Category Archives: Local News
Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection Starts Podcast for Farmers
Given the variety of ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry, from low prices and uncertain markets to inclement weather and COVID-19, it's no surprise Wisconsin farmers and their families ...
Jun 23, 2020 Seika / CC
UW-Green Bay Receives Grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation
The Green Bay Packers Foundation awarded the UW-Green Bay Foundation-Student Emergency Grant Fund $25,000 to respond to the immediate needs of the students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-t...
Jun 23, 2020
COVID-19 Continues to Spread in Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties
Both Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties have reported three new cases of COVID-19. In their report yesterday afternoon, the Manitowoc County Health Department stated that there are now a total of 73 cas...
Jun 23, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Member of Two River Police Department Tests Positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 has infiltrated the Two Rivers Police Department. According to Police Chief Brian Kohlmeier, at least one member of his staff tested positive for the virus, and they are looking into who that...
Jun 23, 2020
Manitowoc County Emergency Services Director Talks About Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Manitowoc County saw an additional 7 positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. Emergency Services Director Travis Waack says 3 came in on Saturday and 4 came in on Sunday. As of 2:30 p.m. on Monday...
Jun 22, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Golden-K Awards 10 Scholarships
This spring, members of the Manitowoc Golden-K Kiwanis Club were able to fund a record number of scholarships to help defray students' expenses. A news release indicated that many Kiwanis members used...
Jun 22, 2020 Lincoln High School Senior Frances Meyer, center, is one of 10 students winning scholarships from the Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis this academic year. Capt. Al Nelson, right, and his wife, Diane, left, are among local Kiwanis members donating to the scholarship program benefitting Lakeshore area students. Meyer was a K-Kids and Builders Club member while attending Jackson Elementary School and Wilson Junior High School.
MPSD Holding Two Meetings Tuesday
There are two virtual meetings planned for tomorrow around the noon hour within the Manitowoc Public School District. First up will be the Finance and Budget Committee at 11:45. They will be looking o...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc City Meetings 6/22/2020
It is a short week as far as meetings in the City of Manitowoc are concerned. There are only two on the docket, and both taking place this evening via remote options. The Manitowoc Public Utilities Co...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc County Executive Defends the Decision to Cancel the County Fair
Following the cancelation of the Manitowoc County Fair, County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer discussed the cancellation with SeehaferNews.com last week and explained the reasons behind the decision. He sa...
Jun 22, 2020
Manitowoc Man Arrested for Arson After Starting a Home on Fire
Another case of Arson was reported in Manitowoc late last week. Police were called to the home in the 1000 block of South 15th Street at around 5:00 PM, after the Fire Department had extinguished the ...
Jun 22, 2020
