Category Archives: Local News
Acuity Earns 23rd Consecutive A+ (Superior) AM Best Rating
Acuity Insurance is once again being praised for its financial strength. The Sheboygan County-based insurer has received an A+ (Superior) Financial Strength Rating from global credit rating agency, ne...
Mar 16, 2025 Acuity Insurance
Application Deadline Fast Approaching for Country Visions and CP Feeds Scholarship Program
The application deadline for a local scholarship program is fast approaching. Country Visions Cooperative and CP Feeds' Annual Scholarship Program Class of 2025 Application Deadline is March 31st. The...
Mar 16, 2025
Chamber Manitowoc County Hosting Community Trivia Night in April
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is inviting the public to show off their knowledge while helping local students pay for school. On April 3rd, the Chamber is hosting a Community Triva Night at Brick's ...
Mar 16, 2025
Manitowoc Hotel on Track for 2026 Opening
Major progress on a new Manitowoc hotel continues. The hotel being built off Interstate 43 near the AMC movie theater has taken shape, but work is still being done on the inside. Odyssey Hotels was ta...
Mar 16, 2025
The Importance of Agricultural Exports for Wisconsin
The following is a commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Each year, we celebrate National Ag Day in March. In Wisconsin, ...
Mar 16, 2025 Randy Romanski
Manitowoc County Mental Health Program Teams with Camp Sinawa
A mental health organization focused on the youth of Manitowoc County has teamed up with Camp Sinawa. Home Aweigh Acres describes itself as "a sanctuary for youth and families to build faith, find hop...
Mar 16, 2025
Manitowoc County - "The Need for Foster Parents Has Never Been Greater"
The Manitowoc County Foster Care program is in major need of foster parents. Manitowoc County Foster Care Coordinator Karen Zahn says they currently have around 150 children who are in out-of-home car...
Mar 16, 2025
Emplify Health Encourages Support for Those Who Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Without Alcohol
St. Patrick's Day celebrations tend to revolve around alcohol, but Emplify Health is reminding party-goers that not everyone wants to drink. Emplify Health by Bellin Psychiatrist Dr. Naciye Kalafat is...
Mar 16, 2025
Five Mishicot Students to Compete at SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Conference
Some local students will be making the trip to Madison in April for the 52nd Annual SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Conference. Five students involved in the Mishicot High School Skill...
Mar 16, 2025
Manitowoc Native Making Waves with the U.S. Navy Seabees
A Manitowoc native is serving her country and making waves with the U.S. Navy Seabees. Petty Officer 1st Class Jacquelyn Bruechert, a 2011 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, is serving as a pa...
Mar 16, 2025
