Fond du Lac, Octagon House

The historic Octagon House in Fond du Lac has been steeped in intrigue since 1856
Former Fond du Lac Mayor Isaac Brown built the Octagon House in 1856, and it almost didn't survive the 1970s. Here's the history of the house.
Controlled burn sparks house fire in Fond du Lac County, leaving two without a home
A controlled burn in Fond du Lac County led to a house fire that left two people without a home, with the structure suffering extensive damage and the cause determined to be the spread of the fire from a nearby ditch.
North Fond du Lac crash leaves one in critical condition
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, March 13, 2025. Emergency personnel […]
Town of Metomen home in Fond du Lac County a total loss after fire Thursday afternoon
A town of Metomen home is a total loss after a fire Thursday afternoon. Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release a 911 call at 3:06 p.m. March 13 reported a residence at N13707 State 44 was fully engulfed in flames.
House fire leaves Fond du Lac county home a 'total loss'
Ten fire departments assisted in stopping the spread of a house fire in the Town of Metomin. It seems that the Department of Government Efficiency isn’t done furnishing the federal offices they’ve turned into dorm rooms—and their boss Elon Musk himself has joined in on the fun.
Home destroyed after controlled burn in Fond du Lac County spreads from ditch
A residence in Fond du Lac County is considered a total loss after a controlled burn spread from a ditch to a nearby home.
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Moped driver in critical condition after truck misses stop sign in North Fond du Lac
The driver of a moped had to be air-lifted to a hospital and is reportedly in critical condition after it was hit by a truck ...
'It was difficult seeing the world shut down.' Fond du Lac readers share their COVID experiences.
At five years since COVID-19 began sweeping through Fond du Lac, here are some stories, from lost loved ones to long-term ...
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Fond du Lac St Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday
The City of Fond du Lac’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade happens this Saturday, March 15. The parade will start at 3 PM on the ...
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One hurt after a truck-motorcycle crash in North Fond du Lac
One person is in critical condition after a pickup truck hit a motorcycle in North Fond du Lac Thursday night.
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Fond du Lac County property sold for $3M in latest real estate transfers for March 3-7
Here's a list of real estate transfers in Fond du Lac County from March 3-7, 2025, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
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Train and semi-trailer collision in Fond du Lac County causes secondary crash, injuring one
One person was injured Wednesday in Fond du Lac County after a train collided with a semi-trailer when it failed to yield, ...
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Fond du Lac County police chase; woman arrested, speeds reached 120 mph
One person was taken into custody following a police chase in Fond du Lac County on Thursday, March 13. The pursuit lasted ...
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Remember when skate-a-thons raised money at the Majestic Roller Rink in Fond du Lac?
From 1974 to 1988, the Majestic Roller Rink on Pioneer Road hosted not only skating events, but also popular dances for area ...