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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.
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...
'Great news' sparked Kingsley Enagbare's big offseason
GREEN BAY – Amidst the jubilation in the visiting locker room at AT&T Stadium this past January, Rashan Gary couldn't help but feel for Kingsley Enagbare. The Packers had just pulled off a remarkable 48-32 upset of the top-seeded Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card playoffs but also lost Enagbare to what was thought to be a significant knee injury in the process.
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...
Wisconsin fugitive wanted for 30 years arrested in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A fugitive wanted for three decades out of Wisconsin was captured in West Des Moines last week. West Des Moines Police arrested George Hartleroad on June 26. He was homeless and living near the Valley Junction area. Court records show officers stopped him for having no rear reflector on his bicycle.
Wisconsin Bankers Association Recognizes Iron River Banker Greg Ogren for Board Service
Greg Ogren, president and CEO of Security Bank Shares, Inc. of Iron River, was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association for his service to the industry. Ogren joined the WBA Board of Directors in 2021 and served a three-year term. “On behalf of our Association, I would like to thank Greg for his dedication to Wisconsin’s banking industry,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO, in a release. “His service on the WBA Board has helped foster growth and positive change not only...
Two strangers and Wisconsin natives become lifelong friends after life-saving organ donation
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Shelley Hawbecker, originally from Stevens Point, who now lives in Portland, Oregon, decided to become an organ donor after coming across a billboard about kidney donations. “It’s an honor, really; I was like so excited that I was healthy enough to do it,” said Hawbecker....
» Theatre on the Bay presents “Ronald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical”
MARINETTE – The Theatre on the Bay presents “Ronald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical” during their summer performances on July 19-20 and July 26-27 at 7 p.m. and July 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. After a last minute change in direction, Co-directors Brittany Welch Pilz and...
The variety and artistry behind Ember
STEPHENSON, MICH. – Ember is welcomed to the Stephenson Island band shell on July 11 for a performance with the Marinette and Menominee Concert Series: Concerts in the Park. Ember has been a band for the last four years, with their newest edition of their keyboard player Ivan, who joined over a year ago. Lead vocalist and guitarist Sarah Buresh is from Wisconsin but has toured throughout the United States and lived in Nashville, Tennessee, for nearly a decade, playing with thousands of people. Buresh is now back in Central Wisconsin and partnered with Twin Cities guitarist, vocalist, producer and content creator Rob Storm, who plays guitar and sings for Ember.
Wisconsin Police Department Receives Most ‘Wisconsin’ Complaint Ever
There's a very odd string of food-related crimes lately in one Wisconsin town. At the beginning of June, an Eau Claire family was struck by a brazen brisket bandit who made his move while they were sleeping, stealing a whole 12-pound chunk of meat from their backyard smoker. A few...
The Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Salmon Derby Returns
The 49th annual Northeastern Wisconsin Great Lakes Sport Fishermen (NEWGLSF) Salmon Derby is coming back to the Lakeshore area. The event will take place Friday (July 5th) through Sunday beginning at 12:05 a.m. on Friday and ending Sunday at noon. Derby headquarters is the Manitowoc Marina, but the event will...
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