Category Archives: Local News
Governor Evers Approves WIS 42 Improvements for Manitowoc County
Governor Tony Evers just signed an $8 million contract to improve 11 miles of WIS 42 in Manitowoc County. Repairs will create a smoother ride for motorists and will ensure proper drainage to avoid flo...
Mar 21, 2023
Manitowoc Public Library Offers "Badging" Sessions for Sewing Machines in the Idea Box Makerspace
The following article was submitted by Betty Schwede, a Youth Services Librarian with the Manitowoc Public Library. Sewing is one of those life skills that many would like to know, but seldom pursue. ...
Mar 21, 2023
Manitowoc County Courthouse Building Updates From County Executive
The 116-year-old Manitowoc Courthouse building is in need of various renovations, says Manitowoc County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer. He tells Seehafer News that this three-year project could allow the c...
Mar 21, 2023
Two Rivers Leaders Invite Public to Open House Regarding Neshotah Park Master Plan
There is one meeting today (March 21st) in the City of Two Rivers. The Advisory Recreation Board will gather at 6:00 p.m. in the Koska Room in the J.E. Hamilton Community House. They will give the pub...
Mar 21, 2023
Manitowoc County Leaders to Discuss Ongoing Settlement with Pharmacies
There are a pair of governmental meetings scheduled for today (March 21st) in Manitowoc County. First up is the Executive Committee, which will be in the basement of the Heritage Center at 5:30 p.m. T...
Mar 21, 2023
Ruth St. John and John Dunham West House and West of the Lake Gardens Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The Wisconsin Historical Society has just announced the listing of the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West House and West of the Lake Gardens in the National Register of Historic Places on February 17t...
Mar 21, 2023
Eastern Wisconsin Gas Prices Down Nearly 70 Cents From Last Year
Gas prices in Eastern Wisconsin fell not only when compared to last week, but also compared to this time last year. According to the AAA Gas Prices webpage, Manitowoc County saw a five-cent decline in...
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Adjustment Made to the 2-way Streets in Downtown Manitowoc
The Manitowoc Common Council has made an adjustment to help the traffic flow on South 10th Street in downtown Manitowoc. The City passed an ordinance at Monday's council meeting to ban parking on the ...
Mar 21, 2023 Photo Credit: Coolest Coast
Manitowoc Visitor Center Sale Proceeds
The sale of the former Manitowoc Visitors center is pressing forward. In the fall of 2021, the City of Manitowoc agreed to a purchase offer from GMX Real Estate Group for $1,600,000. Since the purchas...
Mar 21, 2023
Illinois Man Accused of Taking a Funeral Home Van With Body Inside Arrested in Green Bay
A man accused of taking a funeral home van with a body inside was apprehended in Green Bay over the weekend. 23-year-old Deon Howard is believed to be the man responsible for taking a van belonging to...
Mar 21, 2023
