Category Archives: Local News
BBB Tip: Buying a Pool Online? Don't Fall for Scams
Summer is here, and after months of social distancing, many Americans are itching for a getaway. However, fears of the coronavirus are keeping most Americans away from their usual vacation spots. Rath...
Jul 26, 2020 Ed Garcia / CC
Capitol Civic Center Executive Director to Retire in August
Capitol Civic Center Executive Director, Matt Schliesman, will be retiring in August. The Wisconsin Native came to Manitowoc 10-years ago after living in California for 30-years. He recalled being int...
Jul 26, 2020
Wisconsin Lawmaker Looking to Make Medical Marijuana Legal
A topic of conversation that has been on the forefront of a lot of people's minds over the past several decades is the legalization of Marijuana. A vast majority of states in the country have passed s...
Jul 26, 2020 Farmer growing hemp and checking plants growth, agriculture and environment concept
Manitowoc County Criminal Court Records 7/26/2020
Felony Michael W Sittman, 36, Two Rivers, possession of heroin on 1/29/18, Guilty due to no contest plea, Sentence is withheld. Defendant is placed on probation to DOC for two (2) years. Conditions of...
Jul 26, 2020
Manitowoc County Ag Agent Talks Milk Prices
The outgoing Agriculture Agent in Manitowoc County said local farmers had to endure wild price swings for their milk in the first half of 2020. Scott Gunderson tells SeehaferNews.com, "early this year...
Jul 26, 2020
Manitowoc Police Issues Correction on Statement Regarding the Vehicle in the River
There was a correction issued by the Mnaitowoc Police Department regarding the vehicle in the river incident Friday night. The updated statement says that the vehicle actually struck another vehicle b...
Jul 26, 2020
“Essential Workers” Feeling Left Behind by State and Federal Government
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in March, the focus by State and Federal leaders have landed mainly on those who lost their jobs due to businesses being forced to close. While taking care ...
Jul 26, 2020 Sean McMenemy / CC
BBB Serving Wisconsin Warns of Phony Vehicle Ads Falsely Claiming Wisconsin Address Circulating Across U.S.
The BBB Serving Wisconsin is issuing a nationwide alert about BCO Logistics, LLC, a vehicle "transport" website displaying a Mount Pleasant address. BBB has been made aware of a dozen consumers in ten...
Jul 25, 2020 Widjaya Ivan / CC
Lakeland Care Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Helping People Build a Full Life
Lakeland Care is observing its' 20th anniversary of service this year. Lakeland has one of its' locations on Custer Street in Manitowoc. Brooke Basler, employment specialist with Lakeland College, tel...
Jul 25, 2020
Bank First announces Net Income for 2nd Quarter
Bank First Corporation has reported net income of $8.3-million dollars, or $1.11 per share, for the second quarter of 2020, compared with net income of $6-million, or 91-cents a share for the same per...
Jul 25, 2020
