MONDAY
– The Class of 1972 at Manitowoc Lincoln High School is asking for support from the community as construction is underway on a new Council Ring on the campus. Click here to learn more about the ring, and it’s historical significance.
– Registration is now open for those who wish to show their car or motorcycle at Holy Family Memorial’s annual car and bike show fundraiser. Click here to learn more about the Car and Motorcycle Show, and how you can register.
– The Relay for Life has announced a golf outing for mi-July, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, and Steve Kornely, a local man who is battling cancer. Click here to learn more about Tee It Up For Tata’s, and how to sign up.
– Several Track and Field athletes at Manitowoc Lincoln High School ended their season at the State meet over the weekend. Click here to see how the athletes all performed.
TUESDAY
– A bill penned by two State Representatives from the area, which aims to honor the sacrifices and service of Wisconsin’s Hmong and Laotian soldiers has passed the Assembly. Representative Shae Sortwell and Senator Andre Jacque co-wrote the bill and explained that the bill expands their eligibility for the Wisconsin Veterans Status on a driver’s license or identification card.
– Citing a lifeguard shortage, the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center has changed their hours of operation. Click here to see what their new hours are and to learn about their new event entitled After Hours at the Pool.
– The patients at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay were visited by some scaly prehistoric friends recently. Click here to see how the Dino Stroll brought a smile to the faces of the young patients.
– Manitowoc native and Roncalli High School graduate Ben Stelzer is returning to his college alma-mater in Houghton, Michigan. Michigan Tech Men’s Basketball Coach Josh Buettner announced recently that Stelzer has been hired as an assistant coach for the upcoming season.
WEDNESDAY
– After an overnight stop in Manitowoc, the four men and one female, all students at St. Norbert College, are now on their way to Sheboygan, with the ultimate goal of marching to Milwaukee. Click here to learn more about the For Them Ruck March, and why the group is marching 140 mile to Milwaukee.
– Well over 70-golfers signed up for the first of what is hoped to be an annual fundraiser benefiting Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer. Click here to see how much money was raised, and what the President and CEO of the MACC Fund thought of Autumn Ridge.
– Weird Manitowoc is preparing to host a two part series on weird food. Click here to see what exactly that will all entail.
– The Mishicot Girls Softball team last night brought home the school’s 2nd ever championship trophy with both occurring in the last 4-months. The Indians defeated Juda/Albany 6-to-3 in the title game of the WIAA State Tournament played at UW-Green Bay.
THURSDAY
– For some veterans, or citizens who have undergone a traumatic experience, hearing fireworks exploding may result in some sort of Post-Traumatic Stress episode or flashback to that traumatic event. However, Manitowoc County Veteran Service Officer Todd Brehmer feels like if that’show you want to celebrate Independence Day, then go for it.
– The Sheboygan Police Department is warning citizens that it is illegal to shoot off personal fireworks within the city limits. Those caught violating this ordinance can be fined over $375 per violation.
– State Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere has penned a bill that will commemorate the Afghan people who aided the US by serving as interpreters. Click here to learn more about the bill.
– For those who have debated on a career with the Sheboygan Fire Department, you are in luck, as the Department announced recently that they will be hosting their first-ever citizen academy this fall. Click here for more information.
FRIDAY
– ReadyWisconsin wants to help make sure everyone remains safe this Independence Day weekend. Click here to get some tips on how you can stay safe while lighting fireworks.
– Manitowoc’s Harbor Master and City Planner, Paul Braun, tells Seehafer News that the current Lake Michigan levels are about 20 inches lower than last year. Click here to see what other observations he and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have made.
– The historic Schuette Building in downtown Manitowoc has a new tenant. Click here to learn more about the newest addition to Manitowoc’s Downtown, Quilting in the Valley.
– The Two Rivers Historical Society has teamed up with the Washington House and Museum to start a new fundraiser. Click here to learn more about the Chairs for Repairs fundraiser.
