UNITY GRIEF AND EDUCATION CENTER TO HOST HONOR A LIFE HOLIDAY GATHERING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
UNITY GRIEF AND EDUCATION CENTER TO HOST HONOR A LIFE HOLIDAY GATHERING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd TO HONOR LOVED ONES Green Bay, Wis. – To help support and guide those who may be facing the darkness of loss and grief this holiday season, Unity Grief and Education Center invites those who have experienced the death of a loved one to join us on Wednesday, December 3rd for our 11th Annual Honor a Life Holiday Gathering at National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, WI. Doors open at 5:00 pm for attendees to enjoy
Goodwill NCW Proud to Serve Those Who’ve Served
WISCONSIN – On November 11, Americans will honor the men and women who have served our country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, more than 17 million men and women in the United States are veterans. As military veterans return to civilian life, the need for coordinated job services for this population is critical to support their re-integration. “We owe our veterans a huge debt”, Kayla Countney, Manager of Mission Relations at Goodwill NCW said. “We stand in awe of the courage and
Ascend Services Announces New Board Member Lee Thennes
Manitowoc WI., November 5, 2025 – Ascend Services, Inc., a leading non-profit that serves youth and adults with disabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Thennes, Superintendent of Manitowoc Public School District, to its Board of Directors. He officially began his three-year term on June 10, 2025. Lee brings a wealth of experience to Ascend and will help guide the company in its mission.“We are incredibly excited to welcome Lee Thennes to our board,” said Deanna Genske, Executive Director
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services November 2025 Programs
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public LibraryMonday, November 3 through Friday, December 5Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for local families in need. From November 3 through December 5, you can donate new, unwrapped books by placing them in the donation box near the First Floor Service Desk. All book donations will be given to three local nonprofits for
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services November 2025 Events
Manitowoc, WI, October 14, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services November 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Teen Shelf Care Subscription BoxesSign-Up from Saturday, November 1 through Saturday, November 15Teens! Ready to explore the shelves of Manitowoc Public Library? Everyone between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care subscription boxes from November 1 through November 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through MPL’s
Manitowoc Public Library November 2025 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, October 14, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s November 2025 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public LibraryMonday, November 3 through Friday, December 5Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for local families in need. From November 3 through December 5, you can donate new, unwrapped books by
Matt Longmeyer Promoted to Chief Information Officer at Bank First
MANITOWOC, WI, October 24, 2025 – Tim McFarlane, President at Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC), is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Longmeyer to Chief Information Officer. Matt joined the Bank in 2013 as an Information Technology Intern and quickly demonstrated his technical skill and leadership ability. After becoming a full-time Information Technology Specialist in 2014, he advanced through several roles, most recently Senior Vice President – Technology Director. In recent years, Matt has played a key
Historical Society prepares for winter at historical village with Holiday Open House on November 15
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. Get into the holiday spirit when you visit our historic structures of Pinecrest Village! Prepare for winter yourself by taking part in a special Create-Connect workshop, help townspeople get into the holiday spirit, and shop the Museum Store. It’s the perfect family activity to kick off the holiday season!
Winter Hours at the Manitowoc County Historical Society
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, an outdoor living history museum located at 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, invites guests to visit during the Winter season. Winter hours for the museum take place from November 1 through November 30 and January 1 through April 30. The McAllister House Welcome Center and Pinecrest Historical Village are closed for the month of December except for specialty programing. During the Winter season, the McAllister House Welcome Center is open
Holiday blacksmithing and mitten making workshops set at Historical Society
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a two winter themed workshops on November 15, as part of the Holiday Open House. From noon to 3 pm, registrants can take part in:Holiday Blacksmithing: Students will have the opportunity to make a candy cane in the blacksmith shop.Winter Mittens: Hand work a lovely pair of mittens like it is the 1890s. Explore hand sewing and needle work as we piece together a wonderful pair of late 19th century
Roncalli High School presents the Broadway Classic “Bye Bye Birdie”
MANITOWOC, Wis., ‑ The students of Roncalli High School’s theatre department are thrilled to present the high-energy, crowd-pleasing musical comedy favorite “Bye Bye Birdie”. This Broadway Classic is based on the book written by Michael Stewart, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams, and originally produced by Edward Padula. Set in 1958 America, the story follows teen-idol Conrad Birdie—drafted into the U.S. Army—and the uproar that ensues when his manager, Albert Peterson, and devoted
The Forst Inn Arts Collective presents the classic Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd, from November
The Forst Inn Arts Collective presents the classic Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd, from November 1 - 23 at The Forst Inn in Tisch Mills. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a darkly thrilling musical by Stephen Sondheim that blends razor-sharp wit with chilling suspense. Set in Victorian London, it tells the tale of Sweeney Todd, a barber who returns from exile to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. With the help of the resourceful and twisted Mrs. Lovett—whose
Fox Communities Credit Union Welcomes Dan Grawe – Vice President of Member Experience Optimization
APPLETON, Wis. (October 22, 2025) – Dan Grawe has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as their new VP of Member Experience Optimization. This newly created position will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to our member support center and will champion creating lasting member experiences while serving as the lead for key experience technologies. Grawe has significant experience in both call centers and customer relationship management (CRM) and joins Fox with a unique skillset and
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Maryland Coleman as Assistant Vice President of Consumer Lend
APPLETON, Wis. (October 22, 2025) – Fox Communities Credit Union has promoted Assistant Vice President of Consumer Lending. Coleman started at Fox as AVP of Credit Card Lending. As AVP of Consumer Lending, Coleman will be responsible for assisting in the strategic planning, development, implementation and monitoring of activities and services offered relating to the consumer lending portfolio. This role focuses on driving product growth, enhancing lending team members performance and leading a centralized
Hunger Coalition of Manitowoc County Receives Corteva Betterment Grant to Fuel ''Harvest of the Month'' Initiative
The Hunger Coalition of Manitowoc County has received a generous Betterment Grant from Corteva Agriscience on behalf of Forest Brook Seeds, a significant investment that will directly support the Coalition’s Harvest of the Month (HOM) initiative.Forest Brook Seeds representatives presented the grant check at Grow It Forward, underscoring a shared commitment to improving food access and community health across Manitowoc County.The grant funding will be immediately put to use to advance the Coalition's
Fox Communities Credit Union Welcomes Teriann Van Sistine as Vice President of Operations
APPLETON, Wis. (October 1, 2025) – Teriann Van Sistine has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as their new Vice President of Operations. The Vice President of Operations will lead Fox’s Member Payment Systems (cards & payment teams), Quality Control, Retail Resource & Deposit Quality Assurance, and ATM Operations teams to optimize our operational functions. Van Sistine will partner closely with the member experience team to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality financial services, while driving
Future 15 Winners Announcement
MANITOWOC, WI (10/16/2025) - The Chamber of Manitowoc County is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Future 15 awards. The Future 15 awards are presented to 15 young professionals in Manitowoc County who have given back to the community, shown leadership, and helped in many ways to make the area a great place to live and work. This year’s winners are: Lauren Daun, Felician Village Claudia Fischer, Manitowoc Public School District Steven Haensgen, Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Kali
