Author Archives: Jason
Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review
MONDAY Students can now apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships being offered by UnitedOne Credit Union. Click here for more details. The Manitowoc County branch of the National Alliance on Mental Il...
Apr 09, 2022
Manitowoc County Criminal Court Records
Felony Ben K. Handl, 37, Whitelaw, throw/ discharge bodily fluid at public safety worker or prosecutor and misdemeanor bail jumping on 3/20/20, Guilty due to no contest plea, Defendant is sentenced to...
Apr 08, 2022 CC / Bahao Zhao
Wisconsin Seeks Public Comments Regarding Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Federal government approval could extend postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin an additional 30 days, increasing to 90 days from the current 60 days. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is...
Apr 08, 2022
Dillon's Law 2.0 Signed, Expanding Access to Help During Severe Allergic Reactions
When 18-year-old Dillon Mueller of Mishicot suffered a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting in 2014, none of the volunteer first responders had epinephrine injectors available. He went into a coma ...
Apr 08, 2022
Local Blood Drives Help Bolster National Minority Health Month
The American Red Cross is always seeking active blood donors, but April is a time when they want to remind folks that a stable blood supply is necessary to support those with different blood needs. Ap...
Apr 08, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
Brillion Wins Fourth WIAA / Rural Insurance Sportsmanship Award
The Brillion School District learned earlier this week that they were the recipient of the WIAA / Rural Mutual Insurance sportsmanship award. The award was granted for conduct displayed at last month'...
Apr 08, 2022
Two Rivers Clarifies Rules Regarding E-Bikes and E-Scooters
Rules regarding e-bikes and e-scooters are included in an ordinance passed by the Two Rivers common council earlier this week. Battery-powered bicycles and scooters have made increasingly economic sen...
Apr 07, 2022
MPSD Superintendent Set to Leave for Top Job in Janesville School District
Manitowoc Public School District Superintendent Mark Holzman has been offered the position to lead the Janesville school district. The news was confirmed in a Thursday morning press release. The Schoo...
Apr 07, 2022
Flooding Leads to Closed Trails at Neshota Park
The Brown County Parks Department issued a public notice Wednesday afternoon to declare that hiking rails at Neshota Park are closed, effective immediately. High precipitation and spring run-off has f...
Apr 06, 2022
Local School Districts Receiving Almost $200,000 for Mental Health Initiative
Six public school districts in Manitowoc County are receiving a combined $194,000 from the state for the purpose of Gov. Tony Evers' Get Kids Ahead initiative. The program was announced during his 202...
Apr 06, 2022
