or-treat at downtown businesses.
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