MONDAY
– Senator Ron Johnson has called the situation in Afghanistan “Depressing to witness.” Click here to see what else he and a former aid of his, had to say about the Taliban sweeping through Afghanistan.
– After seeing the number of illegal immigrants who passed through the southern border, Congressman Glen Grothman has called the situation the “biggest threat to America in my lifetime”. Click here to see the numbers released by the Biden Administration.
– Two out-of-school programs in Sheboygan County have received some state grant money. Click here to see how much the Sheboygan County YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club of Sheboygan County got from the “Beyond the Classroom Grant” program.
– The Manitowoc Bandits left no doubt who reigned supreme in the Shoreland League. The Bandits routed the Ashwaubenon Lookouts Saturday 10-0 at Municipal Baseball Field to wrap up their 3rd straight playoff championship. Coach Chris Cisler’s ballclub takes the best of 3 series in 2-games after doubling up the Lookouts 16-8 in Ashwaubenon Friday night.
TUESDAY
– Following a full Council vote last night, a major change is coming to downtown Manitowoc. The ordinance to change 8th, 10th, and 11th Streets into two-way streets passed on an 8-2 vote. Click here to see what some citizens, and members of the council had to say about the change.
– Eastern Wisconsin’s representative in Congress has issued a statement regarding the situation in Afghanistan. Click here to see what 6th District Congressman Glen Grothman had to say about the situation.
– Two players with the Sheboygan County SaberCats football team have earned end-of-year awards from the Mid-West United Football League, while many more were named part of the 1stand 2nd All-League teams. Click here to see the full list.
– The Director of Athletics at Manitowoc Lincoln High School has been elected to serve in a leadership role on the WIAA Board of Control for 2021-’22. The board conducted its’ officer elections at a meeting in Stevens Point late last week and Ships A-D Dave Steavpack was selected as the group’s treasurer.
WEDNESDAY
– The Manitowoc Police Department has joined the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs through Labor Day (September 6th). Click here to learn more about the program.
– The Mead Public Library in Sheboygan is considering waiving all late fees. Click here to learn more.
– Water lovers of all ages are invited to join Glacierland RC&D on a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS), August 21st, 2021 at Lower Henry Schuette Park in Manitowoc. Click here to learn more.
– Several teams converged on the former Sunset Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay this week to participate in active shooter training. Click here to see what the training entailed.
THURSDAY
– 6th District Congressman Glen Grothman is among several representatives who are want to hold a Committee hearing to conduct congressional oversight of the deteriorating situation in Kabul, Afghanistan. Click here to learn more about a letter they sent to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney.
– The Green Bay Area Public School District voted to approve the implementation of a mask mandate for all students and staff for this coming school year. Click here to learn more.
– The local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America is planning a trip to visit and tour Washington DC. Click here to learn how you can sign up.
– Prevent Suicide Manitowoc County is looking to make this year’s Walk/Run for Hope the biggest event to date. Click here to learn more about what they are doing to celebrate their 10thAnniversary.
FRIDAY
– A local veteran has organized an event for next Tuesday, where all of the names of military members who died in Afghanistan. Click here to learn more about the Remember the Fallen event.
– Brown County officials have called on Governor Tony Evers to use federal funds to help solve the public defender shortage. Click here to see what they are asking for.
– The HSHS Hospital System has expanded its cancer care clinic. Click here to see which of their hospitals will being offering caner care.
– The Manitowoc County Historical Society has received a Wisconsin Humanities Recovery Grant. Click here to see what that money will be used for.
