FOND DU LAC (WLUK) – One suspect in a North Fond du Lac shooting was sentenced to five years in prison was convicted Wednesday for his role in the incident when multiple shots were fired into a home in the 700 block of N two people were sitting in the living when they heard the shots Metcalf told police he was targeting his ex-girlfriend Fix admitted to firing five shots at the home Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Ethan Sean Kollmann left this earth after a tragic accident the previous day Ethan married the love of his life and soulmate Paul’s Lutheran School in North Fond du Lac and was a 2018 graduate of Horace Mann High School in North Fond du Lac where he was a participant in Project Grill Ethan also attended Moraine Park Technical College Ethan worked with his dad in the family business where he later became a partner Ethan loved fishing and spent hours on nearby lakes with Melissa He was always trying new styles of fishing including fly-fishing for trout and even ice fishing with tip ups Ethan was also very skilled at cooking on the grill he loved smoking various meats and would spend hours getting them just right He and Melissa would often share these meals with his mom Ethan and Melissa spent many weekends camping attending Fond du Lac Bears Hockey games with his family He will be deeply missed by those he left behind David and Cathy Mensch; paternal grandparents Josh (Jaymee) Lauersdorf and family; sisters-in-law Ethan will be especially missed by McChicken Visitation for Ethan will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ethan was humble and would not like to be seen as a hero A very heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses at ThedaCare in Neenah They treated Ethan with absolute respect and care and supported the family with love and compassion Several memorial projects dedicated to Ethan are planned Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors April 15, 2025 Photos by Amy Ackerman of A Flash Of Sunshine Photography FOND DU LAC – Spring has a variety of appealing aspects to Fond du Lac Some of the most-read stories of last month were related to the spring election April 1 which decided the future of local school districts and municipal leadership April held updates on two properties on the Forest Mall site with one opening and one getting a new tenant Here are eight Fond du Lac stories you may have missed in April April started immediately with a spring election that decided local leadership and four Fond du Lac County school referendums One of the biggest contested races was Fond du Lac City Council Keith Heisler and Patrick Mullen kept their seats the Fond du Lac School District Board of Education met three newcomers: Luke Frame Oakfield and Waupun each presented operational referendums for the election but only Waupun Area School District's passed Local election results explained: Fond du Lac-area election results lead to school board changes, failed referendums As a result of the Fond du Lac School District referendum failing, the district was the first in the county to decide on budget cuts to address a deficit for next school year The school district board April 14 unanimously approved five measures to reduce the deficit: changing the middle school schedule About a week later, preliminary layoff notices went out to those affected including the president of the local teachers' union On April 26, a local black bear decided to spend the day hanging out at Rolling Meadows Golf Course to the shock and disbelief of golf course staff Department of Agriculture's Wildlife and Fisheries division they closed several holes and watched the bear from a distance The bear's chosen activity was to rest in the woods until he moved along on his own by the next day Fond du Lac's Hardee's location closed last September there is activity at the site on Johnson Street Known for its burgers and Frosty ice cream, Wendy's announced its incoming presence to Fond du Lac with new signs in April This will be the third time the fast-casual chain has come to the city since 1979 The highly anticipated ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac opened April 16 as a hospital campus equipped to provide all levels of care and other inpatient and outpatient services ThedaCare and Froedtert Health first announced the joint venture to build the Fond du Lac hospital in October 2022 and the project broke ground in February 2024 to build the approximately 25,000-square-foot hospital on the site of what was once a long-vacant Younkers store at the Forest Mall vice president of ThedaCare Medical Centers-Fond du Lac and Oshkosh has emphasized that the vision of this new health center is to offer a local facility so patients don't have to travel for care Antonio Godfrey Sr. will continue advocating for local kids after leaving school boardSince Antonio Godfrey Sr.'s time on the Fond du Lac School District Board of Education came to an end in April he reflected on the last few years and shared his experiences of watching the district improve navigating in a space that wasn't designed for a Black person originally," he told The Reporter "I can honestly say it was one of the most rewarding Godfrey was passionate about advocating for all students and he said he will continue to do that as a citizen and — perhaps most importantly — his wife and family The final COVID-19 five-year anniversary story invited Fond du Lac-area health care professionals to share their experiences of being on the front lines of the pandemic Agnes Hospital's Emergency Department director and led her team in figuring out how to keep both staff and patients safe develop treatment plans and still maintain the department's day-to-day operations The lasting toll on health care workers includes burnout from constant long shifts and the hospital's Director of Hospital Nursing Resources Lori Cardinal said that staff are still haunted by the loss of life they witnessed Fond du Lac's Joann fabrics and crafts location announced its closure earlier this year but did you know about the city's small-business craft stores and an array of notions and gadgets for knitting and crocheting and mother-daughter duo Joan Ziegel and Samantha Clark also host classes and other supplies for all levels and types of sewing and quilting enthusiast Owner Amanda Bauer-Frisch moved the shop — which used to be called Stitches 'N Tyme in Oakfield — to Fond du Lac last year she and her team have space to include classes and more Daphne Lemke is the Streetwise reporter for the Fond du Lac Reporter. Contact her at dlemke@gannett.com passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 21 you could always find Mary fishing in her spare time making many dear friends throughout the years Mary had a strong faith and was loved by many.  (Sherry) Kaiser of Ripon; six grandchildren she is further survived by a brother-in-law Mary was preceded in death by brothers Louie (Lucille) Kemnitz JoAnn Frieberg and Sally (Fred) Mattheis; and a brother-in-law Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The memorial service will follow at church Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com  NORTH FOND DU LAC (WLUK) - One person is under arrest following a traffic stop in North Fond du Lac officers discovered close to six pounds of marijuana in the vehicle along with about $3,700 in cash The driver of the vehicle was arrested on drug related charges Another adult and a child were also in the vehicle at the time of the stop FOND DU LAC – Fond du Lac has reelected its city council candidates as voters picked their local leaders and school decisions in the spring election Tuesday and county precincts reported in by about 9:15 p.m The unofficial report is available at fdlco.wi.gov Three out of seven Fond du Lac City Council seats were up for reelection Heisler and Mullen were elected to keep their seats Related: Fond du Lac council, school board candidates share priorities ahead of April 1 election Fond du Lac School District BoardThe Fond du Lac School District Board also had three seats open Fond du Lac-area voters picked newcomers Moehn Fond du Lac School District ReferendumFond du Lac School District had a referendum question on the ballot: "Shall the Fond du Lac School District Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91 beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year for non-recurring purposes consisting of maintaining operations maintenance expenses and providing for security upgrades in the District?" The referendum failed with 9,617 votes against it Read more: Wisconsin Supreme Court election results: Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel in most expensive judicial race in US history Campbellsport School DistrictCampbellsport School District's contested race was for the board member seat representing the town of Ashford The Ripon Area School District Board had three seats open and candidate Chris Gatzke had the most votes with 2,012 The other two winners are Jessica Stollfuss with 1,752 votes and Stefanie Meeker with 1,690 votes North Fond du Lac School District asked voters "Shall the School District of North Fond du Lac by $1,900,000 for the 2025-2026 school year by $2,000,000 for the 2026-2027 school year by $2,200,000 for the 2027-2028 school year and by $2,500,000 for the 2028-2029 school year for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational and maintenance expenses including for continued safety and current programs and services?" The referendum failed with 1,738 votes against it "Shall the School District of Oakfield be authorized to exceed state revenue limits by $1,100,000 for the 2025-26 and 2028-29 school years all on a non-recurring basis to support School District educational offerings The referendum failed with 812 votes against it by $900,000 per year for three years beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year including to maintain facilities and small class sizes to sustain and expand educational programming The referendum passed with 1,349 votes in favor the daughter of Arthur and Frances (Dille) Meyer she married John Reszka at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in North Fond du Lac For those who knew her she was quite an accomplished crafter She had such a keen eye for color schemes and the ability to reuse or create something from nothing “Her hands and mind would never sit still”.   Music was another of Jane’s favorite pastimes Music filled her body and soul with such joy that she couldn’t even drive and play the radio She always connected with others through song and singing there was music playing and she was often harmonizing with the tune  Jane was passionate about practicing kindness and social justice for those in need Her commitment to progressive political action and love for her town manifested into her 14 years of service as President Treasurer and Trustee on the Village Board of North Fond du Lac and humor lives on in her children and grandchildren many of whom have pursued music and social justice in their lives or careers.  Judy Reszka and James John Reszka; six grandchildren and Gideon Reszka; three great-grandchildren; Lariah Kruger Bennett and Maren Deutschmann; four siblings; Judy LaBuwi Sue Meyer and Rosie Mildebrandt; and many nieces Arthur and Frances; husband John; brother Steve Meyer; and two brothers-in-law  The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Uecker-Witt Funeral Home A Time of Remembrance will follow the visitation at 12:00PM A private family burial will occur at Calvary Cemetery  Jane was an avid reader and frequent user of the public library She strongly believed in free access to books for everyone the family will donate in memory of Jane to the Spillman Library of North Fond du Lac  Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home NORTH FOND DU LAC – A moped driver is in critical condition following a North Fond du Lac crash with a pickup truck March 13 According to the North Fond du Lac Police Department Thursday at the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Marcoe Street Initial investigation indicates the pickup truck was traveling west on Marcoe Street and disregarded the stop sign at Chapman Avenue striking a moped crossing the intersection More news: Town of Metomen home in Fond du Lac County a total loss after fire Thursday afternoon Don't miss out: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the FDL Reporter app The moped driver was airlifted to a regional medical facility with substantial injuries Police do not believe impairment was a factor Wisconsin State Patrol and Neenah Police assisted Contact Daphne Lemke at dlemke@gannett.com the son of Martin and Inez (Pieffle) Nehring He was a lifetime member of the American Legion in Lomira He was also a member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac he married Teresa Brown at Hope Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac.  and Jeff (Alexandrea) Nehring; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and mother-in-law from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Divine Savior Lutheran Church The funeral service will follow the visitation at church at 3:00 PM Military Honors will conclude the services FOND DU LAC COUNTY – As the April 1 spring election approaches some local school districts are seeking to renew their referendums Fond du Lac School District approved a referendum question for the April election in December asking for authorization to exceed the revenue limit by $10 million per year for four years for maintenance If school referendums fail to get enough votes school districts would often need to make cuts within their schools from reducing staff to discontinuing student-centered programs Here's what to know about other school district referendum questions for this spring in Fond du Lac County More news: Marian president’s vision is