Category Archives: Local News
Sheboygan County Innovation Hub Feasibility Study Underway
An initiative to launch a network of innovation centers across the Midwest is moving forward in Sheboygan, with a decision by the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), Lakeshore T...
Jul 28, 2019 Mark Evans / CC
Friends of Mariners Trail Seeking Submissions For Annual Calendar Photo Contest
Calling all shutterbugs! The Friends of Mariners Trail has announced its fourteenth annual Calendar Photo Contest. The public, including FOMT members, are invited to submit photos for possible use in ...
Jul 28, 2019
Outdoor Report
Some severe storms moved through the state last weekend with strong winds knocking down hundreds of trees and with it the power in many areas. Heavy rain again caused some rivers to swell, especially ...
Jul 27, 2019
Fairest of the Fair Preparing to Show and Sell Her Hog
The Manitowoc County Fair is about three weeks away, and the 2019 Manitowoc County Fairest of the Fair Marlee Meulemans, along with Janelle Shelton are hard at work promoting the event. Marlee is not ...
Jul 27, 2019
Sheboygan is Only Wisconsin Community to make list of America’s Most Unique Art Towns
The City of Sheboygan recently appeared on a list of "21 of America's Most Unique Art Towns" on Cube Smart's blog. Lily Rogers, author of the blog says that the list is meant to "celebrate the underra...
Jul 27, 2019
After A Tough Growing Season, Local Greenhouse Owner Says Plants are Starting to Catch Up
The owner of Hartman's Towne and Country Greenhouse in Manitowoc said, "this has been a pretty herky-jerky season so far, but with our July weather, we're getting caught up." Tom Hartman says every gr...
Jul 26, 2019 Edgar Pierce / CC
Brown County Parks Preparing for Naturalist Day at Neshota Park
August 6th will be Naturalist Day at Neshota Park in Denmark. Brown County Parks will be hosting the event, with plenty to do for the whole family. Games like nature bingo, connect 4 and Jenga, will b...
Jul 26, 2019 Amanda / CC
Quay Street to be Closed for Fat Seagull Street Party
A downtown Manitowoc Street will be closed for a special event tomorrow. Quay Street from South 8th to South 9th will be barricaded, starting at 5am Saturday. The road is being closed for the 11th ann...
Jul 26, 2019
8 Children Hospitalized with Lung Damage, Vaping the Suspected Cause
It is being reported by the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, that eight teenagers have been hospitalized with lung damage, and doctors suspect that vaping is what caused it. All eight teens admitted ...
Jul 26, 2019 Lindsay Fox / CC
Thousands Remain Without Power 6 Days After Major Storm
It has almost been a full week since the massive storm ripped through eastern Wisconsin, and there are still roughly 8,000 utility customers without power. Wisconsin Public Service is reporting that O...
Jul 26, 2019 Elizabeth / CC
