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Fond du Lac man ejected from vehicle during crash in Taycheedah, hospitalized in critical condition
A 77-year-old Fond du Lac man is in critical condition Friday night after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash in the town of Taycheedah, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office. The man was eastbound on County Q near Stenz Road shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday when a westbound vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old Fond du Lac woman, made a left-hand turn into a residential driveway in front of the oncoming vehicle, the...
Closing dates and times announced on 4 Oshkosh bridges for the week of May 6
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – The City of Oshkosh has announced the dates and times that four different bridges in Oshkosh will be closed during the week of May 6. According to the City of Oshkosh Government Facebook page, on four consecutive days the Wisconsin Street Bridge, Congress/Oshkosh Avenue Bridge, Oregon/Jackson Street Bridge, and Main Street Bridge will be closed, respectively.
Meet Wisconsin's oldest resident: Ruth 'Esther' Stryzewski
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Ruth “Esther” Stryzewski recently celebrated her 112th birthday this year. She is Wisconsin’s oldest living resident and the 16th oldest in the nation. Stryzewski was born in Bloomfield, Wis., and raised on a farm. Despite battling COVID-19 twice, Stryzewski’s birthdays continue to impress...
Two Fond du Lac School District elementary schools will have new principals for the 2024-25 school year
FOND DU LAC — Two Fond du Lac School District elementary schools will welcome new principals next school year. Chegwin Elementary School's Teacher on Special Assignment Melanie Steinbarth has been promoted to the school's principal, effective Aug. 8. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience, starting as...
Envisioning Greater: How economic development efforts forge a path for growth and well-being in Fond du Lac County
Special to Fond du Lac Reporter USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. The week of May 6-10 commemorates the annual recognition of Economic Development Week. This is a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council. “As the local and regional economies evolve, the economic development profession must remain agile and responsive...
Recall on ice issued at Fond du Lac County gas station
TAYCHEEDAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Fond du Lac County say a recall has been issued for 20-pound bags of ice sold at a local gas station. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Health Department, the recall is on 20-pound bags of ice sold at the Citgo Ledgeview Express in Taycheedah prior to April 19.
How you can help remove invasive species at Kay's Ledge in Fond du Lac, and more news in weekly dose
FOND DU LAC — Kay’s Ledge Discovery Day is set for May 11. A work session to remove invasive species will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Kay’s Ledge, N7836 County WH. Participants should take work gloves, wear long pants and long sleeves. A picnic lunch will be provided around a bonfire from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
With all three Fond du Lac County Fair headliners announced, here's what to know about tickets and more
FOND DU LAC — The Saturday night music act at this summer's Fond du Lac County Fair is official. Tickets are available now for July 20, when both Pop Evil and Fuel will headline the show on the Holiday Automotive Grandstand. Michigan-based Pop Evil formed in 2001 and released...
Florida Powerboat Club’s Stu and Jackie Jones Heading To Bago Big Bet
Despite that he’s traveled to poker runs he doesn’t organize every summer for the past three decades, Florida Powerboat Club head Stu Jones has never participated in one in Wisconsin. That will change come June 20-23 as Jones has registered for the inaugural Bago Big Bet event presented by Mercury Racing in Oshkosh.
These Oshkosh students planted trees, held a cleanup and organized a nature walk for Arbor Day. Here's your weekly dose of community news.
OSHKOSH — Oshkosh North High School’s Communities Program hosted an Arbor Day event, in partnership with the Oshkosh Parks Department, April 26. Students planted three trees in the park behind the school. As part of their service requirement, juniors Charlie Clark, Connor Palmquist and Garret Munig began working...
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