MONDAY
– The I-43 bridge overlay project has begun in Manitowoc County. Click here for details.
– The Manitowoc County Historical Society has announced a Buffalo Bill Wild West Show is coming to the Pinecrest Historical Village Grounds next month. Click here for details.
– The Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting Zoo Education Camps for children ages 4-to-10 this summer. Click here to see what exactly is included in the camps.
– The Manitowoc Bandits have completed their third strait undefeated season. They closed out their Shoreland League schedule with a 5-3 over the Casco A’s, and will next play on August 4th in the playoffs.
TUESDAY
– A major talking point among many citizens in Manitowoc revolves around 8th and 10th Streets, and a northern portion of 11th Street. A study from 1958 suggests that one-way traffic is the better option. Click here to learn more about the study.
– After five years of hard work, a pet boutique in Two Rivers is scheduled to open its doors next week at their new location. Click here to learn more about Lucky Paws Pet Boutique, and their ribbon cutting ceremony next weekend.
– Prevent Suicide Manitowoc has opened up registration for their 10th Annual Run/Walk for Hope. Click here to learn more about the event, and how you can register.
– Michelle Zautner has been named dean of health and human services at Lakeshore Technical College. Click here to learn more about Zautner, and her history in the education and medical world.
WEDNESDAY
– The former Paragon Partners property in Two Rivers is back on the market. Click here to see why.
– Manitowoc’s representative in the State Assembly voiced his frustration over the veto of a bill which aimed to eliminate the $300 unemployment payments statewide. Click here to see why Rep. Paul Tittl disapproves of the Governor’s decision to veto the bill.
– A change to a major Highway between Brown and Outagamie Counties has been proposed by the Department of Transportation. Click here to see what changes may be coming to I-43 between Appleton and De Pere.
– Two local American Legion baseball players will be competing next month in the all-star game. Click here to see who will be playing in the game which will be held at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
THURSDAY
– The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is celebrating three years as the premier agriculture education destination. Click here to see how they are celebrating.
– Six Wisconsin communities, including Chilton, Green Bay, and Appleton are among 244 across the country that will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants totaling more than $3.2 million this year. Click here to see how these area communities are using their share of the money.
– The Manitowoc County Executive is proposing a larger share of federal dollars go to county municipalities. Click here to see what Bob Ziegelbauer wants that money to go toward.
– Roncalli High School has announced some major player awards for their Girls Fastpitch Softball Program. Click here to see who was honored by the Eastern Wisconsin Conference.
FRIDAY
– Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels has sent a letter to several state leaders, including Governor Tony Evers regarding Washington Street. Click here to see some of his sternly worded letter.
– Students in the Sheboygan Area School District will not be required to wear masks during class this coming school year. While vaccinations have not been approved for anyone 12-years-old or younger, the SASD has stated that they will continue to promote vaccination opportunities for those who are eligible.
– The replacement for former Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith has been named. Click here to learn more about the new Chief, Christopher Davis.
– The Treasurer of Gumby’s Club Fore A Cure said this week that being part of the committee is “very inspiring.” Click here to see how well this year’s event went according to Rob Roseff and Treasurer Tim Zinkel.
