Category Archives: Local News
City of Manitowoc Reminding Citizens to Only Flush Toilet Paper
It's no secret that the fear of the Coronavirus has led people to panic buy toilet paper, leaving several store shelves empty. If you do run out of toilet paper, the City of Manitowoc is reminding you...
Mar 18, 2020 Chris Waits / CC
More Events and Venues Close Due to COVID-19 Concerns
There are a few more closures/cancelations to announce in response to concerns over COVID-19. Governor Tony Evers declared yesterday that all bars and restaurants are now closed to sit down customers,...
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Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Talks About COVID-19
The Manitowoc County Emergency Services Department has been following the news surrounding the Coronavirus for the past couple of months, but since it has made it's way to surrounding Counties, prepar...
Mar 18, 2020
Fourth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Sheboygan County
The latest update can be found here There has been another confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Sheboygan County. According to reports, this individual was in contact with one of the individuals who w...
Mar 18, 2020 sergio santos / CC
City of Manitowoc Announces Spring Clean-Up Schedule
Dates for the spring clean-up in the City of Manitowoc have been set though the month of April. According to Dan Koski, the Director of Public Infrastructure, brush will be picked up from properties n...
Mar 17, 2020 Wendell Smith / CC
De Pere Custodian Named as Finalist in Custodian of the Year Contest
Janitors and custodians are the unsung heroes of any school. They keep the school clean, comfortable and running smoothly, all behind the scenes. Benjamin Zimmerman, the custodian at De Pere High Scho...
Mar 17, 2020
Maritime Metro Transit to Suspend Operations Beginning Wednesday, March 18
Maritime Metro Transit will suspend operations until further notice effective Wednesday, March 18. In a facebook post the City of Manitowoc said, "Suspending operations is not an easy decision since m...
Mar 17, 2020
City of Manitowoc Mayor Declares State Of Emergency
Mayor Justin Nickels has officially declared a state of emergency for the City of Manitowoc to help combat the COVID 19 pandemic. The proclamation lists the following that are effective immediately th...
Mar 17, 2020
Petskull Brewing Continues to Craft Interesting and Unique Flavors After Three Years in Manitowoc
UPDATE: Due to the closing of all bars and eat-in restaurants, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, PetSkull Brewing is currently taking online orders for "Curbside Crowlers to Go!". Visit their o...
Mar 17, 2020
Gas Prices Plummet Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Despite increasing gasoline demand and decreasing U.S. stock levels, gas prices all across the country fell drastically this week. The average price per gallon in Manitowoc County is currently $2.08, ...
Mar 17, 2020 Robert Geiger / CC
