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DNR Warns of Heightened Police and Warden Presence this Weekend
The Department of Natural Resources warns boaters of the increase of law enforcement and DNR wardens on the water for the upcoming holiday weekend. This will be, in part, thanks to the national Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign that holds its “heightened awareness and enforcement” three-day weekend from July 4 to July 6.
Tittl Legislative Sandhill Crane Committee to Start Meeting This Month
A Legislative Council study committee being run by Manitowoc’s Assemblyman in Madison has it’s 10 members selected. We announced back in May that State Representative Paul Tittl will chair the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning this month with two members of the Wisconsin legislature along with other appointees, including one from a Rhinelander-based conservation organization.
Tuesday Tunes Returns to Washington Park
The Tuesday Tunes concert series returns to Manitowoc. Tonight (July 2), at 6:30, the musical performance is set to take place on Washington Park’s MetroStage. The event will feature musical act Gervais Myles & The Tillie Tops, who will play a variety of gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and more.
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.
Celebrate 6 years of business at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
(WFRV)- The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will celebrate its 6th birthday at the end of this month, and you are invited to the party. In this segment, Abigail Winkel from the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center discusses what to expect from this celebration and how you can host your parties at the center.
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...
MPL Gears Up for Brew ‘N Bee IV: You Can’t Spell ‘Bee’ Without ‘B’
The following article was written by Tim Gadzinski, the Marketing Associate for the Manitowoc Public Library. As human beings, we casually tend to take a lot of things for granted. Some examples include:. In Manitowoc, we have a World War II submarine parked in our river. We know it’s there,...
Plein Air by Todd Schabel Exhibition
The Rahr-West Art Museum is delighted to announce the exhibition, Plein Air by Todd Schabel. This collection of work is on loan from the artist in conjunction with the plein air painting event, Paint Out. This year, the Rahr-West Art Museum is collaborating with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum to host Paint Out on their Rooftop Deck. Artist Todd Schabel will be one of three demonstrating artists during Paint Out.
Closing schools a possibility for Manitowoc Public School District after facilities audit paints dire picture
MANITOWOC – After a facilities audit painted a dire picture of the condition of buildings in the Manitowoc Public School District, the school board now has to grapple with the question of whether they need to use, and fix, all 10 school buildings. In a special school board meeting...
Face the Flavor Article – MPL Dares to Ask Teens “How Smart is Your Mouth?”
The following article was written by Kristen Keck, a Teen Associate at the Manitowoc Public Library. Hey there! Kristin Keck here, the Teen Services person at Manitowoc Public Library, fresh from the farmer’s market and ready to tell you about a brand new program for teens this summer. Say...
Manitowoc launches two new Grove cranes
Manitowoc has unveiled two new Grove rough-terrain cranes, the GRT765 and GRT780, which were were presented for the first time to dealers and customers at Manitowoc’s Crane Days event in Shady Grove, PA this past May. Deliveries of the first units will begin in the second half of 2024.
Manitowoc Legion 91U Team Win Consolation in Marinette
The Manitowoc American Legion 19U baseball team went 3-1 at the Marinette Tournament over the weekend. The squad started strong, taking down Sault Ste. Marie 16-8 Friday, with four batters earning two RBI apiece. Post 88 collapsed Saturday during the first game of the day, giving up a late three-run...
The Haven's Michael Etheridge reflects on his time in Manitowoc before leaving for Madison
MANITOWOC – Michael Etheridge, executive director of The Haven men’s homeless shelter for more than a decade, will leave soon to take a new position in Madison. “This is bittersweet for me,” Etheridge said. “I love being here and the work I do. But this opportunity presented itself, and it’s a fantastic opportunity.”
Mishicot Sportsman’s Club Postpones July Meeting
The Mishicot Sportsman’s Club has announced a change of date for their July meeting. The group was scheduled to meet on July 3rd, but Roger Vader Logt tells us the meeting will instead be held on July 10th. It will still take place at the Jambo Creek Clubhouse at...
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
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