MONDAY
– The Above and Beyond Children’s Museum in Sheboygan broke ground on a brand new playground. Click here to learn more about the playground.
– This year, Art Slam will be splashing down at Sputnikfest on September 11th, and local graffiti artist Lukas Bagemehl will be on the ground. Click here to learn more about Lukas and how you can watch him create his art.
– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched the Solar Installations webpage dedicated to helping those planning ground-mounted solar installation projects across the state. Click here to learn more.
– The Sheboygan County SaberCats were able to overcome an 18-0 halftime deficit to win the first-ever Midwest United Football League Championship on Saturday. The Cats battled the Milwaukee County Chargers at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, winning the contest 27-24.
TUESDAY
– The City of Manitowoc Finance Committee is seeking applicants for a five-year term on the Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) Commission. Click here to learn more about the job and how you can apply.
– They have had Really Big Prints, and now the Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc will have really tiny prints. Click here to learn more about the program scheduled for late September.
– The Manitowoc Police Department has released the full list of restaurants participating in the 2021 iteration of the Dine 4 K9 event. Click here to learn more.
– The Manitowoc Public Library has some digital resources for students as the school year approaches. Click here to learn more.
WEDNESDAY
– The Manitowoc Public School District is requiring masks in their buildings. Click here to see why Superintendent Mark Holzman made that recommendation.
– As the fast-spreading COVID-19 Delta variant continues to affect our communities, the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has changed its visitor policy. Click here to see what changes were made.
– The huge storm system that hammered eastern Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon resulted in many sporting events being canceled, and the Remember the Fallen event at The Wharf was also affected. The event is being rescheduled for Monday, August 30th.
– Planning continues of the redesign of Central Park in Two Rivers. Click here to learn more.
THURSDAY
– Senator Glen Grothman is calling for the reexamination of the recently passed $3.5 Trillion Budget Bill. Click here to see why he feels it is bad for the country.
– The Manitowoc Police Department has begun its annual holiday wreath sale. Click here to get more information.
– UW Green Bay has expanded their Rising Phoenix program. Click here to see which school district has been added to their college credit program.
– The suicide rate dropped by more than 50% in Manitowoc County during the COVID-19 lockdown. Click here to see why Donna Firman of Prevent Suicide Manitowoc County thinks that is.
FRIDAY
– Several area youths won big at the Manitowoc County Fair in the Market Animal sale. Click here to see who won in each category.
– After being rained out on Tuesday, the Remember the Fallen event has been rescheduled for September 6th. Click here to see how you can get involved.
– Roncalli High School is reaching out to the Manitowoc community to find someone to help their football and soccer teams. Click here to see how you can help our local athletes.