for Fond du Lac to be named alongside Madison as college town The North Fond du Lac School District approved Jan 15 an operational referendum question for the April 1 ballot that reads as follows: by $1.9 million for the 2025-2026 school year by $2.0 million for the 2026-2027 school year by $2.2 million for the 2027-2028 school year and by $2.5 million for the 2028-2029 school year The money would be used to continue and upgrade safety measures attract and retain teachers and staff with competitive salaries update instructional materials and other investments to meet state literacy requirements maintain and expand mental health support for students continue to adequately serve students with special needs provide programming to prepare students for the workforce in partnership with local businesses A previous referendum failed in November by 93 votes but April's question reduces the requested funding amount by almost $4 million spent over the course of four years instead of five an increase of students that brought in increased revenue and the district finding ways to save on costs such as insurance administrative positions For more information and updates on public informational meetings, visit nfdlschools.org. The School District of Oakfield's current operational referendum will come to an end at the conclusion of this school year and the district will again ask voters to exceed state revenue limits for the next four years: If voters choose "yes," the school district will be able to continue Advanced Placement and Cooperative Academic Partnership Program classes recruit and retain teachers and staff with competitive salaries and keep up with current operational expenses that are affected by inflation A previous referendum failed in November by 87 votes but it had asked voters to decide if the school district could exceed state revenue limits to support district operations and maintenance expenses For more about the April 1 referendum, visit oakfield.k12.wi.us. More news: Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac turns 100 with new, larger campus on the horizon the Waupun Area School District approved an operational referendum question for the April 1 ballot that reads as follows: According to a letter sent to district staff and families the referendum would replace the previous 2022-2024 referendum at $80,000 less as a result of "sound financial management of district finances." For more information as the election gets closer, visit waupun.k12.wi.us Daphne Lemke is the Streetwise reporter for the Fond du Lac Reporter. Contact her at dlemke@gannett.com NORTH FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- Police arrested a woman after she allegedly fired a gun during a disturbance inside a North Fond du Lac apartment Wednesday the incident occurred in the 400 block of Harrison Street The North Fond du Lac Police Department and the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene The Fond du Lac County Dispatch Center advised responding law enforcement units that a male had dialed 911 and reported a gun shot was fired inside the apartment He said he had kicked in the suspect's door A female was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and possession of a firearm while intoxicated Police say it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public which means spring is right around the corner and local students have some time off to look forward to Local public schools will start spring break in the latter half of the month or in April with the exact days varying by school district Related: These Fond du Lac-area school districts will have referendum questions on the April ballot Fond du Lac private schoolsFond du Lac private schools St Mary's Springs Academy and Winnebago Lutheran Academy will both be on spring break March 17 to 21 According to its academic calendar Marian University is on spring break until March 7 Moraine Park Technical College students will have spring break March 17 to 21 Related: Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac turns 100 with new, larger campus on the horizon An officer involved shooting took place Monday night 2025 involving a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputy The following is a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice who is investigating the incident The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Fond du Lac Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies contacted a subject via phone known to have a felony warrant Law enforcement also received information from a citizen that this same subject appeared to have a handgun in the subject’s waistband Deputies located the subject in the 6300 block of Cherrywood Drive a short while later The subject refused to follow repeated commands and one of the deputiesdischarged a non-lethal weapon the subject produced what deputies believed to be a firearm a second deputy discharged their firearm at 6:22 p.m. Additional details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation and will be released to the public at a later time and law enforcement and EMS attempted life saving measures The subject was transported to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced deceased No members of law enforcement or other members of the public were injured during this incident The involved deputy is on administrative assignment per agency policy.Involved law enforcement officers were wearing body cameras during the incident DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by a DCI Crime Response Specialist Fond du Lac Police Department and the Village of North Fond du Lac Police Department All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over the investigative reports to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s office when the investigation concludes The Village of North Fond du Lac has announced some changes to the Prospect Avenue corridor running through the middle of the village Based on recommendations by an engineer that did a traffic study in 2023 and 2024 these changes are designed to reduce accidents and “close call” situations along Prospect Avenue as well as to improve mobility for pedestrians Changes the village decided to implement include reducing the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph This will take place starting the seek of October 28th Prospect Avenue will also be converted from a 4-lane road to a 2-lane road with a shared middle turn lane and bike lanes on the outside And The intersection of Prospect Avenue and McKinley Street will be converted into an all way stop This is the intersection most used by busses and students going to and leaving Horace Mann High School This change will also go into effect next week Monday the 28th North Fond du Lac Police Department will monitor traffic flows with the change at this intersection and if needed The village will look into the possibility of either traffic lights or a