MONDAY
– An individual is in custody after allegedly stealing packages at various residences in Two Rivers. The suspect’s name has not been released. If you have any information on the case, you are encouraged to contact the Two Rivers Police Department at 920-793-1191.
– A couple of bills penned by State Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere which aimed to protect civil liberties were vetoes by Governor Tony Evers recently. Click here to see which bills were vetoed, and Senator Jacques reaction.
– BayCare Clinic has announced they are the presenting sponsor for the 2021 Manitowoc Farmers Market. Click here to see what Mayor Justin Nickels had to say about the announcement.
– The Dance Team from Manitowoc Lincoln High School placed 3rd over the weekend and is bringing home some hardware after the virtual Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches competition. The squad under the direction of advisor Hayley Schaut took 3rd in both Game Day and Traditional Non-Tumble events.
TUESDAY
– Manitowoc’s Seehafer Broadcasting has named Terry Stevenson as their new Vice President. President Mark Seehafer stated in a news release that Stevenson is “invaluable to the success of Seehafer Broadcasting, and continues to work hard in all aspects of this company.”
– Eggers Division LLC is expanding its facility in Neenah, along with capacity growth of its Two Rivers facility. Click here to learn more about the $16 million project.
– The City of Manitowoc has announced that a portion of the Mariner’s Trail will be closed through the majority of the month of May. Click here to learn more about where the trail will be worked on, and what crews will be doing.
– Another major concert announcement was made this week by The Wharf in Manitowoc. Click here to see who they are bringing in for a concert on August 11th.
WEDNESDAY
– A Manitowoc man accused for sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s child around 70 times over a three year span had his bail set at $25,000 cash. 36-year-old Travis L. Tingler is facing multiple charges, and will be back in court on Monday for his initial appearance.
– A program that has helped hundreds of families in Manitowoc County throughout the pandemic has come to an end. Grow it Forward in Manitowoc has announced that the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, typically held on Monday mornings, is no longer happening due to, in their words, “circumstances beyond our control.”
– Just Kids Dental in Sheboygan recently made a generous donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Sheboygan County in the form of $10,000. Click here to learn more about the donation, and the “No Cavity Club”.
– April is Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Aleem Bakhtiar, a Holy Family Memorial emergency room and sports medicine physician, says brain injuries are a much more prevalent issue than most my expect. Click here to learn more about brain injuries, and what are the most common causes in the area.
THURSDAY
– The Two Rivers School District has selected Diane Johnson as their new Superintendent. Click here to see what she had to say about her new position, and why she chose to come to the Cool City.
– There are two separate road closures in Manitowoc next week which will affect drivers in the downtown area. Click here to see where they will be and why they will be closed.
-The Executive Director of the Two Rivers Main Street program has been honored with a Service Award. Roger Russove received the honor recently for 5-years of service to the organization while Shirl Breunig earned a 10-year service award for leading the program in Sheboygan Falls.
– We spoke with Bishop-elect Dan Felton prior to his inauguration as the new Bishop of the Duluth Diocese. Click here to see what he has to say about receiving the call, and his time in Manitowoc and Green Bay.
FRIDAY
– Bail has been set for a Two Rivers man facing child sex charges. Bail was set at $2,500 recognizance for Jordian T. Ruelle is charged with second-degree Sexual Assault of a Child, Using a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime, and Child Exploitation.
– Governor Tony Evers was in Manitowoc on Thursday along with other state officials and representatives from Konecranes and Broadwind Heavy Industries to celebrate the completion of the big blue crane. Click here to view a video recap of the event.
– UW Green Bay is offering several summer camps to help keep young minds active this summer. Click here to see what camps will be available and at which branch location.
– A Plymouth man has established the Worlds Beast Time for the 100 mile run. Click here to learn more about Roy Pirrung, and to see how fast he completed the 100 mile course in Las Vegas.
