Sturgeon’s Spear and Valentine’s Day wasn’t the only thing happening in Fondurach in February. This is the top business story.
Fondurac – In addition to Sturgeon Spear and Valentine’s Day, February hosted more for Fondurac.
Fondulac’s top stories in February included sturgeon spear news and weather updates, while business news for 2025 includes homes, redevelopment, best spots for bar pizza, and the imminent closure of local Joan Fabric and craft stores.
Here are the top six Phon Lux Street Wide Stories for February:
Readers will be in the top 7 bar pizza
We asked readers to share their recommendations regarding the fondue rack area bar for pizza. The top three in responses include Joe’s Fox Hat, Bob’s Pizza and 11:11 Burger & Vignette.
Whether it’s a high-quality crust, a choice of toppings, or a chance to pair with beer or wine, seven total businesses have attracted the most readers’ attention.
Joan Fabric is set to close on a fondue rack
Fond du Lac’s Joann Fabrics and Crafts Location, 806 W. Johnson St., began selling its business after announcing the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in mid-February.
On February 12, the company filed a petition in court seeking approval to sell the property from Gordon Brothers, who closed more than 500 stores and served as “stalking horse bidders” who set up the floors for the auction process.
However, as of February 23, according to the Joan Reorganization website, as of February 23, the bidders were GA Group along with Prepetition Term Loan Agent.
Fondulac’s status in Wisconsin has a unique impact on housing shortages
The final report on the City of Fondulac housing research and action plan has led local leaders and residents to think better about what is needed to improve the city’s housing shortages and situation.
One takeaway endemic to Fondulac is located near several Wisconsin cities and employment centers, including Oshkosh, Appleton, Sheboygan, Milwaukee and Madison. This attracts commuters working in those cities, but emphasizes “middle class workers’ housing” (medium middle) as many employees have to find housing outside the Fondulac.
The Saputo Factory site is one step closer to redevelopment
The city is working on housing solutions. The redevelopment of the former Saputo plant site, located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Scott Street, is on the list of possibilities.
As of February 12, Fondulac City Council approved the development of housing and mixed-use properties, opening up opportunities for the site and supporting the potential for public-private partnerships, promoting and promoting revitalization.
This is part of the North Main Street Corridor Plan, which guides the location of Main Street spread between Lakeside Park and the downtown sector that begins south of Johnson Street, connecting the two spaces and creating a “place” in the heart of the city.
This is what happened to the building Sam Meyer moved to Main Street
Fondulach State State Farm Agents and local historic building Buffsammeyer recently completed their fifth renovation project at Fondulach. One of the first steps was to physically move the building from South Marl Street to North Main Street.
The building was built in the 1860s as a doctor’s office, but now it will serve as Meyer’s new office after a major restoration and after returning to what it looked like.
Fondulac County Commission begins discussions on new prisons
A few months after the topic was in the hands of the Fondulac County Jail Ad Hoc Board, new county jail considerations began debating at the county board.
The committee was tasked with determining what a new prison might entail, such as whether a new prison would be needed and how much it would cost. Current prison survey results include safety, security and overcrowding concerns, which will require extensive renovations or new buildings.
To give county commissioners and taxpayers an idea of what to expect, Kurt Berner of Wisconsin construction company Samuels Group has now ranged from about $267 million for additional and renovation of the home to about $393 million to move the entire Justice Center to Scott Road.
Daphne Lemke is a streetwiss reporter for Fondulac Reporter. Contact her at dlemke@gannett.com.
