MONDAY
– Manitowoc Public Utilities has earned a Reliable Public Power provider designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 recognition, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement.
– Manitowoc’s Grow it Forward has begun handing out more food boxes through a USDA program. Click here to learn more about the Farmers to Families program, and when you can get your food box.
– Spring cleaning time is here for the city of Manitowoc’s Evergreen Cemetery. The city is asking residents to help by clearing away winter decorations to help maintain the beauty of the area. Lot owners are being asked to have this done by April 15. Winter decorations not removed by then will be disposed of.
– Road America announced recently that Johnsonville Sausage has returned as a landmark sponsor of the well-recognized Turn 9 Bridge and as the official sausage of Road America. Also, tickets for the 2021 racing season are now available at www.RoadAmerica.com.
TUESDAY
– Last week, the State Legislature passed a couple of COVID-19 related bills. Assemblyman Paul Tittl explained the bills, and why they were important. Also, Veterans are now able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the VA, however, there are some caveats, as Manitowoc County Veteran Service Officer Todd Brehmer explained. Click here to learn more about the two Assembly Bills, and click here to learn more about the Save Lives Act.
– Another major milestone has been reached in the battle against COVID-19. On Thursday, March 25th, Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc gave out their 10,000th dose of COVID vaccine. The vaccination was given to Dawn Rauen, who noted that it was “a privilege to get vaccinated, to be safe for others and myself and be on the way to start living again.”
– Manitowoc Public Utilities is reminding its customers that the winter moratorium on disconnections is ending in April. Click here to see all the details.
– A Senior at Roncalli High School has signed a national letter of intent. Click here to see where Tyler Bonin is going to attend, and what degree he will be pursuing.
WEDNESDAY
– The Manitowoc County Court has received the written stipulation from the former candidate for Manitowoc’s 1st Aldermanic District. Theresa Schmitt was facing charges in a theft case at the Manitowoc Walmart, but the State has moved to dismiss her felony charge and amend the other charge to retail theft. As a part of the stipulation, Schmitt was found “Guilty due to a No Contest plea” on that retail theft charge. The court has ordered her to pay a $330.50 fine, and all court costs by May 19th, or to spend seven days in the County Jail.
– The Two Rivers City Council met on Monday, where they approved a resolution to protest what they termed “inequities” in the distribution of funds from the American Rescue Plan. Click here to learn more about the complaints the City Council has with the plan.
– Holy Family Memorial in Manitowoc recently gave out their 10,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here to see how Judy Check, HFM’s Employee Health Nurse reacted to that milestone being surpassed.
– With Wisconsin wildfire season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to be fire smart this spring and get their free DNR annual burning permit. While spring is always much-welcomed after Wisconsin’s long winters, seasonal warm and dry conditions can result in increased wildfire activity.
THURSDAY
– A Green Bay man was arrested on child sex charges. Click here to see what Cory Detaege did to warrant his arrest.
– Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry of Manitowoc has announced they’ve purchased the assets of Wabash Castings Inc based in Indiana. Click here to see what WAF CEO Sachin Shivaram and Wabash Inidiana Mayor Scott Long had to say of the acquisition.
– Manitowoc’s Street Sweeping Parking Ban is now in effect. Click here to see when your street is scheduled to be swept.
– Charlie Berens was vaccinated by the Manitowoc County Health Department on Wednesday. Berens said we showing up for the “free shots”, but when he learned they were not serving bourbon or whiskey, he would settle on “da COVID deal”.
FRIDAY
– Alliance Laundry Systems has announced their acquisition of distribution assets of Chigo based Washburn Machinery Inc. Click here to see what both sides had to say of the sale.
– Manitowoc County Veterans Service Officer Todd Brehmer said that the VA made a “great big mistake” with a change they made during the pandemic. Click here to see what he is referring to, and how the VA has corrected the problem.
– In observance of National Donate Life Month, Holy Family Memorial (HFM) held a flag-raising ceremony at the HFM Medical Center. The ceremony was done to commemorate those who have received or continue to wait for lifesaving transplants, as well as the families of individuals who chose to be donors.
– Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere has announced that he will be hosting a series of Listening sessions throughout April in all of the Counties he serves. Click here to see where he will be and when.
