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
Valentines, GALentines and PALentines Enjoy the most Colorful and Arresting Ballet Music
MANITOWOC, WI, February 3, 2025 – Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents &We Ballet, A Little Romance on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Sleeping Beauty and Faust headline a concert featuring some of the most treasured and enduring ballet scores ever composed. The Symphony will perform Suite from Sleeping Beauty, op.66, about which was written, “…the music from this ballet will be amongst my best works. The subject is so poetical, it is so suited for music, that in composing
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
Historical Society holds 'Victorian Romance' program on February 15
Historical Society to hold 'Victorian romance' themed program on February 15 The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a Winter Weekend 'Victorian romance' themed program on Saturday, February 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. Enjoy the winter weekend by exploring a handful of historic buildings in the Village, embrace the winter by snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or sledding, and enjoy the season! Program highlights include: The
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
Clipper City Chordsmen
Say “I Love You” With a Singing Valentine Leave your special someone speechless when four well-dressed gentlemen arrive with a rose and pour out a sweet, tender love song in gentle close harmony. Throughout Manitowoc County, the Clipper City Chordsmen will be dispatching barbershop quartets to deliver romantic greetings on Valentine’s Day. They will join hundreds of barbershop quartets around the world who are ready to provide a unique Valentine gift. “It’s a gift that will never be forgotten”, said
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
Roncalli Elementary School offering tours beginning Jan. 21
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Are you looking to enroll your son or daughter in elementary school for the 2025-26 school year? If so,please consider taking a tour of Roncalli Elementary School! The elementary school is open to students in grades 3K through 4th.The following tour opportunities are available:Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 at 4 p.m.Tours will be
ASCEND SERVICES, INC. THROW WITH ALL YOUR HEART FUNDRAISER 2025
WHO: Ascend Services, Inc. WHAT: Ascend Services is hosting their sixth Annual “Throw With All Your Heart” fundraiser at Tapped on the LakeshoreWHERE: Tapped on the Lakeshore, 3114 Memorial Drive, Two RiversWHEN: Saturday, April 12, 202512 to 5 p.m. WHY: Ascend Services Throw With All Your Heart Fundraiser is Saturday, April 12, 2025. Ascend is partnering with Tapped on the Lakeshore to raise money for Ascend Services 2024 fundraising goals.
Felician Village Announces Second Annual “Mrs. Roper’s Romp” Fundraiser Event to Support Pub and Patio Project
MANITOWOC, Wis. (January 16, 2025) – Felician Village, a senior life plan campus dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents, is excited to announce the return of their upcoming fundraising event, the second annual “Mrs. Roper’s Romp.” The event aims to raise additional funds for a highly requested and desired pub and patio area at Felician Village. The “Mrs. Roper’s Romp” fundraiser event is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5 -9 p.m., at the Inn on Maritime Bay, located at 101
$1.2M Dental Clinic Expansion In Progress at Lakeshore College
CLEVELAND, WI – Construction on the expansion of Lakeshore College’s on-site dental clinic began Dec. 16 with an anticipated completion date of June 1, 2025. The clinic is expected to be fully operational for training and hosting the college’s Community Dental Clinic by June 30. During construction, Lakeshore’s dental assistant program students are practicing skills and completing clinical evaluations two days a week at Lakeshore Community Health Care in Manitowoc. Thanks to a new partnership between the
M3 Adds Five New Shareholders 2025
MADISON, WI – M3 Insurance recently announced five new shareholders: Paul Connor, John DeSalvo, Gretchen Flueckiger, Kelsey Haag, and Ross Heginbottom. Paul Connor, Vice President of Property & Casualty, is responsible for direction, performance, and strategies of the property & casualty product line, practice groups, and sales teams. He joined M3 in 2021. John DeSalvo, Brokerage Client Executive, specializes in the TruStage program within property & casualty, placing insurance and counseling about risk
Lakeshore College Partners with Leading Online Training Provider to Expand Workforce Training
Lakeshore College Partners with Leading Online Training Provider to Expand Workforce Training Opportunities CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College has entered into a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a leading provider of adult online non-credit education, to expand training opportunities across in-demand industries in the lakeshore area. Hundreds of affordable online courses are now available. “We understand the value of career training in today’s dynamic job market and the need to provide flexible
Farm-to-Table and Events Specialists Join Farm Wisconsin
Farm-to-Table and Events Specialists Join Farm Wisconsin MANITOWOC, WI—Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center’s events and café get a fresh perspective with the addition of two team members. Andrew Hazeu, a Sheboygan area chef specializing in farm-to-table cuisine, joins Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center as the Food and Beverage Manager. With an impressive culinary background and a passion for farm-to-table dining, Hazeu is set to bring fresh and innovative flavor to the Wisconsin Café. “Andy’s background is
Resolved to get more organized in 2025? Declutter with Goodwill North Central Wisconsin
For many, the New Year means new goals. Millions make resolutions to get healthier, travel more or learn a new hobby. Many find that January is also a good time to get organized, so much so that January has been declared “National Get Organized month”. Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) makes it easy for people to declutter and start the year with a cleaner slate. Donating gently used items creates more room in people’s homes but also helps many in our community start fresh by supporting programs
Roncalli High School winter theology courses continue Feb. 4
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Roncalli High School, part of Roncalli Catholic Schools, will hold “Learning on the Journey: A winter series of courses on faith, practices and perspectives” again Feb. 4. The series, which will run each Tuesday through Feb. 11, is open to the public and there is no admission fee. Sessions will be held at the high school, 2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, on Tuesday nights from 6-7 p.m. with a social to follow. Refreshments will be served. Attendees should enter through the Fine Arts
Unity Hospice Release Statement on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter
De Pere, Wisconsin, January 7, 2025 - With profound sadness, Alisa Gerke, Executive Director of Unity, Northeast Wisconsin’s pioneering nonprofit provider of, hospice care, palliative care, nonmedical home care, and grief support, today released the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “With heavy hearts, Unity joins the nation in mourning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter — an incredible statesman and humanitarian. His long and impactful life, spanning almost a
A new website to showcase the city’s extensive assets
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — Meyers Design, Inc. has been selected by the Bartow Economic Development Council (BEDC) to assist with its marketing initiatives. Meyers just completed the new BEDC corporate website and an Accessing Capital Guide to showcase the city’s extensive assets for residents and businesses within the community. The newly launched website at BartowEDC.com improves the user experience, making it easier for businesses and investors to access valuable information about Bartow’s economic