Category Archives: Local News
Francis Creek Fire Department Celebrating 100th Anniversary This Weekend, Lions Club Hosting Rummage Sale
For the past 100 years, the Francis Creek Fire Department has been protecting the citizens of the area, and this weekend they are celebrating that milestone. On Saturday (June 5th) and Sunday, there w...
Jun 04, 2021
Cisler Reflects on 25-years at West of the Lake Gardens
Manitowoc native Don Cisler is wrapping up a 25-year career as Head Gardener/Horticulturist at West of the Lake Gardens early next month. Cisler, who will turn 65 in September, said his retirement is ...
Jun 04, 2021
Ripples from the Dunes: Ecosystem in a Tree
The following is written for the series Ripples from the Dunes, by Jennifer Klein, Land Management Coordinator. The circle of life and constant movement of energy from one being to another can be easi...
Jun 04, 2021 CC / Nancy Nabak
Manitowoc Deputy Fire Chief Set to Retire After 28 Years
Manitowoc Deputy Fire Chief Karl Koch reported to work at his office in City Hall for the final time this morning as he's officially off the clock end of the business day and retired. In an interview ...
Jun 04, 2021
Lighthouse Pavilion Unveiled Along the Lakeshore in Manitowoc
Many people gathered along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc yesterday (June 3rd), as the Lakeshore Pavilion was officially opened. We spoke with Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels, who was very...
Jun 04, 2021
Manitowoc Mayor Talks River Point District, WEDC Grant, Environmental Survey
Earlier this week we learned that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation approved a $98,000 Brownfield Site Assessment Grant for the City of Manitowoc. This grant is to be used to pay for an e...
Jun 04, 2021 Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels
AMMO Inc to Host a Groundbreaking Ceremony Later This Month
The newest addition to the manufacturing family in Manitowoc will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony later this month. AMMO Inc will hold the ceremony at 6301 Custer St. on Monday June 21st at 1:00 ...
Jun 04, 2021
Manitowoc Public School District Releases New Information on Virtual K-12 Charter School
Last week we reported that the Manitowoc Public School District Board of Education had approved the contract from the McKinley Charter School to move forward with a full distance learning option to fa...
Jun 04, 2021
Camper Stalls on Fox Crossing Railroad Tracks, Gets Demolished by Train
Police in Fox Crossing say there were no injuries as a result of a crash on some train tracks last night (June 3rd). Officers were called to the train tracks just south of American Drive and Cold Spri...
Jun 04, 2021
All COVID-19 Numbers Were Low in Manitowoc County Yesterday
All of the COVID-19 related numbers were low in Manitowoc County yesterday (June 3rd). Only one new case was reported, bringing that total up to 7,640, and there were no new deaths, however the vaccin...
Jun 04, 2021
