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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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Still Standing, Still Serving: The Story of Fondy’s Surplus Army Navy Store
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
If you’ve ever driven down Scott Street, you’ve probably noticed The Surplus Army Navy Store that legendary treasure-trove packed wall to wall with boots, jackets, and more gear than you could ever need. It’s been a staple in Fondy since the 1950s, long before the current owner Gary Graves ever step
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The Fondy Frontline: The Ol’ Bread Box — Fond du Lac’s Nostalgic CornerGrocery
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
The Ol’ Bread Box, tucked away at 721 S Military Road, brings a warm, old-fashioned charm to Fond du Lac. Once known as “Mrs. Karl’s Bread Thrift Store,” the shop continues its nearly 30-year tradition of offering affordable Butternut bread products alongside favorites like Brandon Meats, Star Dairy
Homegrown Heros
The Caring Cottage Aka The Little Free Pantry
by Darren Goodpaster · 12/7/2025
The Caring Cottage, also known as The Little Free Pantry is on the corner of 1st and Park. It is open 24/7 for take what you need or leave what you can. I stopped to donate some food and had the opportunity to meet and speak with the Owner, Bethany. She was super nice and explained a little bit abou
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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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Warm Up in Downtown Fondy: The Soup Walk Is Back!
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
There’s just something special about Downtown Fondy in the winter. The snow on Main Street, the lights in the shop windows, and that little buzz you feel when you know you’re supporting the community you love. And for me… there’s no better excuse to wander downtown than the Downtown Fond du Lac Soup
Finding Balance
Small Habits, Big Impact: Simple Ways to Improve Your Health
by Zoelle Reinke · 12/7/2025
In a world full of complicated diets, fitness trends, and wellness fads, it’s easy to forget that health is often built on simple, consistent habits. Our bodies thrive when we support them in foundational ways—rest, nourishment, movement, and stress management. You don't need to overhaul your entire
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Holiday Coloring Contest
by Zoelle Reinke · 12/7/2025
Remember the thrill of seeing a coloring contest in the newspaper and rushing to grab your crayons?They’re back, and New Directions Chiropractic is bringing that magical tradition to our community once again! Print Your Coloring PageDownload and print the official coloring sheet for the contest.
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Weekly Savings!
by ShaneRich · 12/7/2025
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Carl Kiekhaefer revolutionizes the boating industry!
by ShaneRich · 11/30/2025
Working at Merc Marine for 14 years often has me thinking about how cool it is that Fond du Lac is the home of Merc. That’s why this week’s homegrown hero is Carl Kiekhaefer. Long before Mercury became the global powerhouse we know today, it started with one determined Wisconsin inventor who saw pot
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Sip, Relax, & Celebrate the Season at Ziegler Winery! 🍷
by ShaneRich · 11/30/2025
Ziegler Winery in Malone, is one of those places that just feels different the second you pull in, and maybe I’m biased, but when you’ve helped plant a lot of the vines, it hits on a whole other level. My dad, Shy Ziegler, wife Jenny Ziegler, and my two uncles bought the property back in 2015 with a
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Nourishing Our Community Through the Cold Months: Local Businesses Lead With Heart and Healthy Food
by CassandraLeffelman · 11/30/2025
As winter settles in and the cold season puts our immune systems to the test, two local businesses- Hang 10 Poké and Into the Woods Wellness- are proving that nourishing food can be both comforting and transformative. Their approaches may differ, but their mission is the same: help our community fee
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18 Hands Ale Haus & Karaoke?
by Darren Goodpaster · 11/30/2025
If you like music and Food, 18 Hands Ale Haus is a great place to stop. Offering both Live Music and Karaoke throughout the month of December and some great Food while enjoying some awesome Music. Featuring Wylde Girl Karaoke every Friday at 8:00 PM, and Live Music the rest of the month. Check ou
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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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Weekly Savings, Job Postings, & Word Search!
by ShaneRich · 11/30/2025
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Blue Marble Botanicals
by Darren Goodpaster · 11/23/2025
I stopped in to Blue Marble Botanicals Saturday based on a Post I saw by our own Shane Michael. I had never heard of the Business until then, although they have been there 5 years!I sure wish I had known sooner! The Owner Bekki is amazing and extremely knowledgeable on all of her Products, and th
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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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A Hidden Gem... Chef Santiago
by Shawn Ness · 11/23/2025
In September the kitchen inside of Ziggy’s started humming again. Wait… what… but Ziggy’s is long gone. You bet it is but if I referenced The Stone Pizzeria & Pub would you know where I was talking about? If not, then this series of articles is for you. Once a month I want to focus on new restau
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Christmas Celebration Light Show Makes A Local Impact.
by SFW · 11/23/2025
Every year when the Lakeside Park light show hosted by Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Club starts up, it feels like the start of Christmas in Fond du Lac. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been there, pulling into that parking lot, tuning the radio, and watching the lights dance in the cold night air s
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New Directions Chiropractic Expands Integrative Pediatric and Prenatal Care in Fond du Lac
by Zoelle Reinke · 11/23/2025
New Directions Chiropractic in Fond du Lac is redefining family wellness with a uniquely integrative approach that blends specialized prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care with functional medicine and evidence-based supportive therapies. Led by Dr. Zoelle Reinke, a Doctor of Chiropractic with adv
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