Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac County Emergency Management and the Health Department completed a community-supported project that funded emergency safety books.

The award-winning guides, made with local donors, will be distributed at outreach events throughout 2027 (helping families prepare for emergencies).

Local farmer Derek Sippel grew a 1,944 lb giant pumpkin on display at Airy Point Farms in St. Cloud; he said weather and seed genetics kept him from hitting his 2,000-pound record & he will harvest seeds for next season.

Christy Warner has been named Office Coordinator at Sophia Partners; she brings 37 years of management experience—supporting the nonprofit’s goal to build a strong network of local leaders.

Verve Credit Union promoted Kyle Elsner-Engebos to VP of Experience + Growth on October 14.

He will work with teams to enhance member satisfaction, mentor staff and drive strategic priorities as he builds on his commitment since joining in 2016.

Yesterday, WMC and BMO announced the Top 4 products in the 11th Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest; votes open today at 8:00 a.m. until Oct.

27 plus the winner will be crowned at WMC’s Business Day event in Madison.

Fond du Lac Community Theatre presents Forever Plaid, directed by Maggie Patton, running today through Oct.

18 at Goodrich Little Theatre (72 W. 9th St.). Shows are Thu–Sat at 7:00 p.m. and Sun at 2:00 p.m., with tickets available online and at the Thelma Sadoff Center.

Drivers in Fond du Lac are reminded by the Wisconsin State Patrol to share the road with large, slow-moving farm equipment amid the busy fall harvest.

Motorists should slow down and give extra space, while operators follow lighting and marking rules (including no-passing zones) to help prevent dangerous crashes.

ThedaCare specialists stress that routine mammograms are key to detecting breast cancer early, and they recommend annual screening for average risk women beginning at age 40 — common concerns about radiation and discomfort are addressed as the brief test offers significant benefits.

Fondy Food Pantry will use a $20,000 donation from SSM Health to support its Food for Thought program, which provides weekend food bags and school snacks to about 1,100 children in (Fond du Lac, Eden, Campbellsport, Ripon) school districts.

Officials in Fond du Lac are exploring two new housing projects to meet rising demand for homes.

They will review potential sites in the coming months to expand local housing options.

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.