Registration is open for Historical Society's annual Scout Day
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, has opened up registration for its annual Scout Day. The Scout Day will be held on Saturday, April 26 with a morning session from 9 am to Noon and an afternoon session from 1 to 4 pm. Advanced registration is required. The programing for scouts typically fulfills a badge requirement, but additional activities outside of the program may be required. Space is limited. Class options include: Boy
MCHBA Builders & Brews – Connecting the Community to the Building Industry 2025
(Manitowoc, Wis.) February 19, 2025 – The Manitowoc County Home Builders Association (MCHBA) announces, Builders & Brews. The event will be hosted at Tapped on the Lakeshore in Two Rivers on Thursday, March 6 from 4:30 to 7:00pm. This free event gives the community an opportunity to connect with local builders, contractors, and associates in a casual environment. Guests interested in building or buying a new home, remodeling, small repair tasks, or home improvement projects will have the opportunity to
Spring Scholarships Push Lakeshore College Foundation’s Annual Awards to $577K
CLEVELAND, WI – The Lakeshore College Foundation awarded $268,000 to Lakeshore College spring semester students, pushing its total awards for the 2024-25 academic year 81% over the previous year, to $577,000. “We were very excited and proud to award scholarships to 636 students this academic year,” said Lakeshore Vice President of Institutional Advancement Kristy Liphart, who oversees the Lakeshore College Foundation. “We are able to support so many more students now thanks to three new full-tuition
Port Sandy Bay Supports Local History March 6 2025
Port Sandy Bay Supports Local History March 6 The Manitowoc County Historical Society and Port Sandy Bay (6421 County Road O, Two Rivers) have joined together to raise money and awareness for local history education at MCHS' Pinecrest Historical Village during a fundraiser on Thursday, March 6 from 4 to 8 pm. A percentage from each order will help support local history preservation and education. Funds raised through the Port Sandy Bay fundraiser will assist the Manitowoc County
Nominations Now Open for the Volunteer Center's Impact Awards
Manitowoc, Wisconsin (February 17, 2025) United Way Manitowoc County is excited to announce the first annual Volunteer Center’s Impact Awards! This brand new event celebrates the dedication and impact of volunteers who make a difference in Manitowoc County. This event takes place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc, 7:15-9:00am and will include breakfast catered by Our Legacy Restaurant. The Impact Awards will recognize volunteers in the following categories: Up & Coming
Lakeshore College Reaccredited as Welding Test Facility
CLEVELAND, WI – The American Welding Society has certified Lakeshore College meets all requirements to continue operating as one of the society’s only four accredited welding test facilities in Wisconsin. The college became accredited in 2020 and has since granted 159 AWS certifications to welders from Wisconsin and other states. “Serving as an AWS accredited test facility for Wisconsin and outlying states fills a need among employers and adds another layer of welding certification available at our
Community Award Winner, Holy Family Conservatory of Music, 100 year anniversary
The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Association announces the winner of the Wesley Teply Community Service Award in the Arts to the Holy Family Conservatory of Music for their contribution to the arts these past 100 years. The award will be presented to Sister Carol Ann Gambsky and Dr. Stanislava Varshavski, on behalf of the organization, at the March 1, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble “Winds of March: The Best of the Best” concert at the Capitol Civic Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the concert, tickets are
Leading National Medical Fitness Association Awards HFM Wellness Center “Facility Certification”
The Holy Family Memorial Wellness Center has earned a Facility Certification from the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification represents a significant commitment on the part of the Wellness Center to offer the highest standards of professional expertise and quality programming. Tony Bieri, director of operations for the Wellness Center, said, “This certification is a great achievement for
Farm Wisconsin Hosts Piglet Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lily Schmitz, Marketing Communications Specialist(920) 726-6004lily@farmwisconsin.org MANITOWOC, WI—Families and animal lovers are invited to Piglet Day at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun-filled event will offer hands-on, educational experiences featuring live piglets and interactive activities. Peter Family Show Pigs, located in Howards Grove, will be on site with a litter of piglets and
ABR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2025 BEST OF STAFFING CLIENT AND TALENT DIAMOND AWARDS
ABR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2025BEST OF STAFFING CLIENT AND TALENT DIAMOND AWARDS FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE Madison, Wisconsin – February, 4, 2024 – ABR Employment Services (ABR), a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Talent 15 Year Diamond Award and the Best of Staffing Client 10 Year Diamond Award. For fifteen consecutive years, ABR has consistently delivered superior service to job candidates, while simultaneously earning the Client Diamond
