MONDAY
– Fox Communities Credit Union has matched more than $14,000 in funds to benefit the Fox Cares Foundation during the credit union’s first-ever matching funds challenge. Click here to learn more about Fox Cares.
– Girl Scout Emma Klatt from Manitowoc was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA for her Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Click here to learn more about what Emma did to earn her Gold Award.
– A Manitowoc County trust that was established to fund hunting, fishing and conservation projects has announced that it is accepting requests for the 2021 funding cycle. Click here to see how you can apply for a FORWARD Endowment grant.
– A local radio icon has been honored by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. WOMT’s Damon Ryan was inducted into the WBCA Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Glazier Canyon Lodge of the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Damon has been calling the Manitowoc Lincoln Ships Basketball games since 1977, which is when he moved to the Manitowoc area and began working at WOMT Radio.
TUESDAY
– Motorists in Two Rivers can rejoice, as two major road re-construction projects are now done, and a third is nearing completion. Click here to see which roads are done, and which one has a little more work to do.
– The expansion project on Highway 23 in Sheboygan County is nearly done, to the relief of many motorists. Click here to see what else has to be done.
– The former Shopko building in Sheboygan now has a new direction. Click here to see what is being planned for the nearly 98,000 square foot facility.
– Even though the national average remained unchanged from last week, the average price per gallon of fuel fell in six of the seven counties in eastern Wisconsin. Click here to see where the surrounding counties are sitting.
WEDNESDAY
– The future looks bright for the former Eggers property in Two Rivers. Click here to see what the City is doing to help nudge development along.
– Prevea Health is now accepting appointments at locations across Wisconsin for Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Click here to see who is eligible, and how you can schedule an appointment.
– The Manitowoc County community stepped up in a big way to help a Mishicot woman who suffered a brain injury in July. Click here to see how much was raised for Maggie Burmeister.
THURSDAY
– Many people have been receiving text messages from what appears to be a well-known business offing them discounts, refunds, bonuses, or COVID themes promises. Click here to see how you can avoid being a victim of this scam.
– The Manitowoc Public Library will be hosting an event with CASA of East Central Wisconsin next week. Click here to learn more.
– The Hamilton Wood Type Museum is preparing to host their 13th Annual Hamilton Wayzgoose event virtually in early November. Click here to learn more.
– Road America announced its 2022 season schedule today, including stops for every major North American race series. Click here to see what’s coming.
FRIDAY
– Ascend Services, Inc. has announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Click here to learn more.
– The Manager of the Manitowoc County Airport says they had an excellent weekend with Ryder Cup traffic, even above EAA week. Click here to see how many aircraft landed in Manitowoc for the major golf event.
– The Manitowoc County 4-H Dairy Judging Team won the 2021 national title at the World Dairy Expo in Madison. Click here to see who all was a part of that team.
– The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has approved a new Wisconsin “special recognition” license plate for Road America. Click here to see how you can get one.