MONDAY
– The co-owner of Wilfert Farms in Two Rivers said they’re looking about a week out yet for the arrival of the strawberry crop. Click here to see what Dave Wilfert had to say about how the recent heatwave has affected the crop.
– The Manitowoc Public Library is once again accepting material donations. Click here to see what kinds of things they are looking for.
– Several hundred runners from the Lakeshore and around the country participated in the Ninth annual HFM Maritime Marathon on June 13th. Click here to see who the winners were, and what Race Director Dave Nickels had to say about the event.
– The Chairman for the Lakeshore All-Sports Hall of Fame has announced that he is stepping down after 23 years at the helm. Kieth Bonde made the announcement in an email to Seehafer News, where he said that he has been pondering the decision for some time and determined “it’s time for me to move on and let someone else be the new Chairman for the Lakeshore All Sports Hall of Fame.”
TUESDAY
– An FFA member from Mishicot and another from New Holstein are among 28 students who are receiving FFA Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarships this year. Samantha Anhalt, who is a member of Mishicot FFA has been awarded the Arnold and Katherine Cordes Endowment Scholarship, while New Holstein’s Cameron Guelig was awarded the Dr. Rick and Peggy Daluge Scholarship.
– A longtime paramedic and 911 dispatcher for the Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center has fallen on hard times, and a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to “Help the Helper”. Click here to learn more about Lori Krueger and how you can help.
– The Haven of Manitowoc County, just like every other organization throughout the Country, faced some major challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to see how The Haven had to adjust, and what next for the local men’s shelter.
– The Brown County Library has resumed its in-person Storytime program. Click here to learn more about the program.
WEDNESDAY
– The Two Rivers Plan Commission met this week with a focus on TIF (Tax Incremental Financing District) Funding for a couple of potential business entities. Click here for an explanation from City Manager Greg Buckley on what they exactly they decided.
– Scam callers are becoming a daily occurrence for many people, include those in law enforcement. Click here to see what scams Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig has been seeing, and what you should do if you get such a call.
– The Maritime Bay Classic Bicycle Race has announced that Ascend Services will be the beneficiary of all proceeds. Click here to see how Ascend Executive Director Deana Genske reacted.
– Manitowoc Lincoln High School Graduate Eric Fogltanz is getting a chance to continue his track career. We were informed by his father Don that Eric will be running at the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene Oregon, or at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon. June 18th through the 27th.
THURSDAY
– Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels and members of his staff will address and answer questions from The Committee of the Whole Monday afternoon at City Hall on reasons to revert back to two-way traffic on 8th and 10th Streets and a portion of North 11th Street. Click here to see his arguments for the change.
– The Friends of the Mariners Trail are in need of gardeners. Click here to learn how you can get involved.
– The Above and Beyond Children’s Museum in Sheboygan is now fully reopened. Click here to also learn about their new program entitled Play is Healing.
– Pizza Garden in Manitowoc is giving back to the community through a fundraising campaign. Click here to see what the money they are raising will go toward.
FRIDAY
– Manitowoc native Don Davey, who played football for the UW Badgers and the Green Bay Packers, is challenging himself in a new way starting this weekend. Click here to learn more about the Race Across America Bike Race.
– The fiancé of a Manitowoc man who died last year is honoring his spirit by hosting a brat fry next month. Click here to learn more about the Brat fry being put on by Nakita Mathes, the fiancé of Joshua Lueptow.
– One of the newest additions the I-43 Industrial Park in Manitowoc will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony next week. According to Jessica Reinhardt, the Public Relations & Marketing Manager for the Dramm Corporation, the ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday (June 22nd) at their new location, 1425 Dufek Drive.
– The Manitowoc Lincoln Ships Baseball team are the Regional Champs. They toppled Oshkosh West 6-1 and advance to the Sectional round of the tournament. Click here for more details about their win, and comments from Coach Bruce Steinbecker.