roundabout Contact the Village offices at 920.929.3765 or email projects@nfdl.org if you have any questions and voters can still register to vote at their polling place Absentee ballots must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8 p.m Voters will find their local municipal board races including Sam Kaufman running unopposed for Fond du Lac County executive Mark Gundrum is also running unopposed for Court of Appeals More about ballots, polling places and your municipal clerk will be available on myvote.wi.gov Here are the contested races in Fond du Lac County Read more: These Fond du Lac-area school districts will have referendum questions on the April ballot school boardCandidates vying for three open spots on Fond du Lac City Council are incumbents Tiffany Brault There are also three open seats on the Fond du Lac School District Board Meet the candidates: Fond du Lac council, school board candidates share priorities ahead of April 1 election The Fond du Lac School District will have a referendum question on the ballot: "Shall the Fond du Lac School District Outside of the Fond du Lac School District four other local school districts have contested races A Campbellsport School District Board member seat representing the town of Ashford has candidates Deborah Senn and Debby Flasch Ripon Area School District has three seats open Kewaskum School District has two open seats Lomira School District has candidates Maggie Landowski and Linda Pickart for Zone 3 and Mike Sacotte and Rick Welak for Zone 4 The following school districts also have referendum questions on the ballot: Less than 1 year into his tenure as boys basketball coach at North Fond du Lac Dom Pfister has been relieved of his duties In the interim last years interim coach Taylan Ybarra who is also the head football coach will take over according to KFIZ Sports Director Chuck Freimund North Fond du Lac was 0-12 under Pfister on the season and fell Friday night to Mayville 69-61 KFIZ Sports Director Chuck Freimund and KFIZ Today’s Nick Van Nocker discuss the move Friday on KFIZ Sportsnight’s Friday Round Table and speculates what could be next for that program North Fond du Lac High School announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 The introduction will happen on January 17th in the High School Auditorium Awards reception at 5:45pm with a crowd introduction between the JV and Varsity basketball games April 17, 2025 Photos by Amy Ackerman of A Flash Of Sunshine Photography The son of Litha and Albert Price whom he proceeded in death as well his wife Darlene Price and brother Charles (Nancy) Price of Fond Du Lac Army Veteran and served in Vietnam for three years Robert retired from Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.  Bob thoroughly enjoyed attending the Annual Wings Over Wisconsin Dinners where he’d win something every single time First starting when his daughters were young and he bought sleds for everyone in the family so they could all race in the yard he went up north snowmobiling with friends Bob also enjoyed his yearly hunting excursions with friends up North.  WI and Jennifer (Aaron) Reinhart of Carmel-By-The-Sea John Price of Fond du Lac; six grandchildren: Alex Dakota and Sky; four great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews As well as longtime friend and former co-worker Dennis.  the family requests you please donate to a charity of your choice in his name.  the son of Leo and Rose (Bychinski) Torzewski James proudly served in the United States Army He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #57 James worked at Fred Rueping Leather Company Stuart Torzewski of Chicago; daughter-in-law The family wishes to thank friends from the Elks Lodge for many happy memories and caregivers (especially his Department of Veterans Affairs caseworker at the John H Bradley Outpatient Clinic in Appleton) and neighbors who provided James with friendship and invaluable support during his later years Private family burial will occur at Calvary Cemetery Additional information and the guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com donations may be made to the Fond du Lac Humane Society at fdlhumane.org FOND DU LAC – Fond du Lac will continue to see snow into the early hours of Thursday morning Here's what's closed or canceled in Fond du Lac This story will be updated as more weather-related closings and cancellations are announced Related: Fond du Lac area now under winter weather advisory Wednesday, 3-5 inches of snow possible She was born in Port Washington on November 12 the daughter of Joseph and Gene (Tyson) Nelson Elizabeth was a member of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Elizabeth volunteered as an EMT with the Village of North Fond du Lac and was active with the Girl Scouts She was co-owner of the Village Beverage Mart and Village Pub with her husband for many years Her greatest love was spending her time with family.  and Julie (Pete) Punzel; four grandchildren and Ben Punzel (Evian Ortiz); two great-grandchildren and Ann (Walt) Sinisi; three sisters-in-law at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church FOND DU LAC – Marian University students started their spring semester this month it marks the second half of his first academic year Aaron Sadoff took on the role as Marian's 18th president in June he's been working toward a goal to help reshape the vision of Fond du Lac and further the university's mission to prepare people best for the world — both with an expectation for high achievement and accountability and by creating an environment where people feel loved and accepted Sadoff said this has been his favorite job because it blends leadership all while working with every level of the university from the Board of Trustees to the students and the Fond du Lac community as a whole "It's about being involved and trying to really help support and make a difference here," he said "And not make a difference to the point where you're accelerating who you are but you're making a difference because you're able to work with people and bring people together." Sadoff among 2024 People of the Year: Fond du Lac's 2024 People of the Year include hometown heroes, advocates for those in need Sadoff said he got to this position by being open to opportunities His history with Marian University includes service on the Marian Board of Trustees as well as two-time alumnus status with a master's degree and Superintendent Licensure Certificate from the university but he started out as an educator in Fond du Lac and then Manitowoc He made his way up to principal of Bessie Allen Middle School in North Fond du Lac then as North Fond du Lac superintendent for 13 years during which he helped lead three successful referendums and was honored as the 2019 Wisconsin State Superintendent of the Year he was involved in the community as a member of several local boards he figured that while good things were happening the