Fond du Lac County Health Alert: Very High COVID-19 Activity Levels —Take Action To Stop The Spread Fond du Lac County is currently experiencing very high levels of COVID-19 and significant spread in our community. On Friday alone, the health department received notification of approximately 240 cases. The county has seen a rapid increase in the number of daily new cases in past weeks,

Gov. Evers, WEDC, PSC Announce Six Communities Selected For Broadband Connectors Pilot Program Gov. Tony Evers, together with the state Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced six communities were selected for the new Broadband Connectors Pilot program cohort. “As families, business owners, and communities across the state

Busting Mask Myths One Question At A Time Wearing a mask has proven to be one of the best means of protection society has against COVID-19, but with so much misinformation out there, how can the public separate fact from fiction? UW Health and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health experts are here to tackle some of those burning questions. For example: Myth: Does

Vitamin D: A Secret Defense Against COVID-19? Vitamin D, sometimes known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is in the limelight for its possible effect on COVID-19. Several vitamin D studies have encouraging results, but it is too early to definitively say that it can help prevent or fight the virus. Vitamin D is historically known for supporting bone health, cell growth and the immune system.

Managing COVID Fatigue Is Crucial To Our Health And Wellbeing During Pandemic Compounded stress and exhaustion from worrying about the coronavirus is leading to “COVID Fatigue,” a shorthand way of talking about an overall sense of exhaustion based on the combination of challenges people are facing during the pandemic. As a result, health care providers are seeing an increase in people

Wisconsin 4-H Creates Excitement For The New Program Year Youth in Washington County can get excited as the Wisconsin 4-H Program launches the new Wisconsin 4-H Movement. 4 - H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. It is a research-based experience that includes youth and adult partnerships, hands-on learning, and meaningful leadership opportunities. The Wisconsin

As Deer Activity Increases, Drivers Need To Slow Down, Be Alert The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), State Patrol and partner law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists to be alert for the potential of deer darting across roadways during upcoming weeks. Deer/vehicle crashes typically peak during the October and November “rutting” period when bucks pursue potential

Bug Tussel Looking For Help In Towns of Auburn And Eden ByAndrea HansenAbler Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, is partnering with Fond du Lac County to apply for the Wisconsin PSC Broadband Grant FY21 Program to gain a broadband tower in New Fane (Town of Auburn) and in the Town of Eden. “We are looking for letters of support as well as potential land owners with eight to 10-plus acres to place