MONDAY
– Bank First broke ground this week on their brand new operations center in the Manitowoc Industrial Park. Click here to see what CEO Mike Molepske had to say about their major expansion.
– Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels has been named the President of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Click here to see what he had to say about his election into the position.
– Ground was broken on a solar energy farm in Sheboygan last week. Click here to see where it is, and how it was paid for.
– The President of the Helen Gajdys Reis and Lester Reis Endowment Fund Inc. has announced a major donation to the annual Coats For Kids Campaign Click here to see how much was donated to help get children in need warm coats.
TUESDAY
– Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels has presented his 2022 Executive Budget to the Common Council. Click here for a full rundown of the 400 page document.
– The Miss Green Bay Area Organization is looking for the next Miss Green Bay Area and Outstanding Teen. Click here to see how you can apply.
– A firefighter/paramedic in Manitowoc has received the Medal of Valor after he helped some people during a walleye tournament in Michigan. Click here to see what Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Valleskey did to earn the honor.
– Manitowoc Lincoln Sophomore Olivia Minikel ended her tennis season at the state tournament. Click here to see how she did.
WEDNESDAY
– Home sales in Manitowoc County fell slightly in September compared to last year. Click herefor a full rundown of the September report from WRA.
– In most Counties in Eastern Wisconsin, the average price per gallon of fuel remained relatively unchanged from last week. Click here to see the latest from the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
– Leaders from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) and Bay College in Escanaba have joined forces. Click here to see why.
– A new healthcare facility aimed at helping children is coming to Appleton. Click here to learn more.
THURSDAY
– A bill aiming to help disabled veterans written by Senator Andre Jacque has passed the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. Click here to see what the bill will do for our nation’s heroes.
– The City of Manitowoc Parks Division has begun the process of closing and winterizing the majority of the park restrooms and drinking fountains for the winter. Click here to see which parks will remain open.
– The Save the Veterans group in Manitowoc is preparing to clean all of the gravesites in Evergreen Cemetery that belong to Civil War veterans. Click here to see when that project is taking place.
– An executive with Broadwind Heavy Fabrications in Manitowoc said, “We’re extremely happy and somewhat shocked to actually have won” the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Click hereto see what else Brett Hartman had to say, including what the future holds for the company.
FRIDAY
– Manitowoc farmers are reporting being hit hard by the supply chain issues affecting the country. Click here to see how.
– According to the results of the Forward Exam, students in Manitowoc are not as proficient in math and language as they have been in years past. Click here to see how much those scores dropped.
– UW Green Bay has announced that they recently surpassed the 70% vaccination rate for students at all four of their campuses. Click here to see why that is significant.
– The S.S. Badger Carferry will look a bit more polished next sailing season. Click here to see what else will be addressed during its scheduled maintenance session.
