Category Archives: Brian Norton
Local Representative Working on Pending Legislation
25TH Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl is working on pieces of legislation that he feels will benefit his constituency. The Clubhouse Matching Grants Bill will help mental health organizatio...
Jul 23, 2021
Manitowoc Mayor Addresses the Future of the Former Shopko and Mid-Cities Mall Locations
Manitowoc is not alone when it comes to dealing with vacant properties not owned by the city. Two such entities brought up by citizens are the former Shopko building and Mid-Cities mall property . May...
Jul 23, 2021 Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels
Manitowoc County Willing to Give Some of Its Federal Stimulus Money to Municipalities
Manitowoc County is scheduled to receive approximately $23 million from the latest Federal Stimulus Plan or the American Rescue Plan Act. The County is expected to receive about two-thirds or $15.5 mi...
Jul 22, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
What's Next for the Former Mirro Property
Many citizens are curious about the next step to be taken for the possible development of the Mirro Property in Manitowoc. Mayor Justin Nickels says a Boys and Girls Club is still in the mix. "We're g...
Jul 22, 2021
Two Rivers City Council Approves New TID District
The Two Rivers City Council this week approved a new TID or Tax Incremental Financing District. City Manager Greg Buckley describes now what's known as TID number 15, "which is being established under...
Jul 21, 2021
Unemployment Numbers Increase in Manitowoc County
Jobless numbers in Manitowoc and Manitowoc County increased slightly in June. Statistics released this afternoon by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development show the City's unemployment rate ...
Jul 21, 2021 CC / Sora Shimazaki
Argument Leads to Drug Charges for a Manitowoc Man
Bail is set at $3000 recognizance for a 31-year-old Manitowoc man facing several drug charges after an argument Monday night (July 19th). Blong Vang is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, THC,...
Jul 21, 2021
How to Prepare for a "Moment's Notice" Power Outage
Monday's incident at Manitowoc Public Utilities is a stark reminder of always being prepared for a power outage. Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Travis Waack says they can happen "in a mo...
Jul 20, 2021
Big Decision to be Made on Two-Way Traffic Next Month in Manitowoc
Manitowoc's Committee of the Whole voted 8 to 2 last night (Monday) to recommend the full City Council vote on returning two-way traffic to 8th, 10th, and 11th Streets. Mayor Justin Nickels says a goo...
Jul 20, 2021
Local Charity Founder Praises Manitowoc Police Department Officer During Event
A record number of people attended the 11th annual "Gumby's Club Fore a Cure" fundraiser earlier this month to benefit cancer victims and their families. In 2021 checks have been mailed to 46 local fa...
Jul 19, 2021