superintendent position could use a fresh pair of eyes and he could look for opportunities to further grow his leadership 'What can I do?' And I had heard one time from a comedian 'The best time to leave the stage is when they're still laughing,' right?" Sadoff went from public education to community philanthropy in 2022 when he became Fond du Lac Area Foundation's executive director where he learned more about Fond du Lac and how the community members want to support the area With these two fields of experience under his belt, and his position on the Marian Board of Trustees, he was asked to consider applying for the role of president after Michelle Majewski announced her retirement and he said one of the coolest things he's found here is regarding the words "servant leadership" and how that philosophy is carried out at Marian I see it from our relationship with the (Congregation of Sisters of St Marian started as Marian College in 1936 because the sisters of the Congregation of Sisters of St weren't allowed to student teach in public schools while wearing religious habits per Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction rules Sisters Aloysia Leickem and Vera Naber petitioned to create their own college and Marian has grown ever since in its footprint all under continued sponsorship of the congregation The design of the campus includes circular motifs to the buildings a nod to spirituality and the cyclical nature of things about love and how it continues," Sadoff said An example is Dorcas Chapel named after a saint known for helping others: the building resembles a spool of thread with a needle at the top as some of her acts included sewing clothes for the poor references the school's Catholic tradition but is also a sign of its welcoming nature to students and community members of all faith backgrounds supporting more than 50 undergraduate majors and minors — as well as graduate and licensing programs — including nursing social work and sports in addition to its original roots in education studies "I have a renewed vision of what Fond du Lac is because I get to see it through all these students that are from somewhere else Sadoff's vision for the future includes Fond du Lac as a university townFrom the beginning of his career here Sadoff has had a vision of transforming Fond du Lac into a university town building up student life within the campus and engaging the community beyond campus It's not a matter of anything being broken but rather a realm of opportunities to take advantage of "If you want to know what you should do next He said he's excited to start implementing the university's strategic plan focusing on the cornerstones of financial stability Next will be a facilities plan that will seek community input for what Marian should build next and how it should evolve While Marian built a new science building in 2018 and some other building improvements are under way "I think what I'm most excited about is the momentum that we see where people start to figure out that Marian is part of Fond du Lac have you been to this basketball game?' or 'Did you get a Sabre T-shirt?'" Sadoff said 'What are the top college towns in Wisconsin?' they'll say Madison and Fond du Lac There are opportunities to work with institutions like the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts for the local arts scene and the Blue Line Family Ice Center for sports The more Marian can get out into the community support it and have the community be a part of Marian He said he's still blessed to be involved in the community including on the Envision Greater Fond du Lac board and the SSM Health community board to represent Marian and say "We're here to make things better," he said Authorities in North Fond du Lac are investigating what caused a crash at a village intersection between a pick up truck and a moped Thursday Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Marcoe Street just after 5:30 PM and were told the person on the moped was not breathing with CPR being done by a bystander the person was breathing on their own but had a weak pulse ThedaStar Medical Helicopter was called to transport the person to a level one trauma center North Fond du Lac ambulance met the helicopter Initial investigation of the crash shows the driver of the pick up failed to stop at a stop sign The intersection where the crash occurred was closed for several hours while police reconstructed the crash FOND DU LAC – A favorite creepy and kooky family is coming to a Fond du Lac stage St. Mary's Springs Academy will present musical comedy "The Addams Family" March 7-9 at Horace Mann High School Performing Arts Center Directed by Springs alum Christa (Rebek) Lewis '95 students in grades 9 through 12 will depict the familiar characters Gomez Lurch and more as Wednesday falls in love with a "normal" young man During a dinner for his seemingly conventional parents chaos ensues as the Addams family tries to keep their macabre lifestyle hidden set to music by Andrew Lippa that explores the family's unique dynamics and the complexities of love and acceptance The musical, written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice is based on Charles Addams's original New Yorker cartoon which also inspired years of movie and television adaptations Showtimes are 7 p.m. March 7 and 8, and 1 p.m. March 9. Tickets are available at hometowntickets.com for $15 for adults Octagon House: A hidden stairway, secret tunnels & more: Fond du Lac’s Octagon House steeped in intrigue 1985 he married Debbie Jones at the Church of Peace-United Church of Christ Tom worked at Mercury Marine for thirty-one years He was a member of Presentation Church in North Fond du Lac and was a past member of the FACES Board spending precious time "up north" with his family.SURVIVORS: his wife Debbie Kathy (Lester) Stueber of North Fond du Lac Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 9:00 A.M Cremation will follow the traditional services FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- A North Fond du Lac man was arrested after leading authorities on a chase in a stolen rental vehicle the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle from a local rental business The rental company provided the name of the suspect and a potential address where the vehicle might be located The individual was known to law enforcement due to a previous high-speed pursuit and threats against law enforcement and had been flagged as an "Officer Safety Risk." Multiple deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office along with officers from the North Fond du Lac Police Department responded to the address in an effort to recover the stolen vehicle and apprehend the suspect but the vehicle was not there the rental company was able to ping the vehicle's location since it had officially been reported stolen The vehicle was initially reported traveling northbound on County Highway V near Highway 151 