UnitedOne Credit Union offering three $1,000 scholarships
UnitedOne Credit Union is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Three scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, will be awarded to UnitedOne members pursuing advanced education and meet the following criteria:$1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who resides in Manitowoc County$1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who resides in Sheboygan County$1,000 scholarship to a current college student, non-traditional student, or working adult going back to school or pursuing
Historical Society nears completion of the historic Meeme House restoration project
Historical Society nears completion of the historic Meeme House restoration project The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village is in the final stages of restoration on the 1.5 million project to bring the historic Meeme House to new life at the museum. The Meeme House is a circa 1855 stagecoach inn that housed not only the bar room and boarding rooms, but also a dry goods store, and a dance hall with an iconic hand-painted stage. There is less than
Port Sandy Bay Supports Local History March 6
The Manitowoc County Historical Society and Port Sandy Bay (6421 County Road O, Two Rivers) have joined together to raise money and awareness for local history education at MCHS' Pinecrest Historical Village during a fundraiser on Thursday, March 6 from 4 to 8 pm. A percentage from each order will help support local history preservation and education. Funds raised through the Port Sandy Bay fundraiser will assist the Manitowoc County Historical Society with its operations and
Lakeshore College Instructor Receives National Recognition
CLEVELAND, WI – The American Association of Community Colleges has recognized Mark Lorier, computer numerically controlled machine tooling instructor at Lakeshore College, among its 2025 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty. Lorier is the college’s seventh faculty member to be recognized since the program began in 2018. The award, named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, was established to recognize individuals from around the country making a difference in and outside the college
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Winds of March
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Winds of March - the Best of the Best Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 pm The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jeremiah Eis, will feature the winners of this season’s LWEA Young Artist Competition and the recipient of the Wesley Teply Community Service Award in the Arts, the Holy Family Conservatory of Music, for contributing to the arts in our Lakeshore community these past 100 years. Enjoy John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes,” Percy Grainger’s “Children’s March” and hear the
Roncalli High School announces first semester honor roll (2024-2025)
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Roncalli High School, part of Roncalli Catholic Schools, has announced honor roll for first semester.The following students are on the A-honor roll. They have an average of 3.6-4.0.Seniors: Margaret Bemis, Urban Billmeier, Isabelle Bolle, Matthew Bonin, Charles Carey, Ryan Cole, Victor Colin Quintana, Claire Culligan, Quinn Dewane, Maxfield Docter Maurer, Jonathan Dolezal, Michaela Eisner, Sydney Eisner, Cole Ewen, Edward Freis, Alexander Goerg, Trevor Hanson, Logan Heider, Laney Heyduk,
Prevea welcomes sports medicine and family medicine physician, Dr. Michael Tapscott
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Prevea Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Tapscott, a fellowship-trained sports medicine and family medicine physician now caring for patients at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, 1726 Shawano Ave., Green Bay and the Prevea Manitowoc Health Center, 4810 Expo Drive, Manitowoc. As a family medicine physician, Dr. Tapscott provides routine care to children, adults and the elderly. He offers preventive medicine, health maintenance care and chronic disease management for
The Resource Library is Going Bananas
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — Meyers Design, Inc. continues to add to its website resource library on their website featuring a growing series of graphic design tips and advice. As a company committed to giving back to the community, Meyers Design, Inc. believes in the importance of sharing knowledge and empowering others through education. Drawing on over three decades of experience and acquired knowledge, these tips and advice will offer valuable insights into key aspects of the design process,
Roncalli Catholic Schools’ enrollment opens to all students Feb. 14
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Enrollment for Roncalli Catholic Schools will soon be opening to all students. All three locations – Roncalli Elementary School, Roncalli Middle School, and Roncalli High School – will begin enrolling new students for the 2025-26 school year at 8 a.m. on Feb. 14.Roncalli Catholic Schools remains steadfast in providing a high-quality, faith-based education option for students in Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Sheboygan and surrounding areas. Due to the investment of parishes and generous
