Good morning, Fond du Lac.

A vacant downtown building may become a Halloween haunted house when a local nonprofit uses it for a fundraiser — Sam Meyer of Meyer Property Group says the 18,000 sqft former Edith’s Bridal building at 9 South Main is available at no cost if it meets safety and fire department requirements.

Menards stores in Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan are collecting unopened, nonperishable food items for local pantries until Oct.

31 (donation boxes are placed near the exits) as food banks recommend shelf-stable staples like canned goods and pasta.

Chamber leaders met in Minocqua this week for the WCCE Annual Conference and Retreat.

The three-day event offered professional development and networking, with sessions on state competitiveness and economic growth (including presentations from local business and chamber leaders).

Drivers in Fond du Lac face lane closures on West Scott Street as the eastbound lanes between Brooke Street and North Military Road close for repairs from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.

13 until Friday, Oct. 16 (a detour directs traffic via Brooke Street and West McWilliams Street).

Froedtert ThedaCare and the Medical College of Wisconsin received gold-level recognition from the AMA for prioritizing physician well-being.

The award validates their efforts to reduce burnout and boost job satisfaction across clinical teams (demonstrated through initiatives like the Thrive Together Well-Being Awards).

A county report indicates that suicide-related deaths in Fond du Lac County spiked 130% in 2025, prompting local health officials (per NBC26GreenBay) to review mental health resources.

Marian University women's volleyball lost to Lakeland in four sets (20-25, 25-19, 25-16, and 25-15) on Oct.

9. They won the opening set but extended their losing streak to 11 matchups.

St. Mary’s Springs Academy played North Fond du Lac in football yesterday - Oct.

9. Local photos captured key plays and documented the action during a competitive game.

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.