Category Archives: Local News
The Manitowoc Public School District Reinstates The Free School Meals Program
Manitowoc Public School District Superintendent Jim Feil wrote to families Wednesday that starting on Monday November 6th, free meals will be offered to all students regardless of eligibility. Feil sa...
Nov 01, 2023
The S.S. Badger Closer to Resuming Service in 2024
Lake Michigan Carferry, owner and operator of The S.S. Badger, announced Wednesday that they have received the final permit from The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to start rebuilding the dock infrastru...
Nov 01, 2023
Manitowoc County Agriculture Educator Says Last Week's Rain Was Much Needed
The rainy weather in Manitowoc last week wasn't all bad, especially when it comes to crops in the area. We spoke with Manitowoc's Agriculture Educator Angie Ulness about how the rain has impacted the ...
Nov 01, 2023 SupportPDX / CC
Manitowoc Fire And Rescue Respond to a Southside Structure Fire
Two dogs perished while two people were transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation as the result of a house fire on Manitowoc's southside Tuesday afternoon. Fire Chief Todd Blaser says the...
Nov 01, 2023 Andrew Magill / CC
The Lighthouse Recovery Community Center Ready for 6th annual Dose of Hope Fundraising Event
The Lighthouse Recovery Community Center is hosting its 6th annual Dose of Hope fundraising event this Friday. The Dose of Hope Campaign is a stigma reduction and recovery awareness fundraiser. On Nov...
Nov 01, 2023
Bail Hearing Held For Manitowoc Woman Accused of Stealing From Local Grocery Store
Bail is set at $500 cash Wednesday afternoon for a 39-year-old Manitowoc woman after allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from Pick and Save while in possession of cocaine. Amy S. Jelinek is char...
Nov 01, 2023
Two Rivers Could Extend Hour for Noise Allowed in City
The Two Rivers Council is looking at extending the cutoff time for loud noise in the city. The council discussed the change with the owners of Whiskey D's Bar on 26th Street, who've gotten some ticket...
Nov 01, 2023
Two Rivers Leaders to Discuss Tourism, Ongoing Projects, Leaf Collection, Snow Plowing
There are a pair of meetings today (November 1st) in the City of Two Rivers. First up is the Room Tax Commission, which will meet (met) this morning at 10:30 in the Committee Room in City Hall. They w...
Nov 01, 2023
Manitowoc's Lincoln Park Zoo Entrance Landscaping to be Discussed Today
There is one meeting scheduled for today in the City of Manitowoc. The Public Infrastructure Committee will be in the Council Chamber at 5:30 p.m. where the public will be given time to comment. The g...
Nov 01, 2023
Manitowoc County Expo-Ice Center Board to Continue Planning for 2024 Fair
There is only one Manitowoc County governmental meeting to start off the month of November. The Expo-Ice Center Board is scheduled to gather in the Expo Office at 6:00 p.m. and will give the public ti...
Nov 01, 2023
