MONDAY
-Happy Labor Day
TUESDAY
– 22 local patriots gathered at Faith Church in Manitowoc Monday, as they read the names of all 2,456 U.S. Servicemen and Women who died while serving in Afghanistan. Click here to see what event organizer Ryan Brahm had to say.
– New home construction through June in Wisconsin was described as amazing by a local home builder and remodeler. Click here to see what Brandon Bartow had to say about the market, and how the price of lumber has affected home sales.
– The newest yoga studio in Manitowoc will be opening up soon. Click here to learn more about Waves Yoga Studio.
– The Manitowoc Public Library welcomed an author this week. Click here to learn more about Greg Renz and his book, “Beneath the Flames”.
WEDNESDAY
– The Two Rivers City Council President has announced his resignation. Click here to see why Curt Andrews is stepping down, and what the next steps are for the Council.
– Work has begun on the crafting of the City of Manitowoc’s 2022 budget. Click here to see what Mayor Justin Nickels said is the biggest challenge this year.
– Months of infrastructure and street reconstruction work on 24th-25th and Madison Streets in Two Rivers is nearing completion. Click here for an update from City Manager Greg Buckley.
– A retired Lakeshore Technical College graduate who credits his success to faculty members who mentored and guided him is giving back to his alma mater. Click here to see how much Retired Army 1st SGT Jesse L Klein pledged to the school.
THURSDAY
– Due to a positive COVID 19 test, Grow it Forward in Manitowoc is shutting down operations for about a week. Click here for more details, and for a list of other places you can get help.
– A Manitowoc teen is receiving help from the Sheriff’s Department in his pursuit of a Criminal Justice Degree. Odin Funkhouser received a $500 scholarship from the Department and will be attending Lakeshore Technical College.
– The Two Rivers Senior Center is preparing to host an Open House Fundraiser later this month. Click here to learn more.
– The 2021 Manitowoc Lincoln Girls Volleyball team is looking to content for another FRCC title this season. Click here to hear from Coach Mat Beth Dixon.
FRIDAY
– As students are now back in classrooms in the Manitowoc Public School District, officials have a better idea of how well they are doing enrollment-wise. Click here to see what Superintendent Mark Holzman had to say about their enrollment.
– The Appleton community is beginning to prepare to welcome roughly 100 Afghan refugees over the next several months, but housing them is a concern. Click here to see what the City is doing to prepare.
– The Lakeshore Humane Society is teaming up with Sabbatical Brewing to host the NEW Top Dog Contest. Click here to learn more about the contest, and how you can get involved.
– Over 100-train history buffs are visiting the Manitowoc area this weekend for the Soo Line Historical and Technical Society Convention. Click here to learn more about the convention.
