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Work Begins on a 7 Brew in Manitowoc

Crews have begun work on the former Wendy’s restaurant in Manitowoc, transforming it into the latest location for a popular coffee and energy drink company. 7 Brew is taking over the property at 4441 Calumet Avenue after recently opening a location on the south side of Sheboygan. The site...

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Restraining order dismissed in Kyle Kordell case

A temporary restraining order against Kyle Kordell, the former city manager for Two Rivers, was dismissed by a Manitowoc County judge, according to online court records.

Two Rivers, WI · 19h

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State wants public defender at hearing to discuss releasing Two Rivers teen’s body to family

TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - The state asked that a public defender’s office representative attend upcoming hearings for Dominic Pilgreen and Nathan Reichard so the state can discuss releasing the body of 16-year-old Payton Vertz to his family, according to court documents. The state said the request is tied...

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Manitowoc County Criminal Court Records

Evan James Siedlecki, 20, Two Rivers, 2nd-degree recklessly endangering safety on 11/22/25, guilty due to a no contest plea, Sentence is withheld. Defendant is placed on probation to DOC for eighteen (18) months. Conditions of probation: 1) Assessment, treatment, counseling as deemed appropriate by the Department’s assessment process; 2) AODA and follow through; 3) Maintain absolute sobriety; 4) Maintain fulltime employment, schooling, or combination; 5) No contact with AP; 6) Pay court costs; 7) Pay supervision fees; 8) Submit to DNA sample; 9) Sixty (60) days Manitowoc County Jail, under the Huber Law, commencing 12-29-2026 at 5:00 p.m. (count 1 only). Defendant has 15 days credit if revoked.

Manitowoc County, WI · 17h
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Manitowoc Coaching Legend Has Passed Away

Seehafer News. Com has learned that former Roncalli High School boys’ basketball coach and athletic director Jim Kersten passed away this (Thursday) morning at the age of 88. Kersten began his coaching career at Roncalli in 1965 and hung up his whistle in 1991, winning 328 games. He continued...

Manitowoc, WI · 22h

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Manitowoc's Waterfront Wine Bar changing hands after 7 years

MANITOWOC – Waterfront Wine Bar is changing hands, as owners and sisters Rachel Beck and Megean Lauson move on to a new endeavor. “We wanted to let everyone know that we have made the decision that after more than seven years of owning Waterfront, Rachel and I will be closing out chapter here,” Lauson wrote in a Facebook post. “Our final day of service will be Nov. 19 and the new owners will begin their chapter on Nov. 20. We will introduce the new owners shortly, but for now, we would like the opportunity to close our chapter, reflect on everything you have meant to us and express our heartfelt gratitude for everything Waterfront Wine Bar has given us.” Events this week: Manitowoc events this week include Branson Christmas and Voctave Waterfront Wine Bar was a success from the start The establishment, in the lower level of Forefront Dermatology, 801 York St., opened May 1, 2019. “It’s blown way past our expectations,” Lauson told Streetwise Manitowoc at the time. “We’ve been pretty steady. We have had really good lunch times. People have been raving about how wonderful it is.” Manitowoc history: 2,300 Manitowoc County men served in World War I.

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New Five Below And PetSmart Close To Opening In Manitowoc

Two new stores in Manitowoc appear close to opening. Five Below and PetSmart are going into the former Office Max Building off Dewey Street. Five Below is described as a specialty discount store that offers items between $1 and $5. PetSmart will offer another option for pet owners to buy...

Manitowoc, WI · 1d

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Election results, a city manager’s exit and a store closing

My role at the Herald Times Reporter has changed a bit, and I now cover local government elections and the crime beat — in addition to writing business and feature stories. That means I’ll have a greater variety of news to share in these twice-monthly newsletters. Election results drew the most readers Y’all probably were aware there was an election a week ago. My two best-read stories were election results stories for Manitowoc County and Sheboygan County. Check them out if you’d like to see how people in those counties voted in national, state and local elections. Two Rivers city manager resigns We also did several stories about Two Rivers City Manager Kyle Kordell. We first reported last month that he was on leave from his administrative role while under investigation, but the City Council didn’t share much information. Then, Kordell was arrested three times on allegations of domestic abuse, leading him to resign from his city job. Rob’s Family Market to close Sadly, Rob’s Family Market is set to close at the end of the month. The owners decided to shutter the business after 22 years. Court appearances in Payton Vertz case I also wrote about the initial court

Manitowoc, WI · 1d

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GoFundMe Set Up for Manitowoc Cab Company

A family member of a now-closed taxi company is trying to get it back on track. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Maritime Cab as they look to get back up and running. She explains that her father, Daniel, started Maritime Cab back in 2005 with one van.

