Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
The Fond du Lac Police Department partners with Drug Free Communities to allow residents to safely dispose of unused medications.
The event will run Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Center (151 East First Street) and accepts pills, liquids, and creams while excluding hazardous items.
Habitat for Humanity invites residents to the Hard Hats and Heels Gala at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center on Wednesday, Oct.
14 to raise funds for affordable housing. The event offers dinner, auctions, raffles (tickets cost $75 or $600 per table) and honors local volunteers and builders.
A new video explores Fond du Lac County’s haunted spots using earlier reporting from the Fond du Lac Reporter.
It features legendary sites — including gangster hotels and tunnel-filled homes — that reveal eerie aspects of local folklore.
In the early 2000s, the Wade House built a working replica of the 1860 Herrling sawmill, where sawyer Tim Socha once demonstrated traditional log cutting to revive mid-19th century craftsmanship for visitors.
Fond du Lac County is offering two jobs—a part-time driver to deliver meals and a network specialist to support IT.
The driver position pays $16.25 to $20.45 per hour with a deadline of Oct. 18 while the specialist application is due today and requires IT skills.
Public records show that government agencies own nearly 2 million acres — with the DNR holding 851,000 — while timber groups such as Brule River LLC manage large private lands that were recently listed for sale.
Fox Crossing Fire Department spent $285,000 on a 2014 used engine (from Butler) after an EF-3 tornado left Station 41 unusable; the engine arrived last week at Station 40 and will soon serve from the temporary station as plans for a new one advance.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Gail’s Law will expand insurance coverage for extra breast cancer screenings—ensuring qualifying women can access MRIs starting Jan.
1 after advocacy by Gail Zeamer. The change aims to boost early detection across Wisconsin.
Marian University field hockey team achieved a five nil shutout over Transylvania on Oct.
12+ the Sabres built their lead early and secured a fourth straight win against their rivals.
Marian University field hockey lost 3-2 in a double-overtime game against Centre on Monday, Oct.
12. The Sabres scored early but struggled, and Centre secured the win with a decisive penalty corner (with 2:50 left) in the second overtime.
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 7 to 4 in NLCS Game 2 on Monday as Contreras tied the game with a homer then singled home the go ahead run.
Four relievers retired the final 15 hitters and Game 3 in Los Angeles will feature Robert Gasser on the mound.
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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