MONDAY
– Manitowoc County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer is getting frustrated as the lack of progress in finding a new County Ag Educator. Click here to see what he has proposed to bring in a new person to fill that important role.
– The DNR is warning beach goers to be wary of Blue Green Algae. Click here to learn more about the water born algae.
– The co-founder of Gumby’s Club Fore a Cure had a heartwarming story regarding a Manitowoc Police Officer. Click here to see what the officer did for the local charity.
– The Manitowoc Public Library is preparing to host a program focus on beer. Click here to learn more about “The Beer Experience”.
TUESDAY
– Lakeshore Technical College has announced that they are receiving huge interest from potential students. In fact, they have seen the number of requests for applications jump 38% of last year, and they are at a level they haven’t seen since the 2012-2013 school year.
– In the second week of August, Ascend Services Inc in Manitowoc will be hosting a Legislative Mixer at the Sub Pub. Click here to learn more about the event.
– Prevea Health has added a family medicine and sports medicine physician at their Manitowoc location. Click here to learn more about what Dr. Todd Domeyer is offering to Prevea patients in Manitowoc.
– Were peanut butter and jelly sandwiches the Milwuakee Bucks’ secret weapon in their run to the NBA Finals? Click here to see why many NBA teams, including the Bucks, have turned to the popular childhood snack for energy.
WEDNESDAY
– How would you respond in an emergency? Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Travis Waack want to know. You can click here to take the short web-based survey.
– Last week, Eastern Wisconsin was pounded by a massive downpouring of rain, resulting in many road closures, and several businesses being flooded We spoke with Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley, who said the City’s infrastructure survived relatively unscathed. Click here to see what else he had to say.
– Monday’s incident at Manitowoc Public Utilities is a stark reminder of always being prepared for a power outage. Click here to see how you can be prepared for the next power outage.
– The crowd at The Wharf in Manitowoc was electric as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals 105-98, securing the first championship for the franchise in 50 years. Click here to see what one local man had to say about seeing history being made.
THURSDAY
– What’s next for the former Mirro property in Manitowoc? Click here to see what Mayor Justin Nickels had to say about the property on Washington Street.
– The Lakeshore Balloon Glow, which is scheduled for August 20th in downtown Manitowoc, needs some more people to volunteer their time to ensure the event goes off without a hitch. Click here to see how you can get involved.
– The Two Rivers City Council this week approved a new TID or Tax Incremental Financing District. Click here to learn more about the TID, and what is planned for it.
– The Manitowoc Bandits are Shoreland League Champs for the third year in a row. Click here to see how they wrapped up the title on Wednesday.
FRIDAY
– 25TH Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl is working on pieces of legislation that he feels will benefit his constituency. Click here to learn more about the Clubhouse Matching Grant Bill, and a bill aiming to give incarcerated individuals more personal items.
– What is happening with the former Shopko and Mid-Cities mall locations in Manitowoc? Clickhere to see what Mayor Justin Nickels says is happening.
– Construction Season is in full swing in Two Rivers, especially on 24th Street. Click here to see the progress, as reported by City Manager Greg Buckley.
– A racer from Reedsville had a pretty successful day at Wisconsin International Raceway. Reedsville’s Maxwell Schultz took home second place money in the Super Late Model event.
