Manitowoc’s Lakeshore Balloon Glow Returns August 15
[Manitowoc, WI] – Lakeshore Balloon Glow, a free, family-friendly event in downtown Manitowoc, returns to light up the riverfront Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This can’t-miss annual event features colorful hot air balloons that glow along the Manitowoc River and reflect in the water. Additional entertainment includes the Webfooters Water Ski Show, aerial dancers, and a variety of children’s activities including bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, Mischief & Magic
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
Stories of triumph and tragedy at Manitowoc's Evergreen Cemetery is focus of historical society walk
The Manitowoc County Historical Society will hold a historical walking tour of Manitowoc's Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday, August 20 at 3 pm and 5 pm. The tour will focus on stories of triumph and tragedy as guests take a guided 90-minute walking tour of Evergreen Cemetery. The tour will begin at the Evergreen Cemetery Office - 2221 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc. Advanced registration is required to attend.The cost of the walking tour is $25 per person. MCHS members receive a 15% discount. For more
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
Manitowoc Co. Historical Society hosts local history expo on August 9
Manitowoc County Historical Society hosts Hometown History Expo on August 9 The Manitowoc County Historical Society will host a Hometown History Expo on Saturday, August 9, from 10 am to 4 pm at its Museum and Pinecrest Village, located at 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc. The Expo is perfect for those interested in learning more about local history, including family historians and general enthusiasts. The Hometown History Expo aims to connect museum visitors with their local small museums, town
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Heather Wessley as Vice President of Community Impact
APPLETON, Wis. (July 16, 2025) – Fox Communities Credit Union has promoted Heather Wessley to Vice President of Community Impact. Wessley began her journey with Fox in 1999. Her dedication to the credit union has had an incredible impact on its brand, growth and helping people in its communities. Wessley has successfully led business development and community engagement efforts for Fox, bringing in new members, building partnerships with local organizations and nonprofits, and externally representing Fox
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Steve Gineris as Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
APPLETON, Wis. (July 7, 2025) – Fox Communities Credit Union has promoted Steve Gineris to Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending. Gineris began his journey with Fox in 2020 as VP of Retail Lending Service & Sales. Gineris has extensive mortgage experience and understands both sales and operations. As SVP of Mortgage Lending, Gineris will lead and direct mortgage lending functions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory standards. This position is responsible for
Goodwill NCW Winner of 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
Menasha, Wisconsin—Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. The winners are determined by authentic
Grow It Forward Partners with the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA to Teach Youth
Grow It Forward Partners with the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA to Teach Youth the Power of Growing Their Own FoodManitowoc, WI – July 17, 2025 Grow It Forward and the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA are teaming up to plant the seeds of food education and healthy habits in local youth. As part of this exciting collaboration, Grow It Forward is lending a Fork Farms hydroponic unit to the YMCA’s Energyze summer program, allowing 6th through 8th grade participants to grow their own leafy greens, herbs, and vegetables
Lakeshore College Swears Board Members In & Elects Officers
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College’s District Board of Trustees incumbent member Monica Nichter has been reappointed to the board. Newly appointed board members Abbey Quistorf and Mary Parrish, along with Nichter, were sworn in at the board’s organizational meeting July 14. Officers elected for the next term include Nichter, chair; Kim Rooney, vice chair; and Don Pohlman, secretary/treasurer. Lakeshore has an appointed board consisting of nine members: two employer members, two employee members, three
Manitowoc Launches Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Downtown
Today the City of Manitowoc launched a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), which allows patrons of participating, licensed establishments the unique opportunity to sip and stroll through downtown while enjoying the city’s vibrant riverfront, parks, public art, and local businesses. The DORA will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. within a designated area of downtown Manitowoc. Participants can purchase alcoholic beverages from DORA-licensed establishments and carry them outdoors in
