Lakeshore College Sheboygan Location Moving to 1 University Ave.
Lakeshore will serve students at the UW-Green Bay Sheboygan campus. CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College’s Sheboygan campus is moving from 1320 Niagara Ave. to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sheboygan campus at 1 University Dr. Lakeshore College will begin holding classes at its new location, which it will share with UW-Green Bay, on Sept. 2. The two institutions are working together to update signage at the property to reflect Lakeshore College’s move there. The move follows the two institutions
Goodwill Starts with You Gala! Returns to Lambeau Field 2025
MENASHA, WI — The third annual Goodwill Starts with You! Gala, presented by Capital Credit Union, returns to the Lambeau Field Atrium October 1. Nearly 700 guests are expected to attend. They will hear inspiring stories from individuals who were able to overcome barriers through Goodwill NCW programs and change their lives. In addition, guests will see the data exemplifying the community impact created from these outcomes. Another highlight of the evening will be the showcasing of three impressive
Unity Hospice Receives $20,000 from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer
De Pere, Wis. – For the tenth consecutive year, Unity Hospice has been chosen as a recipient of funds from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer. These contributions help Unity provide compassionate hospice care, palliative care, and grief support to individuals and families across Northeast Wisconsin. The Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, presented checks totaling $185,000 to eleven local cancer support organizations
Unity Receives $25,000 Grant from K.C. Stock Foundation to Expand Home-Based Palliative Care Service
Unity is honored to announce the award of a $25,000 grant from the K.C. Stock Foundation to support its Supportive Care Management (SCM) program, which provides compassionate, home-based palliative care to individuals in Northeast Wisconsin facing serious illness. “We are deeply grateful to the K.C. Stock Foundation for recognizing the growing need for accessible palliative care,” says Unity Executive Director Alisa Gerke. “This generous grant ensures that more people throughout our region can receive the
Historical Society plans Civil War School Day for September 26
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will host a Civil War School Day on Friday, September 26 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. As part of the day-long program, students will have the opportunity to discover more about Manitowoc County during the Civil War. Participants learn how the soldiers and citizens of the Union lived during the conflict. Meet Civil War legends, watch cavalry and artillery demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities and tour Pinecrest Village's museum
Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree held at Historical Society on September 6 and 7
Experience the roots of Wisconsin’s agricultural past during two action-filled days of antique farming re-creations, hands-on demonstrations, county fair oddities, and more fanfare at the Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree on September 6 and 7, from 10 am to 4 pm, presented in partnership between the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club and the Manitowoc County Historical Society. The event is held at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc. Fairs
Fox Communities Credit Union Welcomes Gerardo Mercado – Fox CU-Thrive Program Manager
APPLETON, Wis. (August 6, 2025) – Gerardo Mercado has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as their new Fox CU-Thrive Program Manager. This newly created position will be responsible for fostering partnerships with local businesses and community partners to introduce financial wellness and banking rewards, with a goal of providing financial education to help people make financial progress and be less stressed about money. This will include active relationship-building and passionately promoting financial
Unity Receives $30,000 Grant from Otto Bremer Trust to Expand Palliative, Hospice, and Grief Support
Unity Receives $30,000 Grant from Otto Bremer Trust to Expand Palliative, Hospice, and Grief Support Services for Pediatric Patients and their Families Unity is proud to announce the award of a $30,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust to support and expand specialized pediatric palliative and hospice care services for children and their families in Northeast Wisconsin. This vital funding will also enhance grief support programs tailored to children and teens impacted by a death. “This generous investment
Goodwill NCW celebrates National Thrift Shop Day all this month.