A police officer from the city of Fond du Lac located the vehicle and began to follow it southbound on County Highway V awaiting backup to intervene if the suspect attempted to flee and due to the suspect prior history with threats/battery to law enforcement Once deputies and officers were in position the vehicle then began traveling southbound on County Highway V at a slow speed while law enforcement activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to get the suspect to stop the suspect called the Fond du Lac County dispatch and said he was refusing to stop and questioning the legitimacy of the traffic stop the suspect drove the vehicle into a hayfield law enforcement utilized a "box-in" technique to prevent the suspect from continuing to drive The suspect was taken into custody without incident at this time The driver was evaluated by EMS personnel and was later transported via squad car to a local hospital for medical clearance The pursuit covered approximately one mile Several squad cars sustained damage during the box-in maneuver and the stolen vehicle also sustained damages no injuries were reported as a result of this incident is currently being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail on charges of felony fleeing and eluding operating without owner’s consent and two counts of felony bail jumping He was out on bond for two felony cases in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court and bail jumping at the time of the incident This page will be updated with votes cast as they come in from the county until the final results are in Only races that had contested positions will be listed Precincts Reported: 59 of 59 (100.00%)Registered Voters: 39,716 of 0 (N/A)Ballots Cast: 39,716 STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FINAL TOWN TREASURER – TOWN OF BYRON FINAL TOWN CHAIRPERSON – TOWN OF CALUMET FINAL TOWN SUPERVISOR – TOWN OF CALUMET (2 winners) FINAL TOWN SUPERVISOR – TOWN OF MARSHFIELD FINAL TOWN SUPERVISOR – TOWN OF RIPON (2 winners) FINAL VILLAGE TRUSTEE – VILLAGE OF FAIRWATER (2 winners) FINAL VILLAGE TRUSTEE – VILLAGE OF OAKFIELD (3 winners) FINAL VILLAGE TRUSTEE – VILLAGE OF ROSENDALE (3 winners) FINAL VILLAGE TRUSTEE – VILLAGE OF ST CLOUD (3 winners) FINAL CITY COUNCIL – CITY OF FOND DU LAC (3 winners) FINAL SCHOOL BOARD – TOWN OF ASHFORD FINAL SCHOOL BOARD – CITY OF FOND DU LAC (3 winners) FINAL a resident of North Fond du Lac and most recently of The Meadows of Fond du Lac He married Bethel Arlene Weissgerber on January 28 sharing a loving partnership that spanned over six decades Paul’s Lutheran School in Eldorado and Winnebago Lutheran Ralph worked as a commercial truck driver for various companies His passion for the road continued as he later took on internal delivery work for Quad Graphics until the early 2000s He was a proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren and a memorable great grandfather to 22 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren A devoted member of both Faith Lutheran Church of Fond du Lac and St Paul’s Lutheran Church of North Fond du Lac Ralph was known for his love of the outdoors and sports and cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers He and Bethel also enjoyed traveling with Tom’s Christian Tours to many destinations George and Ruth Schumacher; his infant sister Joyce Schumacher; and his mother and father-in-law Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac followed by a funeral service starting at 12:30 PM Ralph will be laid to rest at Ledgeview Cemetery the family requests donations be made to St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ralph's memory He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him FOND DU LAC – Schools are going to be a popular subject ahead of the spring election April 1 so we're asking readers: where would you like to see Fond du Lac-area school districts focus their funding The Fond du Lac School District will have a referendum on the ballot April 1 seeking authorization to exceed the revenue limit by $10 million per year for four years Other school districts with spring referendum questions are the North Fond du Lac School District the School District of Oakfield and Waupun Area School District Uses of the money include maintenance expenses the affected school districts may need to make cuts Fond du Lac School District leadership: Matt Steinbarth chosen as next Fond du Lac School District superintendent all area voters will find the statewide Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction race on their ballots April 1 we want your thoughts on what you'd like to see done in your school district What would enhance students' experiences and learning Send your opinions to me, Daphne Lemke, at dlemke@gannett.com for a future story February 7, 2025 Photos by Amy Ackerman of A Flash Of Sunshine Photography the North Fond du Lac sixth grade boys recreational baseball team went undefeated this summer - a perfect 24-0 The success of the program didn't happen overnight of course; its accomplishment comes nearly a decade in the making for the up-and-coming Orioles "The real story of our team is fundamental development over the past seven years," said manager Daniel Baldauf "We start our offseason in January at an indoor facility made available to us by Jim and Sarah Price This is important to understand as without this option we cannot begin (training) until the gym frees up for us in March at the school district The boys work very hard on hitting and pitching twice per week shows that not one or two kids are hitting The pitchers average 1.8 strikeouts per inning with eight players sharing the workload and we are developing two more for future use." to the rec league program instead of opting to play for other area travel league clubs "The commitment level of the team is unmatched in the rec ball world and we wanted to develop the program this way as we were seeing talent get lost due to many players opting for travel ball," Baldauf said "Oftentimes this leaves players with greater fundamental growth behind due to financial obligations or time constraints of the family Our kids were presented the program seven years ago and they committed to the work we put in to develop their skills We have three players on our team that play up a league The key to success for any team can be attributed to a quality coaching staff Baldauf credited how there are plenty of additional hands on deck to help share the workload has been with me since tee-ball and is the rock of our pregame motivation; He has a great rapport with all of our boys," Baldauf said is fantastic at helping me break down mechanics developing PDP`s (Prospect Development Pipelines) for each player along with keeping the kids upbeat and positive I also have another two coaches - Matt Merwin and Andy Rushing - that share time with me that helps me run the dugout and equipment along with running stations for practice