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Public Input Wanted on Sheboygan Fountain Park
The City of Sheboygan is looking for the public’s input on the future of Fountain Park. The City is in the process of designing improvements to the park located at 1010 North 8th Street. The Department of Public Works will be hosting an informational meeting on July 10th, where...
Kewaskum US 45 resurfacing project; construction begins July 8
KEWASKUM, Wis. - A $2.59 million resurfacing project along US 45 in the Village of Kewaskum has been approved by the state. Payne and Dolan, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project, which will take place on US 45 between westbound County H and westbound WIS 28. Construction is...
Sheboygan Gears Up for an Exciting Freedom Fest
Sheboygan’s beloved Freedom Fest is set to return on July 4th, promising a day filled with fun, festivities, and patriotic pride. The day will kick off bright and early at 7:30 a.m. with the Freedom Run, hosted by the Sheboygan YMCA. This energizing start will set the tone for the rest of the day’s activities, encouraging community members of all ages to come together in celebration of Independence Day.
Celebrations and Free Parking and Transport Offered During Sheboygan’s Freedom Fest on the 4th
Those looking to enjoy Sheboygan’s Freedom Fest celebration on July 4th won’t have to plug the parking meters. The City says they won’t charge anything to park on downtown streets and in public lots on that day, and Shoreline Metro will operate the Harbor Centre Express between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to shuttle people to and from the lakeshore and downtown locations.
FoodShare participation remains above pre-pandemic levels, report finds
More people rely on food assistance than did before the pandemic, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. According to the report, more than 700,000 people were participating in FoodShare in March, a 16 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels. “There is a lot of reason to believe...
With a $5.9M deficit at the marina, a new design hopes to propel more parts of Sheboygan’s waterfront
SHEBOYGAN – A concept design draft of Sheboygan’s marina revitalization project is finished after a series of design sessions last week moved substantial public unease to more positive reception. The charrette, hosted by the city and SmithGroup, allowed the public to get a firsthand look at the design process and gave them a chance to share insight directly with designers. ...
What to know about garbage collection in Sheboygan the week of July 4
SHEBOYGAN – No garbage or recycling pickup will be done in the city July 4 because of the Independence Day holiday. As a result, the collection schedule will be adjusted as follows:. Monday-Wednesday (July 1-3) pickup will be as scheduled;. Thursday (July 4) pickup will be rescheduled for Friday,...
9 murals make Port Washington an art destination this summer
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Paint on Port program has brought nine murals to Port Washington this summer. The City of Port Washington and Main Street came together to make it an art destination. Here is a list of the nine murals you can visit throughout the city:
Family-owned Richardson Industries predates state’s incorporation
SHEBOYGAN FALLS – A sawmill, a dam and a lumberyard. Cheese boxes, duck boats and roof trusses. Furniture for taverns, dining rooms and lecture halls. Across more than 175 years of operation, Richardson Industries has conducted business in all these sectors. “We’ve done a couple of things,” Company President...
Fourth of July Travel Alert: Southeast Wisconsin Road Projects Continue
MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging Fourth of July travelers to exercise caution and prepare for potential delays as road construction continues in parts of Southeast Wisconsin, despite a general pause for the holiday weekend. WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson emphasized the importance...
SPD Planning for the 4th With Traffic Advisory
With tens of thousands expected at Sheboygan’s lakefront for July 4th celebrations, the Sheboygan Police Department had a few things people should know. The Freedom Run launches festivities at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, and vehicular traffic and parking will be prohibited along the route on Broughton Drive from Wisconsin Avenue northward to Barrett Street beginning at 7 a.m.
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
A U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 halted all access to abortion in Wisconsin due to uncertainty over a 1849 ban still on the books. But in 2023, the decision to resume abortion services in the state came swiftly after a Dane County judge ruled that the 174-year-old law does not actually ban abortion.
Fireworks/4th of July parades: What’s in store across Washington County
West Bend, WI – The annual 4th of July parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. in downtown West Bend followed by festivities at Regner Park that will include food, kids’ games, a Duck Derby, and live music. Head over to Riverside Park for music and dancing starting at...
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