Remarkable Homes program theme of Historical Society's Hungry for History series
The Manitowoc County Historical Society will present its first Hungry for History series program of the year on Wednesday, February 19 at 11 am at Branch Station, 8112 Village Drive in Whitelaw. The lecture style program will take place at 11 am with a meal to follow. Manitowoc County’s Remarkable Homes tells the story of the considerable contribution local historic homes have made to our community’s architecture. It also answers questions you've likely asked when you've seen a notable historic home:
Historical Society offers a series of themed field trips in 2025, including 'History Detectives'
The Wisconsin history you read about in text books becomes a vibrant learning experience full of activities for students and teachers to see and do when you visit the Manitowoc County Historical Society. You can barter with the storekeeper, feel the heat from the blacksmith’s forge, set up a Civil War camp, play games with the local pioneer children, and help with the farm chores. The Manitowoc County Historical Society provides a variety of opportunities for K12 classrooms, homeschool
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services February 2025 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, January 21, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s January 2025 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: 2025 Winter Reading Program | Warm Up with a Good Book!Through Saturday, February 22The Winter Reading Program at Manitowoc Public Library is open to All Ages! Read or be read to a total of 10 hours by February 22. Everyone that finishes receives a prize, as well as a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!! Track your reading on the
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services February 2025 Events
Manitowoc, WI, January 21, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services February 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: 2025 Winter Reading Program | Warm Up with a Good Book!Through Saturday, February 22The Winter Reading Program at Manitowoc Public Library is open to All Ages! Read or be read to a total of 10 hours by February 22. Everyone that finishes receives a prize, as well as a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!! Track your reading on
Manitowoc Public Library February 2025 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, January 21, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s February 2025 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. 2025 Winter Reading Program | Warm Up with a Good Book!Through Saturday, February 22The Winter Reading Program at Manitowoc Public Library is open to All Ages! Read or be read to a total of 10 hours by February 22. Everyone that finishes receives a prize, as well as a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!! Track your reading on the Beanstack
Batter up! 2025 Miracle League of the Lakeshore registration opens
MENASHA, WI – Registration is now open for the Miracle League of the Lakeshore, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) that offers individuals ages four–nineteen with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an organized, non-competitive league on a safe, accessible baseball field. “Goodwill NCW’s Miracle League program gives those with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball at an accessible facility while building relationships, engaging socially with others and
Unity Announces DAISY Award Honoree for Exceptional, Compassionate Care
Unity announced the 2024 honoree of the nationally recognized Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses during a recent awards ceremony held at Unity Grief and Education Center.For her commitment to delivering the highest quality of care, Unity Registered Nurse Ashley Vander Heiden was presented with a personalized "Extraordinary Nurse" certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved sculpture called "The Healer's Touch" which represents the bond between nurses and their patients. As a Daisy Honoree, Vander
632 Named to Lakeshore College’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College named 632 students to its fall 2024 dean’s list. To make the list, students must have completed six or more credits for the term and earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The 375 students who earned presidential honors, which requires a 4.0 GPA, are indicated with an asterisk. Students are listed by their Wisconsin hometown unless otherwise noted. A complete list can also be found at gotoltc.edu. Adell Ella Walecki*, Aidin Woodbury* AllentonBenjamin Wolf
Manitowoc County Historical Society in February, 2025
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in February: Winter Weekend, Heritage Skills workshops, and Remarkable Homes program Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in February: Mending 101: Repairs for the Thrifty Person; Thursday, February 6 from 5 to 7 pm at MCHS; Explore two mending techniques for woven (non-stretchy) fabrics, like jeans. In a modern era of fast fashion, you’ll want to join in this thrifty person’s guide to
