MONDAY
– The first week of June is officially in the books, and in the first four days of the month, there were fewer new cases of COVID-19 in Manitowoc County than there were on the first day of May. With the two new cases reported last Friday (June 4th) by the Health Department, there were 10 total cases from the 1st through the 4th, compared to 12 on each of the first two days of May.
– The Helen Gajdys Reis and Lester Reis Endowment Fund have reached a little over 50 percent of its goal for the benefit of the children of Manitowoc County. Click here to see what exactly the Endowment does for the children.
– The City of Sheboygan is implementing a pop-up shop program and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business idea while also influencing downtown retail growth. Click here to see how you can take advantage of this program.
– A Robotics Instructor at Lakeshore Technical College can now add another title to his name, author. Click here to see how James Grunke, the Electro-Mechanical Program Coordinator/Instructor at LTC got his book published.
TUESDAY
– After taking a year off in 2020, the Lakeshore Balloon Glow is back and bigger than ever in 2021. Click here to see what is new this year, and when the Balloon Glow will be.
– The CEO of Festival Foods has been announced to be one of four people who will be inducted into the Junior Achievement Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame this year. Dave Skogan will be joined by Jack Link of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, Timothy W. Sullivan in recognition of his contributions to Bucyrus, and Daniel F. “Jack” McKeithan, Jr. of the Tamarack Petroleum Company, Inc, who will be inducted posthumously.
– The Manitowoc Public Library will be hosting a program where they discuss how the fish you eat get to your plate. Click here to learn more about the “What’s on Your Plate?” program.
– If you have not visited the Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc recently to view the Portrait of Manitowoc Community Art exhibit, you only have a few weeks left to do so. The exhibit, which was put on in collaboration with local portrait artist Sonia Vasquez, will be taken down at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 27th. A video documenting the process of the exhibit coming to life can be found on the Rahr-West Facebook page and on their YouTube channel.
WEDNESDAY
– For the first time since 2009, Manitowoc will be a host city to the Tour of America’s Dairyland bicycle racing series in a little less than 2-weeks. Click here to learn more about the Maritime Bay Classic to benefit Ascend Services.
– There are still spaces left for golfers to participate in the Save the Flame Golf Outing next weekend. Click here to learn more.
– The heart of downtown Manitowoc will soon be home to a full-service event space. Click hereto learn more about Brennen Seehafer’s latest project, The Venue at Union Square.
– Country music legend Phil Vassar has announced the rescheduled dates for his HITS-teria Tour, and the Capitol Civic Center is on the list. Vassar will grace the Capitol stage with hits like “Just Another Day in Paradise”, “This is God”, and the summer chill-out song, “Six Pack Summer” on August 22nd at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Capitol at 920-683-2184 or e-mailing boxoffice@cccshows.org.
THURSDAY
– An architectural firm from Milwaukee has been selected to perform an assessment of the Two Rivers School District facilities. Click here to see what the evaluation, which will be performed by CG Schmidt and Bray Architects, entails.
– Roncalli High School has announced honor roll for second semester. In total, 160 names were included, split between the A Honor Roll and the B Honor Roll. Click here to see the full list of students who have excelled academically.
– The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be hosting their first ever Pig and Duck Races next week. Click here to learn more about the event.
– Manitowoc Lincoln High School grad Eric Fogltanz wrapped up his collegiate running career at the NCAA Track and Field Championship. Fogltanz competing for the Cyclones of Iowa State University finished 12th in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 50.48 seconds. It was Eric’s best time and the best finish he’s had at the NCAA championships.
FRIDAY
– Manitowoc Public Utilities has sent out a mailer to their customers, informing them that unidirectional water main flushing will be happening soon. Click here to learn what exactly that means, and what they expect from you.
– The dog who was struck by a car in Manitowoc earlier this year has been adopted. Click here to see how Culligan went from severely injured, to living in a happy and healthy home.
– Prevea Health has unveiled a painting at the new Prevea St. Mary’s Health Center which honors lives lost to COVID-19. Click here to see the artwork, created by Manitowoc Artist Jason Prigge.
– New amenities and expanded hours of operation will greet visitors at the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center this summer. Click here to hear from Amy Fricke-Weigel is President of the Friends Group, and Curt Hall, City Parks, and Recreation Division Manager.
