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Sheboygan’s flood of 1998: 10.84 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour span. Here's a look back.
SHEBOYGAN – 1998 was a relatively dry summer — until August rolled around. It started innocently enough, with rain showers on Monday, Aug. 3. Rain kept coming that Tuesday and...
10 Things I Love About Sheboygan
Sheboygan is a city that offers a perfect blend of charm, community, and convenience, making it a place I’m proud to call home. From its pet-friendly policies that allow me to care for my pack of six dogs, to the mild climate that enhances each of the four distinct seasons, Sheboygan has so much to love. The city’s stable housing market, approachable local government, and a variety of events year-round contribute to a high quality of life. Whether enjoying a day at Blue Harbor Resort, savoring local bratwurst, or simply taking in the breathtaking scenery, there’s something for everyone in Sheboygan.
The county fair is back. Here’s everything to do in Manitowoc this week.
MANITOWOC – Here’s your look at can’t-miss events in the Manitowoc area this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/. Make a beeline for the Manitowoc County Fair ...
Highway 42 Project Completed in Howards Grove
Motorists in Howards Grove will have one less issue this week, as the Wisconsin DOT has finished up their project on Highway 42. WHBL reports that crews had been out replacing curb ramps, adding new curbs and gutters, and putting down a new asphalt overly on the roadway since mid-July.
Greg Buckley to step aside as Two Rivers city manager 30 years and 1 day after he started
MANITOWOC – Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley intends to retire next year and the City Council is starting the process of finding his successor. Buckley's final day will be Aug. 8, 2025, which will make his entire tenure as city manager for Two Rivers 30 years and one day. ...
“The Neighborhood” Gets Conditional Use Permit for Transitional Housing
More transitional housing will be coming to Manitowoc. The Manitowoc Common Council last night unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the group known as The Neighborhood, which wants to build transitional apartments in the old McKinley Elementary School building that they purchased. Following the meeting, members of The...
Construction concludes on section of State 42 in Sheboygan County
HOWARDS GROVE – Construction on a section of State 42 in the village of Howards Grove has finished. The project, which began about a month ago, resurfaced the center lanes of less than a mile of road between the Pigeon River and near the village’s north limits by Roosevelt Avenue. Asphalt was...
A new bakery, rehab center and transitional housing — plus where to find Spirit Halloween
As kids get ready to head back to school — and families are eating cotton candy at the Manitowoc County Fair — here’s a quick look at business news in the Lakeshore area. One of my most-read stories, which was a fun one to write, had to do with a new bakery. Brooke Nebel...
City of Manitowoc Transfers Some County Road to Become City Roads
Some portions of county road will now be a part of the city of Manitowoc. The Manitowoc Common Council approved seven resolutions to take part in some roads that already lie within the city’s jurisdiction but are still considered part of a county highway. The first three transfers start...
“You Can’t Fight City Hall”…Except Sometimes, You Can
There’s an old saying that: “You can’t fight city hall”. That concept was proven wrong recently when a local industry fought against what it considered unfair taxing, and won before the Wisconsin Tax Appeals Commission. JLFrench/Nemak had appealed its 2021 assessment of taxes by the City...
Want to explore a Lake Michigan shipwreck? Wisconsin's marine sanctuary just made it easier.
If you ever wanted to scuba dive to a Lake Michigan shipwreck, Wisconsin's national marine sanctuary has the hook up − quite literally. The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary has hooked up permanent mooring lines with buoys to help divers easily spot 19 shipwrecks they can explore. ...
Groundbreaking Today for New Cleveland Rehabilitation Clinic
Ground will be broken this morning (August 20th) on a new rehabilitation clinic in Cleveland. Local leaders and representatives from ClearSky Health will be on hand at 7929 North Avenue at 10:30 a.m. as the construction officially gets underway for ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeshore. This facility will be a 36-bed...
Watchdog Wednesday: Manitowoc County Human Services Department budget, MPSD budget focus of upcoming meetings
MANITOWOC – Manitowoc County Human Services Board will hold a public hearing on the department's 2025 budget Aug. 22. The hearing will begin at 4 p.m. at the Human Services Department on Jay Street. The department is also accepting written testimony until 4 p.m. Aug. 22 for those who are unable to...
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