developments." said it was a special summer for everyone involved "The baseball season for our sixth graders was really special because these young men put the time and effort in during the winter and spring months to get prepared," Logan said "Our team is not only blessed to have a group of kids that are coachable and hungry to win but are also blessed to have a great coaching staff who put countless hours in the off season - getting these boys ready both physically and mentally ready for the competitive summer season and a fan of watching solid fundamental baseball!" Highlights from the boys' undefeated season include: Baldauf noted the depth of the team's pitching staff in the Dual County tournament after using six pitchers the Monday night after the previous Oakfield tournament "Laconia and NFDL are always hard-fought games with much respect for each other's programs," Baldauf said "The crowd size was unmatched at Village Park at least in the nine years since I have been involved The boys fought hard against a rallying Laconia team led by our solid pitching performance and outstanding defensive plays We had 12 all-stars that day with contributions either in the field It is hard to single out players as they all played their respective role in a true team effort That game will be remembered by many in our community as it completed an undefeated season and a league championship against our rivals (who run) a very highly respected program." said going undefeated was "one of the greatest feelings" he's ever had and I was able to see my friends very happy as it was the first tournament we won this season." Whittaker also said he enjoyed the coaching he received Coach Dan (Baldauf) was a great coach that helped me if I was doing something wrong and helped me get better Coach (Justin) Bader also gave me confidence because he warmed up with me before the games and during games we would have a special handshake; he would talk to me and make me laugh which helped give me confidence and calmed my nerves." To contact Lance LeQue, email him at LLeQue@gannett.com, or follow him on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, @LanceLeQue Tenth-ranked Appleton North and sixth-ranked Fond du Lac clashed in a Fox Valley Association boys basketball showdown Watch as USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s Brett Christopherson Mike Sherry and Jim Rosandick brought you the coverage from Appleton North High School More: Watch past Varsity Game of the Week livestreams More: Find complete prep sports coverage on our Varsity page FOND DU LAC – While voting in the federal and state elections Nov Fond du Lac area residents also will see several local races on their ballots five assembly districts and the Fond du Lac County district attorney position are up for election Four Fond du Lac County towns have referendum questions asking voters to decide if clerk or treasurer positions should be appointed rather than elected Three school districts have referendum questions asking voters to approve money for operational Voters can visit myvote.wi.gov for information about their municipal clerk what races are on their ballot and how to check if they're registered to vote Envision Greater FDL's POP 101: Learn how to run for local elected office in Fond du Lac County in this program in October Here's where and how to vote in-person and absenteeThe deadline to register to vote is Oct 1 if registering in your municipal clerk's office Voters can register at the polls the day of the election Municipal clerks can start sending absentee ballots out Sept. 19, and the deadline to request an absentee ballot for regular and permanent overseas voters is Oct. 31. For voters who are indefinitely confined, or are in the military and not away from home Absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk's office by 8 p.m Voters returning them by mail should be mindful of when they're sending them out and clerks' offices will vary in hours and availability Senate District 20 includes the city of Fond du Lac and the villages of North Fond du Lac The Democratic candidate is Michael Rapp of Van Dyne and the Republican candidate is District 18 Sen Assembly District 27 represents a northeast portion of Fond du Lac County as well as parts of Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties The Democratic candidate is Kay Ladson of Fond du Lac and the Republican candidate is Lindee Brill of Sheboygan Falls Assembly District 37Assembly District 37 represents part of southern Fond du Lac County and northern Dodge County The Democratic candidate is LaToya Bates of Mayville Assembly District 39 represents western and northwestern Fond du Lac County; portions of Winnebago Columbia and Adams counties; and the entirety of Green Lake and Marquette counties The Democratic candidate is Chris Gordon of Neshkoro and the Republican candidate is Alex Dallman of Green Lake Assembly District 59 represents southeastern Fond du Lac County — including Eden and Campbellsport — as well as portions of Dodge The Democratic candidate is Jack Holzman of Belgium and the Republican candidate is Robert Brooks of Saukville Assembly District 60Assembly District 60 represents central Fond du Lac County including the city of Fond du Lac and the village of North Fond du Lac and the Republican candidate is Jerry O'Connor Candidates for local contests include Lisa Freiburg for Fond du Lac County clerk Schneider for county treasurer and Jim Krebs for register of deeds All three are incumbents and running as Republicans Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is also running unopposed for reelection as a Republican Town of Osceola referendumThe town of Osceola will have two referendum questions on the ballots this fall asking voters if the town clerk or town treasurer should be appointed positions The language of the referendum questions is as follows: "Shall the person holding the office of Clerk in the Town of Osceola be appointed by the town board?" and "Shall the person holding the office of Treasurer in the Town of Osceola be appointed by the town board?" Town officials have posted an explanation on the difference between appointed clerk or treasurer and elected clerk or treasurer on townofosceola.org The town of Calumet will have a referendum question on the ballot asking voters if the town treasurer should be appointed rather than elected: “Shall the person holding the office of town treasurer in the Town of Calumet be appointed by the town board?” The town of Lamartine will also ask voters via referendum if the town treasurer should be appointed rather than elected: “Shall the person holding the office of Treasurer in the Town of Lamartine be appointed by the town board?” Town of Rosendale referendumThe town of Rosendale will have two referendum questions asking voters if either the town clerk or town treasurer should be appointed positions “Shall the person holding the office of Clerk in the