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Village Receives $906,000 Trail Grant
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has granted $906,000 to the Village of Sister Bay for a walking and biking trail along state Highway 57 . The state’s Transportation Alternatives Program grant – the same program grant the Village of Egg Harbor has received for its highway redevelopment project – will enable the village to begin work in the spring on a 10-foot wide, multi-modal asphalt trail extending 4,500 feet from the intersection of Gateway Drive near state Highway 42, south to Northwoods Drive, parallelling the west side of Hwy 57. The route will provide safe access to the Northern Door Children’s Center, and connect homes, apartments and businesses to the downtown area.
Door County League: Sister Bay’s Dynamic Duo
There’s a real symmetry, as well as a knack for baseball, that makes battery mates and best-friends-forever Sam Forkert and Tom Sawyer the driving force behind a Sister Bay team that has ruled the Door County League again this year. The pitcher, Forkert, throws left and bats right, and...
Fox Firecracker run/walk set for Thursday in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — The Fox Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run returns to Kaukauna on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Festivities begin at 7:30am. Kids Run participants will run/walk a ¼ mile route starting at 7:40am. Each Kids Run finisher will receive a finisher medal. The 5K participants will take...
A new Packers-themed bar and restaurant is opening soon on Green Bay's east side | Streetwise
GREEN BAY — A new Packers-themed sports bar and restaurant is opening on the east side. 1st and Goal Sports Bar & Grill, is taking over the former R & D's House Divided location at 2148 University Ave. R & D's closed in January after seven years in business. ...
Things to do in Manitowoc this weekend include Fourth on the Shore, SubFest, Salmon Derby and more events
MANITOWOC – The Fourth of July is upon us, which means plenty of fun things to do in Manitowoc. Here's a look at some of the week's can't-miss events. For more, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/. Summer events:Plan your Manitowoc County summer: Here’s a rundown of all the festivals, concerts and...
After being closed for 11 months as an archeological site, Menominee Park's Pratt Trail is open again
OSHKOSH – Menominee Park’s Pratt Trail is back in business. Almost one year after being closed as an archaeological site, the winding road through Oshkosh’s Menominee Park has been reopened for public use. The city of Oshkosh made the announcement in a news release 11 months after...
Motorcyclist who died in Green Bay crash identified as Bellevue man
GREEN BAY — A man who died in a motorcycle crash Friday was identified Tuesday as 21-year-old Cole Blasier, from Bellevue. The crash occurred at the intersection of South Huron Road and Finger Road. According to a press release from the Green Bay Police Department, Blasier was traveling down South Huron Road at speeds higher than the posted 35 mph limit when he crashed into an SUV driving on Finger Road. Police were dispatched just after noon.
Veterans take part in a fishing charter adventure
MENOMINEE — Nineteen veterans, along with four Freedom for Patriots (FFP) volunteer guides, took part in a Great Lakes trout/salmon fishing charter adventure in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on June 22. FFP, a Menominee non-profit organization providing support for active duty and veteran military members through recreational activities, regardless of physical or mental barriers, hosted the event. This year the members ranged in age from their 30s to more than 80. The oldest person to catch a fish was 84. ...
Kaukauna’s new pool and aquatic center opens Wednesday
KAUKAUNA — The new aquatic center and pool in Kaukauna will open Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The are still waiting on paperwork for the new purple slide: it will not be open until the paperwork is received. The city has posted the season rates:. DAILY ADMISSION. 3 & Under...
Missing Menasha teen found safe, police confirm
MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - Missing teenager Railyn Churchill has been located in Green Bay and is safe, police said Tuesday on Facebook. “We extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing community for your vigilance and assistance,” police said in a statement. “We would also like to thank our community partners for their unwavering efforts and collaboration throughout this investigation. Please note this investigation is still ongoing, and we will not be releasing further details at this time.”
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road. The Chucks fall 7-17 to the Dock Spiders and move to 20-5 on the season. The Chucks pitching staff had another tough outing, forcing the Chucks to battle for a series split tomorrow.
New wake boat advisory for Green Lake’s waters
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (WBAY) - Municipalities around Green Lake have implemented a new wake boat advisory. The new Wake Boat Advisory means wake boats can’t use their special enhancements within 700 feet of the shoreline or where the lake is less than 40 feet deep. The Green Lake Association...
New Bar May be Coming to Manitowoc
There is one meeting today in the City of Manitowoc. The Finance Committee will be in the Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m., where they will give the public time to comment. Then, after discussing the several two-year operator license applications, the group will look over a Class B Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License application for a new bar.
Appleton Police shut down College Ave due to unauthorized cruising event
APPLETON, Wis–Appleton Police are forced to shut down a portion of College Avenue to deal with an unauthorized cruising event. Chief Polly Olson tells Hayley Tenpas on Focus Fox Valley that they caught wind of the event Saturday afternoon through social media………….. Olson adds that...
Iola gears up for the 52nd annual car show with 'Happy Days' stars
IOLA (WLUK) -- Happy Days are ahead in Iola. The village is hosting its 52nd annual Car Show from July 11 through July 13. It's the largest car show and swap meet in the country with more than 2,500 show cars on display along with over 4,000 swap meet spaces.
Green Bay Packers – Seattle Seahawks News Suddenly Picking Up Steam (Report)
The Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks are both looking to get back to the playoffs in 2024. Both teams finished 9-8 last season, however, the Packers got the nod over Seattle for the last spot in the playoffs. The Packers took full advantage by knocking off the Dallas Cowboys...
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