Manitowoc, WI · 2d

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Two Rivers Discussing Community Fruit Tree Orchard

There is only one meeting today (November 11th) in the City of Two Rivers. The Advisory Recreation Board will be in the Koska Room in the J.E. Hamilton Community House at 6:00 p.m., where they will discuss a potential community fruit tree orchard project in an unspecified park. They will...

Two Rivers, WI · 1d

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Former Two Rivers City Manager Resignation Letter Released Amid Legal Trouble

The resignation letter of former Two Rivers City Manager, Kyle Kordell, has been made public. In his letter to the City Council, Kordell expressed pride in his accomplishments with the city, including advancing fiscal reforms, implementing operational changes to reduce overtime, and securing more than 23 acres for future residential development. Kordell continues that it had been his family’s hope to establish lasting roots in the community, but says their experiences have led them to believe a fresh start somewhere else would be in the family’s best interests.

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Wisconsin State Highway 67 speed limit set to drop to 35 MPH

KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is lowering the speed limit of one state highway to 35 miles per hour, according to a press release. The Kiel Police Department revealed that State Highway 67 between County XX and State Highway 32/57 will have its speed limit reduced from 45 mph to […]

Kiel, WI · 3d

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Kewaunee County nonprofit offers hope to strays in need

Hope for animals in need is always seemingly in short supply. Shelters are over-full and underfunded, or certain rural areas don’t have easy access to animal shelters or well-funded rescues. A Cause for Paws of Kewaunee County seeks to patch that gap. A Cause for Paws is a nonprofit...

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Two Rivers Parks and Rec Secures $307,000 in Grants

The City of Two Rivers is getting some significant financial help for several projects. In total, the Parks and Recreation Department has secured $307,000 in grants for seven projects. A $25,000 Urban Forestry Grant will go towards caring for the trees throughout the city, the West Foundation gave $100,000 to...

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Two Rivers To Discuss Budget, Tax Levy

There is only one meeting today (November 12th) in the City of Two Rivers. The Personnel and Finance Committee will be in the Committee Room in City Hall at 6:00 p.m., where they will give the public time to voice input. Then, they will review the General Fund, Debt Service...

Two Rivers, WI · 23h

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Family business in Manitowoc to close after 22 years

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – After more than two decades of serving the Manitowoc community, Rob’s Family Market is preparing to close its doors for good. The closure is prompting longtime customers to reflect on the people, products, and memories that made the store a local staple. The family-owned grocery store will officially close Nov. 20, […]

Manitowoc, WI · 3d

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Generous Donors Keep Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Going

A local agricultural center in Manitowoc County has had some very generous donors. Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Executive Director Patty Lehn explained on WOMT’s Be My Guest program that donors put up a matching challenge as part of the group’s continued fundraising to stay open. “We had one...

Manitowoc County, WI · 21h

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2,300 Manitowoc County men served in World War I. Here's their story.

As we observe Veterans Day to honor all U.S. military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime and peacetime, we remember the Manitowoc County men who left for service in World War I. The road to war The war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, which activated a web of European alliances and declarations of war. More Preserving the Past: Kiler K. Jones helped form the 15th Wisconsin, then lost command | Preserving the Past The United States pursued a policy of strict neutrality for nearly three years. The unrestricted German submarine sinking of merchant and passenger ships, intercepted communications and economic ties to the Allied powers finally prompted the United States to enter the war on April 6, 1917, after President Woodrow Wilson appeared before a joint session of Congress and asked for a formal declaration of war against Imperial Germany. The draft begins With the passage of the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917, all men between the ages of 21 and 30 registered for service on June 5, 1917. More than 4,000 Manitowoc County men registered for the draft. In August

Manitowoc County, WI · 2d

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Walking Into Wolf’s Den In Sheboygan Feels Like Wisconsin Before Chain Restaurants Took Over

Some Sheboygan families have been eating at the same counter for almost forty years, and the grill still runs on real charcoal. There are no glowing drive-thru menus here, no loyalty app, and no card reader at the register. This south side spot is a reminder of how Wisconsin ate...

Sheboygan, WI · 6d

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Three Ships Student Athletes Announce Their College Choices

Three Manitowoc Lincoln seniors have announced where they are going to pursue an athletic career in college. Natalie Portmann, Kendall Schmitz, and Abby Weidmayer have had outstanding athletic careers as Shipbuilders, and all three announced where they are going to college during a ceremony held yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon in the JFK Fieldhouse.

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