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Area Firework Show Dates and Times
As 4th of July weekend approaches so are the firework shows in the area. Appleton will be holding its show at dusk in Memorial Park today (July 3rd), as will Egg Harbor at Harbor View Park, while Kimberly’s show will take place at 9:30 p.m. in Sunset Park. Then,...
Family-owned Richardson Industries predates state’s incorporation
SHEBOYGAN FALLS – A sawmill, a dam and a lumberyard. Cheese boxes, duck boats and roof trusses. Furniture for taverns, dining rooms and lecture halls. Across more than 175 years of operation, Richardson Industries has conducted business in all these sectors. “We’ve done a couple of things,” Company President...
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...
Construction, uneven water distribution at Sheboygan treatment facility one reason for overflow last week
SHEBOYGAN – Heavy rain and construction compounded the water levels of Sheboygan’s wastewater treatment facilities that led to an overflow at the end of June. Partially treated water from three Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant sites reached Lake Michigan and part of Lakeview Park last week, as the city received 7 inches of rain within a few days. The park was closed June 25 and 26 to allow for cleanup.
Celebrations and Free Parking and Transport Offered During Sheboygan’s Freedom Fest on the 4th
Those looking to enjoy Sheboygan’s Freedom Fest celebration on July 4th won’t have to plug the parking meters. The City says they won’t charge anything to park on downtown streets and in public lots on that day, and Shoreline Metro will operate the Harbor Centre Express between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to shuttle people to and from the lakeshore and downtown locations.
Wisconsin dogs frantically search for hidden rats in sport called Barn Hunt
The dog, its nose to the ground, frantically searches through straw bales. Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter. The rat’s faint sound is now close. The dog darts through hay bales, a hunter sniffing for its squeaking prey. It’s called Barn Hunt. Dogs and their owners enter a...
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...
What to know about garbage collection in Sheboygan the week of July 4
SHEBOYGAN – No garbage or recycling pickup will be done in the city July 4 because of the Independence Day holiday. As a result, the collection schedule will be adjusted as follows:. Monday-Wednesday (July 1-3) pickup will be as scheduled;. Thursday (July 4) pickup will be rescheduled for Friday,...
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.
With a $5.9M deficit at the marina, a new design hopes to propel more parts of Sheboygan’s waterfront
SHEBOYGAN – A concept design draft of Sheboygan’s marina revitalization project is finished after a series of design sessions last week moved substantial public unease to more positive reception. The charrette, hosted by the city and SmithGroup, allowed the public to get a firsthand look at the design process and gave them a chance to share insight directly with designers. ...
FoodShare participation remains above pre-pandemic levels, report finds
More people rely on food assistance than did before the pandemic, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. According to the report, more than 700,000 people were participating in FoodShare in March, a 16 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels. “There is a lot of reason to believe...
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
A U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022 halted all access to abortion in Wisconsin due to uncertainty over a 1849 ban still on the books. But in 2023, the decision to resume abortion services in the state came swiftly after a Dane County judge ruled that the 174-year-old law does not actually ban abortion.
SPD Planning for the 4th With Traffic Advisory
With tens of thousands expected at Sheboygan’s lakefront for July 4th celebrations, the Sheboygan Police Department had a few things people should know. The Freedom Run launches festivities at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, and vehicular traffic and parking will be prohibited along the route on Broughton Drive from Wisconsin Avenue northward to Barrett Street beginning at 7 a.m.
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