Category Archives: Local News
Ripples From the Dunes - April Showers
The following article was written by Sue Crowley, the Executive Director of the Woodland Dunes Nature Center. I was taking a hike out on Cattail Trail boardwalk the other day to see what the rains of ...
Apr 10, 2026
Lakeshore College Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools Designation
For the 17th year in a row, Lakeshore College has earned the Military Friendly Schools Designation. The Cleveland college was recognized as a Silver Level School for 2026-2027 by Viqtory, a national o...
Apr 10, 2026
Appleton-Based Publisher Recognizing Lakeshore Area for New Development
Manitowoc and Two Rivers are being featured in a Wisconsin business publication. Insight on Business has written an article about development on the former Mirro site and mall property, and the curren...
Apr 10, 2026
Throwing For A Cause With Ascend Services Throw With All Your Heart Fundraisers
A major fundraiser hosted by Ascend Services Inc. gets underway tomorrow. The 7th Annual Throw with All Your Heart takes place at Tapped on the Lakeshore from Noon to 5:00 p.m. On their Building Full ...
Apr 10, 2026
Work Ethic and Reliability: Manitowoc County Sheriff's Names Officers Of The Year
The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office has announced its 2025-26 law enforcement and corrections officer of the year. Detective Nate Steber was selected as the Law Enforcement Officer of the year becau...
Apr 10, 2026
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast Showing Films in Manitowoc Tonight
The Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary is bringing films to Manitowoc. They will be shown at the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance, west of the city, th...
Apr 10, 2026
Bill Written by Sheboygan County Representative Gives Funding For Child Internet Crimes
Two bills authored by a Sheboygan County representative have become law. Wisconsin Act 216 and Wisconsin Act 217, which were introduced by 27th District Representative Lindee Brill, help the Wisconsin...
Apr 10, 2026
Hungry For History Kicks Off 100 Year Celebration of WOMT Radio
A celebration of radio, 100 years in the making. About 250 people joined Seehafer Broadcasting for WOMT 100's Hungry for History, put on in conjunction with Rummele's Fine Jewelry in Manitowoc and the...
Apr 10, 2026
Father of Man Recovered From Lake Michigan Looks to Improve Safety Around the Lighthouse
The father of the man recently pulled from Lake Michigan is asking for something to be done around the lighthouse. The body of 20-year-old Johnathan Shields Jr. was recovered from the lake on March 30...
Apr 10, 2026
WOMT's Lee Douglas Announces Retirement
After roughly 40 years behind the mic, WOMT's Lee Douglas has announced he is hanging up the headphones. The Manitowoc community has woken up with Lee for the past 20 years as a part of the Lee and Da...
Apr 10, 2026