Town of Rosendale be appointed by the town board?” and “Shall the person holding the office of Treasurer in the Town of Rosendale be appointed by the town board?” Households in the North Fond du Lac School District will have a referendum question on their ballots asking to authorize the school district to exceed the revenue limit by $1.1 million for 2024-2025 rising incrementally each year to $3.2 million for 2028-2029 This would fund operational and maintenance expenses accommodating projected student growth The question will read: "Shall the School District of North Fond du Lac by $1.1 million for the 2024-2025 school year by $2.5 million for the 2025-2026 school year by $2.7 million for the 2026-2027 school year by $2.9 million for the 2027-2028 school year and by $3.2 million for the 2028-2029 school year current programs and services and to operate additional space?" More information is available on the school district website the School District of Oakfield approved an operational referendum question for the next ballot asking school district voters to approve the renewal of operational funds for the next four years to cover educational programs building maintenance and staff retention efforts and 2028-29 school years all on a non-recurring basis to support School District operations and maintenance expenses?" More information is available on the school district website Voters in the School District of Markesan will see one district referendum questions on their ballot to approve funding for facility improvements: "Shall the School District of Markesan Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statues general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an addition and renovations at the Elementary School the library and offices; renovations at the Middle/High School including for a secure entrance; district-wide capital maintenance building infrastructure and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings FOND DU LAC – Out of Fond du Lac County's 64,073 registered voters 6,080 ballots were cast during Tuesday's primary followed by Ben Burlingham with 115 votes and Eric Radandt with 96 votes Chris Eickhoff received 48 and Ken Haensgen received 17 Here's what to expect in the spring election The deadline to register to vote by mail or online for the April 1 election is March 12 and the deadline to register to vote at your municipal clerk's office is March 28 Voters can register at their polling place April 1 The deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 27 for regular voters and temporarily overseas voters and March 28 for indefinitely confined and military voters They must be received by your municipal clerk by 8 p.m More information on voter deadlines, ballots and your municipal clerk will be available on myvote.wi.gov The Fond du Lac School District will have a referendum question on the ballot: "Shall the Fond du Lac School District court of appealsSam Kaufman will run unopposed for Fond du Lac County Executive and Mark Gundrum is running unopposed for Court of Appeals The following school districts also have referendum questions on the ballot: FOND DU LAC – If you're looking for more information about the Fond du Lac School District referendum before voting April 1 The school district and Envision Greater Fond du Lac have partnered to host an information meeting on the referendum at 6 p.m The referendum question will read on ballots: "Shall the Fond du Lac School District The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed through a link on envisiongreaterfdl.com Read more: The primary is over in Fond du Lac. Here's what to expect in the April 1 election. Three other Fond du Lac County districts have referendumsWhile information meetings on the other three area school district referendums have passed presentations and other information are available on their respective websites North Fond du Lac School District is asking voters to authorize exceeding the revenue limit for the next four school years to fund operational and maintenance expenses A presentation on the referendum, its tax impact and what it will fund is available at nfdlschools.org Read more: Fond du Lac council, school board candidates share priorities ahead of April 1 election The School District of Oakfield is asking to exceed state revenue limits by $1.1 million for the next four school years to support educational offerings staff salaries and daily operating expenses A video series is available at oakfield.k12.wi.us Waupun Area School District is asking to exceed the revenue limit by $900,000 per year for the next three years to fund operational and maintenance expenses to sustain and expand educational programming and to pay salaries and benefits A copy of the postcard sent to district households is available at waupun.k12.wi.us FOND DU LAC – School supplies are out on store shelves but when does school actually start in Fond du Lac The start of school signals the end of summer for area families and other community members will start to notice school buses and other changes to traffic patterns on their morning and afternoon commutes Many schools will start class just after Labor Day open houses and "welcome back" nights to get students ready for the next school year Here's when the first day of class is for area schools Win free cheese for a year: Win a year’s supply of goat cheese (yes, goat cheese) from this Fond du Lac County creamery. Here’s how. Most Fond du Lac County school districts start Sept. 3The Fond du Lac School District starts school Sept 4-year-old kindergarten and early childhood students start Sept North Fond du Lac School District classes start Aug Campbellsport School District students start school Sept Oakfield School District classes start Sept Ripon Area School District classes start Sept Rosendale-Brandon School District students start Aug Rosendale-Brandon building expansions: Construction is underway for Rosendale-Brandon School District referendum projects. Here's what's in store. Fond du Lac's other city high schools start in AugustBoth St. Mary's Springs Academy and Winnebago Lutheran Academy start school Aug The fall 2024 semester for Marian University and Moraine Park Technical College starts Aug For Ripon College, classes start Sept. 2, according to its academic calendar A blow to Oakfield and North Fond du Lac school districts this election day as voters in those districts vote no to each school’s proposed referendums the school district was looking for $4,400,000 divided evenly over the next four years to go towards what they said would be maintaining high quality educational programs and maintaining a high level of staff retention There the referendum was voted down 1050 – 963 that district was asking to exceed revenue limits over the next five school years by several millions of dollars for what they say was needed for continued safety,current programs and services and to operate additional space