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Two Nonprofits to Build Sister Bay Home
Groundbreaking ceremony July 30; Door County Board of Realtors will help raise funds. Two local nonprofits focused on affordable housing will work together this summer in Sister Bay to build a home. The home will be financed and owned by the Door County Housing Partnership (DCHP) and built by Door County Habitat for Humanity (DCHH) volunteers.
Open to Possibilities Brunette Accepts Wide Range of Ideas for NWTC Center in Sister Bay
Tammy Brunette gleaned dozens of ideas to further utilize the NWTC Learning and Innovation Center in Sister Bay since becoming the coordinator in January. “We are a specialty center. We are different from a campus in Sturgeon Bay or Marinette or Green Bay. We don’t offer classes such as Intro to Psychology or English or math at this center,” said Brunette. Other than that, however, she said, “We’re open to anything. when I started, my supervisor told me, Tammy, we’re here to fill in the gaps.”
Green Bay Packers’ GM: “This Isn’t Good For Our Football Team”
The Green Bay Packers are suddenly finding themselves at the center of attention early on in training camp. Their off-season was relatively quiet compared to recent years. Trading away Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers in back-to-back off-seasons had Green Bay the talk of the league. This off-season releasing David Bakhtiari...
The Haven of Manitowoc County Hires New Executive Director
The Haven of Manitowoc, The Primary Shelter for local unhoused men, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Hunt as their new Executive Director. With over five years of experience in the non-profit sector, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team. In this role, Alex...
Manitowoc's school board holds off on closing schools, votes to close central office
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Manitowoc’s school board is pumping the brakes on plans to close schools; however, the board has put the district’s central office building on the chopping block. Familiar problems to many school districts across Wisconsin are prevalent in Manitowoc. “First of all, we have declining enrollment...
One Dead, Two Injured in Fond du Lac Car Crash
One person is dead, and two others are injured following a car accident that happened in Fond du Lac County. On Thursday (July 25) at 7:40 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a two-vehicle crash in the Township of Fond du Lac on County Highway D.
Manawa Mill Pond to be restored after dam breach and flash flooding
MANAWA (WLUK) -- The Manawa Mill Pond will return after the dam breach that occurred earlier this month. A few weeks after the early July storm that caused flash flooding in the city, Manawa is getting back to normal. Clean up from the flooded wastewater treatment facility is underway in Lindsay Park. Kids are fishing nearby along the banks of the Little Wolf River, since the 186-acre Manawa Mill Pond remains empty.
UPDATED: Shelter in place order lifted in Amherst standoff
Police in Amherst on Friday said a wanted suspect “has been located” and lifted a shelter in place order that had been in effect for a full day. A brief update issued Friday evening from Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas said there is no ongoing danger to the public. He did not say how or when the suspect, 32-year-old Jeffery Miller, was located, nor did he say whether Miller surrendered peacefully.
Gibraltar Grads Share $40,000 In Scholarships
The Ephraim Men’s Club has awarded 13 Gibraltar High School 2024 graduates a total of $40,000 in technical school and college scholarships. The scholarship recipients are Cora Carriere, Quincy Chomeau, Leo Frisoni, Cooper Gaddes, Samara Jauregui, Kaitlyn Kroll, Marshall Maltby, Helen McCormack, Elyse Savard, Harrison Schwab, Braden Sitte, Gwendolyn Sohns and Lilla Szakala.
Server of the Week: Mary Spittell, Pearl Wine Cottage
Mary lights up the scene at Pearl Wine Cottage. Jacksonport is home for her – she digs the quiet side. She used to sling craft brewskies, but now it’s strictly wine. When asked about her style, a customer did answer:. “She’s charming, a delight, and moves like a...
Mandarin Garden reopening, popular sourdough bakery expanding, and more
Welcome to the Streetwise newsletter, where the news comes and finds you! Since the last newsletter, I wrote about Mandarin Garden, a Chinese restaurant in Ashwaubenon. The restaurant reopening under new ownership. The former owner retired and sold the business after 40 years in service. ...
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Fire in Green Bay Causes Thousands in Damage
A fire in Green Bay has displaced residents and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. WBAY reports that the fire took place on the West Side of Green Bay on Taylor Street around 10:30 last night (July 25). The fire started in the garage and quickly spread to the...
Random Lake Man Airlifted From Early Morning Crash
A Random Lake Man had to be airlifted from a crash that occurred in Beechwood early this morning. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department says the man was drunk and driving through a construction zone in the area of county highways “S” and “A-West” when his car slammed into a piece of earth-moving equipment, setting that machine on fire. The man was able to escape from the wreckage and call 911 to report the crash, drawing response from Sheriff’s deputies and first responders.
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
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