Lakeshore College awarded two Workforce Advancement Training Grants to support regional employers
CLEVELAND, Wis. — Lakeshore College has been awarded two Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants through the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), securing more than $211,000 in state funding to provide customized workforce training for regional manufacturers Burger Boat Company and Nemak. WAT grant proposals, which are developed collaboratively between Lakeshore College and employer partners, help businesses offset the cost of employee training. Eligible employers can receive between $2,500 and
Historical Society holds 1976 Throwback Tours and Admission Week in July 2026
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will honor its 1976 admission prices during a special throwback week from Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25. The throwback general admission prices, which are $1 for adults, $.50 for children age 12 to 17, and free for children under age 12, are just part of the site’s throwback opportunities. Guided throwback tours will also take place
Bank First to Host Free Shredding Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026
REEDSVILLE, WI – Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) will host a FREE Shred Event at 100 Mill Street in Reedsville on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. While this event is free and open to the public, Bank First is requesting that participants bring a non-perishable food donation in exchange for each bag of personal documents shredded. All food donations will go to area food pantries. Shred Events are a great opportunity to protect your identity while giving back to the community. With the risk
Classic Cars and Vintage Vibes are highlighted in Historical Society event on July 25 2026
Press Release The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold an event highlighting vintage wheels, culture, and ice cream on Saturday, July 25. The Mid Summer Meltdown will be held from 10 am to 4 pm with special activities and live music taking place throughout the day. Guests can grab an ice cream and check out traditional pre-1966 hot rods, customs, stock cars,
Lakeshore College announces election of board officers
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College’s District Board of Trustees incumbent members Mayor Don Pohlman and John Wyatt were reappointed to the board for three-year terms on July 13. Officers elected for the next term include Monica Nichter, chair; Don Pohlman, vice chair; and Belinda Esquina, secretary/treasurer. Lakeshore has an appointed board consisting of nine members: two employer members, two employee members, three additional members, one elected official member who holds a state or local office, and
Farm Wisconsin Celebrates Eight Years with Three-Day Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lily Schmitz, Marketing Communications Specialist(920) 726-6004lily@farmwisconsin.org MANITOWOC, WI—Celebrate eight years of cultivating curiosity at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center’s Anniversary Celebration, taking place Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25. Families can experience agriculture up close through live animals, tractors and agricultural equipment, food science, mascots, and special guests. Youth (0–18) receive free admission when tickets are
Lakeshore College Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, launches ‘$50 for 50 Years’ campaign
CLEVELAND, Wis. — The Lakeshore College Foundation is celebrating 50 years of transforming the lives of students through education, workforce development, and community investment. Since its inception, the Foundation has assisted students in overcoming financial barriers, pursuing rewarding careers, and building stronger futures for themselves and their families. To commemorate the milestone and continue the Foundation’s impact for future generations, the Foundation has launched its “$50 for 50 Years”
Trade Acceptance Group is now part of M3 Insurance
(Milwaukee, WI) – M3 today announced its integration with Trade Acceptance Group, a specialized trade credit insurance advisory firm, expanding M3 Insurance’s property and casualty specialization and strengthening the firm’s ability to help clients protect accounts receivable, manage customer nonpayment risk, and pursue growth in domestic and international markets. Together, M3 and Trade Acceptance Group will help businesses extend credit with confidence, protect one of their most important working
Roncalli Catholic Schools Raises $300,000 During Inaugural Bids & Bites Fundraising Event
MANITOWOC, Wis., ‑ Roncalli Catholic Schools is celebrating the success of its inaugural Bids n' Bites fundraiser, which raised $300,000 to support the school's mission of providing academic excellence rooted in the Catholic faith. The event combined two long-standing Roncalli traditions—the International Food Fair and the Pierside Auction—into one community celebration, bringing together alumni, parents, parishioners, faculty, staff, grandparents, students, sponsors, and friends in support of Catholic
Historical Society holds 1976 Throwback Tours and Admission Week in July
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will honor its 1976 admission prices during a special throwback week from Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25. The throwback general admission prices, which are $1 for adults, $.50 for children age 12 to 17, and free for children under age 12, are just part of the site’s throwback opportunities. Guided throwback tours will also take place throughout the
Classic Cars and Vintage Vibes are highlighted in Historical Society event on July 25
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold an event highlighting vintage wheels, culture, and ice cream on Saturday, July 25. The Mid Summer Meltdown will be held from 10 am to 4 pm with special activities and live music taking place throughout the day. Guests can grab an ice cream and check out traditional pre-1966 hot rods, customs, stock cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vintage fire engines. Cars begin
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Named 2026 Metalcaster of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2026 MANITOWOC, Wis. — Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry WAF) has been named the 2026 Metalcaster of the Year by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and Modern Casting magazine, the highest honor awarded in the North American metalcasting industry. Founded in 1896, AFS represents a North American metalcasting industry valued at approximately $50 billion and comprising thousands of foundries across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The annual Metalcaster of the Year award
M3 Releases 2026 Momentum Report Highlighting Employer Action Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
MADISON, WI – M3 Insurance has released the 2026 edition of Momentum: An M3 Employee Benefits Trend Report, offering employers a data-driven look at the forces shaping healthcare spend and the strategies gaining traction as organizations prepare for 2027 and beyond. For more than two decades, M3’s annual employee benefits trend report has helped employers understand the changing benefits landscape. The 2026 Momentum report continues that evolution, moving beyond traditional benchmarking to examine what is
Historical Society sets August 1 date for farm to table fundraiser dinner
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a farm to table fundraiser dinner on Saturday, August 1 from 5 pm to 10 pm. During the Roots 1906 fundraiser, guests can spend a special evening with friends, celebrating the Museum’s work preserving the history of the region. With a farm-to-table meal, delicious drinks, live music with ‘Glo and Joe’, auctions, a wine pull, and more, there is a full evening
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces $25,000 Matching Gift to Support Fox Cares Foundation
Match will double community giving during Fox Cares Foundation’s 10-year milestone campaign [Appleton, WI] — Fox Communities Credit Union is helping extend the impact of Fox Cares Foundation by providing a $25,000 dollar-for-dollar matching gift, doubling donations made during the Foundation’s anniversary campaign that will run through August 9.Founded in 2016 by Fox Communities Credit Union, Fox Cares Foundation was created to expand the positive impact that giving can have across our communities, and to
America250 Essay Contest Opportunity
Congressman Grothman is inviting Wisconsin students of the 6th Congressional District to share their voices and engage in civic discourse as we celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. This contest offers 6th-12th grade students of Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District a chance to engage deeply with our nation’s patriotic and democratic values while developing critical thinking and writing skills. We ask that you communicate this opportunity to your community and encourage their participation. This is a
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in June: Kids Free Days, Overnight at Pinecrest, and Thro
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in June: Kids Free Days, Overnight at Pinecrest, and Throwback adventures Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in July:Kids Free Days: Thursdays in July from 10 am to 4 pm; Every Thursday in July, all kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the Museum! Bring out the whole family to experience history in action around the Village.Each
Historical Society plans Civil War themed summer day camp for August 4 and 5
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a Civil War themed summer camp on August 4 and 5, from 9 am to 3 pm each day. The 2-day Civil War Camp, Call of Duty 1862, takes youth age 6 to 12 years old beyond the pages of history books. The camp brings local Civil War era stories to life with hands-on demonstrations, activities, and skill-building. The camp will consist of activities that relate to the
