Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
Jade’s Promise Dog Rescue, a foster-based nonprofit founded in Plymouth, helps families support their dogs by building a foster network and offering programs.
It will host a free launch party at Camp Y-Koda’s Johnsonville Lodge on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1–5 p.m. for community members to learn more.
On Friday, Oct. 2, Comfort Keepers of Fond du Lac celebrated two years of local ownership with a ribbon cutting at its office (490 W.
Rolling Meadows Dr., Suite 4) and joined community members for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Society Insurance (based in Fond du Lac) was named to the 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships List for a second year after earning the highest rating in Excellence in Experiential Learning.
The insurer has offered hands-on work experience to students since 2007.
We Energies announced its electric customers will receive over $32M in automatic bill credits this fall due to lower fuel expenses.
Residential users will get about $13 to $14 off their bills based on October usage and their billing cycle.
Marian University partnered with LeRoy Butler to launch a special #36 pink jersey sale on Oct.
8 that benefitted the Working Families Grant Program for single parents. The limited-edition jersey, honoring Butler’s Packers legacy, helped offset college costs (a boost for local families).
Experts say Wisconsin’s mild winter driven by an El Niño may let more ticks and mosquitoes survive into next year.
Residents should prepare for a longer allergy season + increased West Nile virus risk.
Fond du Lac residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct.
8, raising over $162,000 (with an expected total of $180,000 by Dec. 31) to support local families with education, care services, and a 24/7 helpline.
The Boys & Girls Club today received a $50,000 donation from Agnesian HealthCare Foundation to expand social-emotional learning and mental health services for local youth in Fond du Lac.
The donation builds on previous support to help members feel more safe and connected.
A Caledonia home is showcasing a large Halloween display to raise money for breast cancer awareness, drawing local interest early this season and already raising $150 (with help from a dozen volunteers).
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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