August gives shoppers secondhand options, and a way to enjoy the hunt and make an impact On August 17, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will recognize National Thrift Shop Day, by celebrating the entire month of August, where our customers can enjoy the “thrill of the hunt” and search our stores for unique and one-of-a kind items every day. While on their “treasure hunts”, they will also be supporting job programs that help individuals learn skills that can put them on a path to sustained
Lakeshore College paralegal student elected as Wisconsin Student Government president
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College is pleased to announce Kendra Klein, who will graduate from the college’s legal studies/paralegal program in May 2026, has been chosen as president of the Wisconsin Student Government. The Manitowoc County resident is the first Lakeshore student to be elected to this position, which has traditionally been filled by students representing larger urban colleges within the Wisconsin Technical College System. WSG is comprised of student representatives from the 16 Wisconsin
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services August 2025 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, July 17, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s August 2025 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: Storytime on the Road/Rahr-West Art Museum! Friday, August 1, 10:00 AMStorytime is hitting the road one last time for the summer! Join us for stories, songs and artsy fun at Rahr-West Art Museum on Friday, August 1, at 10 AM. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a family storytime for families with preschoolers on the lawn, followed by an art
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services August 2025 Events
Manitowoc, WI, July 17, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services August 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Teen Hang-Out: Wild Side Selfies! Friday, August 1, 1-2 PMHave a wild selfie session with a choice of backdrops, a lighting rig, and the reptilian co-star of your choice. Bring your best look and your phone or other picture-taking device to Manitowoc Public Library’s Balkansky Community Room on Friday, August 1, from 1-2 PM. A trained handler will be present to
Manitowoc Public Library August 2025 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, July 17, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s August 2025 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. ManitoWalk: Historic Downtown Walking Tour Monday, August 4, at 10-11:30 AMJoin library staff on Monday, August 4, at 10 AM as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in Downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the flagpole. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour. For ages 18+. Space is limited! Head
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in August, 2025
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in August: Hometown History Expo, historic skill classes, and teacher workshop Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in August: Summer Garden Tour (MCHS Member Only); Wednesday, August 6 at 11 am; Come walk through our heirloom gardens (at their peak in the summertime!) with Historic Gardeners. They will be talking about heirloom vegetables, harvesting, herbs,
The Forst Inn Arts Collective presents the supernatural comedy Blithe Spirit
The Forst Inn Arts Collective presents the spooky comedy, Blithe Spirit, by Noel Coward, from August 9 to 24 at The Forst Inn in Tisch Mills. Noël Coward’s delightfully cheeky comedy is about love, death, and things that go bump in the séance. When fussy novelist Charles Condomine accidentally conjures the ghost of his glamorous (and gloriously mischievous) first wife, Elvira, his current marriage is haunted—literally—by supernatural chaos. With a wildly eccentric medium, snappy banter, and more
For back-to-school shoppers, Shopping early leads to savings
NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN—Across north central Wisconsin and beyond, back-to-school and back-to-college spending has begun. Out of concern for rising prices, two-thirds (67%) of back-to-school shoppers had already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as of early July, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That’s up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018. “With rising prices,
M3 Insurance Releases its Annual Employee Benefits Trend Report
MADISON, WI – M3 Insurance has released the 2025 edition of its annual employee benefits report, now reimagined as Momentum: An M3 Employee Benefits Trend Report. More than just a name change, Momentum represents a meaningful shift in focus, reflecting the evolving realities of today’s employee benefits landscape. For more than two decades, M3’s trend report has served as a trusted resource for employers, traditionally centered around plan design benchmarks and regional premium comparisons. But in today’s
Sit. Stay. Scroll. Paws & Claws Launches New Look
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — Meyers Design, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new brand identity and website for Paws & Claws Animal Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois. The project included the creation of a custom logo and fully responsive website—both designed to reflect the clinic’s professional approach to pet wellness. The initiative began through a strategic collaboration with Ellevate Consulting, who worked with Paws & Claws to clarify business goals and brand direction. Meyers Design, Inc. then
Lakeshore College awarded $1.36M to provide TRIO Student Support Services
CLEVELAND, WI – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Lakeshore College a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant totaling $1.36 million to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. Lakeshore will receive $272,364 annually for the next five years.This award marks the continuation of 15 years of TRIO services on Lakeshore’s campus. Since 2010, the program has served over 1,000 students, helping them stay in
Chamber of Manitowoc County Launches New Relocation Program
Manitowoc, WI – [07/23/2025] – The Chamber of Manitowoc County is excited to announce the launch of ONBOARD Concierge Services, a new program designed to assist businesses and their potential employees with a smooth relocation experience to the area. This service is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to support workforce attraction and retention by offering personalized relocation assistance to new recruits and their families.ONBOARD Concierge Services provides a comprehensive suite of resources for new
