Author Archives: Jason
Two Local Financial Experts Make Partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs
Two local financial experts have been promoted to partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs. Kevin Behnke, CPA joined the Hawkins Ash team in 1997, and specializes in audit services for government entities, includi...
Jan 07, 2025
The Lighthouse Recovery Center Had a Successful 2024, Aspire for an Even Better 2025
Despite the new year just beginning, the Lighthouse Recovery Community Center has many events and other plans for 2025 to make this year even better than 2024. The Lighthouse Marketing Outreach Coordi...
Jan 07, 2025
Gas Prices Dip Slightly in Eastern Wisconsin
Local gas prices dipped slightly over the past week after the recent surge. According to statistics from the AAA Gas Prices webpage, Manitowoc County's average is down a penny this week to $2.85 per g...
Jan 07, 2025
MPU Electric and Wastewater Rates Going Up This Year
Some Manitowoc Public Utilities customers will be seeing an increase in their bills. MPU stated in its monthly newsletter that electric customers will see a change in the Power Cost Adjustment Clause ...
Jan 07, 2025
Kiel Fire and Rescue Sees Record Number of Calls
Fire and Rescue calls continue to go up for the Kiel Fire Department. The department reports that in 2024, they had a record-high number of 861 calls for service, including 172 for fire and 689 for EM...
Jan 07, 2025
Rahr-West Art Museum Announces New Hours for 75th Anniversary
Manitowoc's Rahr-West Art Museum is ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary with some new hours. On select Thursdays throughout the year, the museum will stay open until 8:00. The dates are January 17...
Jan 07, 2025
Manitowoc to Receive Major Grant for Mid-Cities Mall Project
There is only one meeting scheduled for today (January 7th) in the City of Manitowoc. The Finance Committee will be in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m., where they will hear comments from the public....
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Update: Last Day for Election Nomination Paperwork
Today (January 7th) is the last day to file nomination forms for the 2025 Spring Election. The forms are needed for anyone who wants to run for any elected official's office, like a common council or ...
Jan 07, 2025 Voting booths stand ready for use in a U.S. election.
Site Plans Approved for New Two Rivers Apartment Complex
A new residential development in Two Rivers has been approved. The city council voted unanimously last night (January 6th) to approve the site and architectural plans for two multi-family apartment bu...
Jan 07, 2025
Boys Basketball: Manitowoc Lincoln, Roncalli, Two Rivers, Valders and More In Action Tonight
Several local and area high school basketball teams hit the hardwood Tuesday night. Boy's games include Manitowoc Lincoln hosting FRCC power De Pere at the JFK. Coverage on 107.9 WOMT and at WOMTRadio...
Jan 07, 2025
