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Local Foster Mom Turns Compassion into Community Movement with “Little Lights Closet”
by Kristin Santini · 4/23/2026
In homes across the region, foster families are quietly stepping up to provide stability, care, and love to children during some of the most uncertain moments of their lives. But behind every placement is a reality many don’t see: children often arrive with little to nothing of their own. That’s
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Support a Young Athlete Chasing Her College Softball Dream
by ShaneRich · 4/5/2026
Hi, I'm Macie, an 11 year old girl who loves playing softball. I'm a catcher who dreams of playing in college someday! To help support my gear lessons and travel ball teams. I'm making and selling my own home plate hydrate a super nourishing whipped beef Tallow balm (made with jojoba oil in the tall
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America’s Favorite Student - Vote for Arlo!
by ShaneRich · 3/29/2026
Support local Fond du Lac resident Arlo Dexter as he competes to be America’s Favorite Student. One lucky student will win the national contest and tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye the Science Guy, appear in Reader’s Digest and win $20,000! Arlo is an elementary student who enjoys the cha
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Young Entrepreneur Spotlight: Liam’s Lawn & Landscaping
by Kristin Santini · 3/22/2026
Meet Liam, a hardworking young entrepreneur making a name in the community with Liam’s Lawn & Landscaping! From mulching and gutter cleanouts to junk removal and yard cleanups, Liam is helping homeowners get their outdoor spaces looking their best this season. With a strong work ethic and
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Strutting for Inclusion: The Arc Fond du Lac’s Fashion for All Show Returns
by ShaneRich · 3/8/2026
Lights, camera, action! On March 12 at 6pm men and women, boys and girls in theFond du Lac area will be taking the stage to strut their stuff as they participate in the Fashion for All Fashion Show put on by The Arc Fond du Lac. The Fashion show has been going on in The Fond du Lac community since 2
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More Than a Dental Office. A Place Built for Kids in Fond du Lac.
by ShaneRich · 2/15/2026
When I first connected with Dr. GJ to build the website for Blue Lake Smiles Pediatric Dental, I knew it was going to be special. But after actually visiting the office in person, I was blown away. This isn’t your typical dental clinic. It’s bright, welcoming, and built completely around making kids
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Local Ice Cream Shops Begin Opening for the Season!
by ShaneRich · 2/8/2026
As the days slowly get longer and winter starts to fade, one of the best signs of the season changing around Fond du Lac is the return of ice cream shops. Ice cream has a way of bringing people together, whether it’s families piling into the car after dinner, kids celebrating the end of a long schoo
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Q&A with Dan Hebel
by Ali Helleberg · 2/1/2026
Dan Hebel currently serves as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac. Having worked with our local youth community for the last 21years, Dan strives to provide the resources that his team needs to execute their focus of creating meaningful experiences and opportunities for youth that help t
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Downtown FDL Partnership Is Seeking It's Next Executive Director.
by ShaneRich · 1/25/2026
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is entering a new chapter as it begins the search for its next Executive Director. With the current Executive Director preparing for retirement, DFP is looking for a strong, community-minded leader to help guide one of Fond du Lac’s most important organizations i
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ILoveFDL Hometown Heroes Q&A with Gillian King
by ShaneRich · 1/18/2026
Gillian King is a teacher at Woodworth Middle School. For the last 30 years, Gillian has helped shape the lives of students throughout Fond du Lac by providing more than just an education but also by leading the school’s Adopt-a-Family program and establishing Caring Closets to assist the students i
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A Family Legacy Built on Horsepower
by Imported Author · 1/11/2026
For more than 50 years, a family-owned performance engine shop in Fond du Lac has been fueling a passion for speed, craftsmanship, and community. Founded by Jim Wick and later passed on to his son, Jeff Wick, the business has remained proudly local since day one. The shop specializes in building
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Fond du Lac Welcomes Swing Zone, a New Indoor Sports Training Facility
by ShaneRich · 1/4/2026
Swing Zone is one of the newest additions to Fond du Lac’s local sports scene, bringing a much-needed indoor training space for baseball and softball players. Located just outside the city near Highway 151, the facility was created to give athletes a place to practice year-round, no matter what the
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A Holiday Tradition in Music for Over 20 Years: FDL High School’s Night ofSilence
by ShaneRich · 12/28/2025
Fond du Lac High School’s Night of Silence concert has become a longstanding holiday tradition, offering the community a unique and thoughtfully structured musical experience. First introduced in 2003, the concert features approximately 200 student musicians and singers and is performed in the round
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Bringing the Magic of Christmas to Fond du Lac: Kettle Moraine Santa
by ShaneRich · 12/21/2025
I first met Kettle Moraine Santa when my wife and I went to get a family Christmas photo taken with Santa at the Fond du Lac Public Library. We went in expecting a simple holiday photo, but what stood out right away was how genuine the experience felt. Santa, portrayed by Robert, took his time and m
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Evans Elementary Teacher Inspires and Shares Hope
by McKenna Boelk · 12/14/2025
Evans Elementary, right here in Fond du Lac, has won awards and is highly esteemed in the local education world. Let's showcase an outstanding Evans teacher making a difference in our community. I got to do a Q&A with Casanna Rasch, a teacher in the Special Education Department at Evans. She
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Fondy Special Education Teacher Offers Advice and Shares Facts About Herself
by McKenna Boelk · 12/7/2025
In our city there are heroes that sometimes fly under the radar. They do one of the most important jobs: teach our children. I'd like to highlight an amazing teacher in the Fondy Special Education Department that makes a difference in the lives of our youngsters. At the elementary level, Ashley Shmi
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Young Entrepreneur Turns Library Craft Into Creative Bookmark Business
by Imported Author · 11/30/2025
What began as a simple craft project at the local library has grown into a small but spirited business for a young creator who now sells her handmade Bible bookmarks at the Maker’s Market. I sat down with Aspen Frank and was able to ask her some questions. Aspen first discovered bookmark-making a
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What Do Dirt Bikes Have To Do With Entrepreneurship? Here Is The Story About Kanes Kandy!
by ShaneRich · 11/23/2025
Kane’s Kandy isn’t just another small business popping up in Fond du Lac, it’s a story that started with a kid who wanted an electric dirt bike and a grandma who said, “Alright, then you’re going to work for it.” Instead of handing him money, she handed him a freeze dryer. From there, Kane and his f
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The Huggy Henry Stuffed Friend Clinic
by Shawn Ness · 11/16/2025
The Huggy Henry Stuffed Friend Clinic offers a fun, free, and comforting way for kids to ease medical anxiety by bringing their stuffed friends in for playful “check-ups” and repairs during Fond du Lac’s Repair Café events.
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Havah Fleisner – A Vision of Hope and Advocacy
by SFW · 11/9/2025
Seventeen year old Havah Fleisner, a senior at St. Mary Springs Academy, has turned her own journey with Stargardt’s Macular Degeneration into a mission to inspire and advocate for others with vision loss. Crowned The United States of America’s Teen 2024, she uses her platform to raise awareness, share hope, and encourage others to see beyond challenges. From writing her upcoming children’s book “
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