MONDAY
– The 2022 Manitowoc County Budget is starting to take shape. Click here to see what County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer said will be included.
– A sign condemning President Biden on Memorial Drive in Manitowoc is causing quite a stir among citizens in Manitowoc. Click here to see why Police Chief Nick Reimer said the signs have not been taken down.
– The Rahr West Art Museum in Manitowoc is embarking on a major landscaping project. Click here to see what they plan on putting in front of the iconic museum.
– Eastern Wisconsin is being well represented this year in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition. Click here to see what products are included in the initial round of voting.
TUESDAY
– Manitowoc’s newest medical facility is now open. Click here to see why BayCare CEO Chris Augustine said they wanted to build a new facility in the Clipper City.
– The Manitowoc Public Library is now offering a free Storywalk program. Click here to learn more.
– Manitowoc County Soil and Water Conservation Department is offering a free well water screening for nitrates all next week. Click here to see how and where you can get your water tested.
– Pro golfers from American and Europe began arriving this week in Wisconsin for the Ryder Cup competition. Click here to get a little history lesson on the Ryder Cup.
WEDNESDAY
– Could some of the nearly 13,000 Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy potentially fill or reduce the worker shortage problem in Manitowoc County? Mayor Justin Nickels thinks so. Click here to see what is being done to bring these refugees to the Lakeshore.
– Manitowoc Lincoln High School now has a new grading system. Click here to see what the new Standards Based Learning system looks like.
– Following the recent departure of Curt Andrews, the Two Rivers City Council is looking for someone to fill the vacant seat. Click here to see how you could become a member of the council.
– The 10th Annual Prevent Suicide Manitowoc County Run/Walk for Hope will be taking place this weekend. Click here to see what is new this year, and how you can help.
THURSDAY
– Prevea Health and its Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) hospital partners in Eastern Wisconsin are reminding all about the importance of colon cancer screening. Click here to learn more about why you should be screened.
– The initial round of voting is now complete, and four area products made it to the Round of 16 for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition. Click here to see what made the cut, and how you can vote.
– A survey of the bat population conducted at the Woodland Dunes Nature Center is showing a promising future for the animals. Click here to see what the acoustic survey revealed.
FRIDAY
– The City of Manitowoc is reminding homeowners to pay their special assessments to the city. Click here to learn more.
– Jason Ring the President of the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau shared his perspective on the negotiations between his organization and the cities of Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Click here to see what he had to say.
– The runners and walkers at Saturday’s Prevent Suicide Walk/Run for Hope will have an amazing early morning view. Click here to see where the participants will be walking/running.
– The Town of Two Creeks was a busy area Thursday, as people gathered to celebrate the large-scale solar energy project, the Point Beach Solar Energy Center. Click here to see how much money this project is expected to save Manitowoc County.
