An organization that distributes culturally-relevant and nutritious food to partner organizations to ensure that no one in Sheboygan County goes hungry has received $50,000 towards that effort.  That substantial donation was presented to the Sheboygan County Food Bank by the board of directors of “Making Spirits Bright”, an effort begun 12 years ago by the three Rotary Clubs of Sheboygan County.  Collections are made at the drive-through light show that annually decorates Evergreen Park during the holidays. The check presentation was done by Making Spirits Bright’s...…An organization that distributes culturally-relevant and nutritious food to partner organizations to ensure that no one in Sheboygan County goes hungry has received $50,000 towards that effort.  That substantial donation was presented to the Sheboygan County Food Bank by the board of directors of “Making Spirits Bright”, an effort begun 12 years ago by the three Rotary Clubs of Sheboygan County.  Collections are made at the drive-through light show that annually decorates Evergreen Park during the holidays. The check presentation was done by Making Spirits Bright’s...WW…

Governor Evers has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunup ‘till sunset on Sunday in honor of firefighters in Wisconsin who lost their lives in the line of duty. In announcing the order on Thursday, Governor Evers said that on that day, and throughout the year, “…it is important for us as Wisconsinites to pay our respects to firefighters who’ve lost their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, as well as to the loved ones who miss them and mourn their loss every day.” This weekend is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, and a memorial service will be...…Governor Evers has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunup ‘till sunset on Sunday in honor of firefighters in Wisconsin who lost their lives in the line of duty. In announcing the order on Thursday, Governor Evers said that on that day, and throughout the year, “…it is important for us as Wisconsinites to pay our respects to firefighters who’ve lost their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, as well as to the loved ones who miss them and mourn their loss every day.” This weekend is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, and a memorial service will be...WW…

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce LogoA local manufacturer remains among the top-tier of the coolest things made in Wisconsin.  Jolly Good Soda, made by Krier Foods of Random Lake, survived a head-to-head matchup with Stoughton Trailers to make it to the next round of voting that begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 5th and continues through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10th.  The entry opposite Jolly Good is the 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Sno-Thro from Ariens.  Another area establishment, Cedar Valley Cheese of Belgium, also remains in the running,...…Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce LogoA local manufacturer remains among the top-tier of the coolest things made in Wisconsin.  Jolly Good Soda, made by Krier Foods of Random Lake, survived a head-to-head matchup with Stoughton Trailers to make it to the next round of voting that begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 5th and continues through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10th.  The entry opposite Jolly Good is the 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Sno-Thro from Ariens.  Another area establishment, Cedar Valley Cheese of Belgium, also remains in the running,...WW…

Andrew_Writer / CCSummer has been over for almost two weeks if judged only by the calendar, but summer weather has been slow to leave.  That all changes now as some genuinely autumn-like weather is poised to seize control of the climate.It’s been more than two weeks since we’ve experienced nighttime temperatures below 50 degrees.  We’ll be no warmer than the low 50s at best by the weekend, with nighttime lows at times dipping into the 30s by Sunday night, and wind chills could be below freezing at times.The growing season doesn’t end until the first killing frost, and...…Andrew_Writer / CCSummer has been over for almost two weeks if judged only by the calendar, but summer weather has been slow to leave.  That all changes now as some genuinely autumn-like weather is poised to seize control of the climate.It’s been more than two weeks since we’ve experienced nighttime temperatures below 50 degrees.  We’ll be no warmer than the low 50s at best by the weekend, with nighttime lows at times dipping into the 30s by Sunday night, and wind chills could be below freezing at times.The growing season doesn’t end until the first killing frost, and...WW…

The City of Sheboygan and Mead Public Library are Hosting the Sidewalk Poetry Contest. Image from the City of SheboyganYour words could be written in stone to be seen by generations yet to come.  That is, if you’re selected as one of the contributors to the City of Sheboygan’s second annual Sidewalk Poetry Program.  It’s an exercise to get people’s witty, or winsome, or otherwise priceless poetry out of the mind and into the public eye.The Mead Public Library sponsors the program, which will select up to three poems to be stamped onto public sidewalk squares slated for...…The City of Sheboygan and Mead Public Library are Hosting the Sidewalk Poetry Contest. Image from the City of SheboyganYour words could be written in stone to be seen by generations yet to come.  That is, if you’re selected as one of the contributors to the City of Sheboygan’s second annual Sidewalk Poetry Program.  It’s an exercise to get people’s witty, or winsome, or otherwise priceless poetry out of the mind and into the public eye.The Mead Public Library sponsors the program, which will select up to three poems to be stamped onto public sidewalk squares slated for...WW…

Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CCA winning ticket for the Wisconsin Lottery’s “All or Nothing” game drawn this past Friday was sold at the Plymouth Piggly Wiggly according to the Wisconsin Lottery.  The ticket, worth $100,000, was sold at the Eastern Avenue Piggly Wiggly and matched all eleven numbers, which were 2-3-4-5-6-7-9-11-17-20-22.  This was the second $100,000 winning All-or-Nothing ticket drawn this week, with the previous winner drawn last Tuesday from a ticket sold at a Lucky 7 store in Minong.  The Plymouth Piggly Wiggly also sold a...…Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CCA winning ticket for the Wisconsin Lottery’s “All or Nothing” game drawn this past Friday was sold at the Plymouth Piggly Wiggly according to the Wisconsin Lottery.  The ticket, worth $100,000, was sold at the Eastern Avenue Piggly Wiggly and matched all eleven numbers, which were 2-3-4-5-6-7-9-11-17-20-22.  This was the second $100,000 winning All-or-Nothing ticket drawn this week, with the previous winner drawn last Tuesday from a ticket sold at a Lucky 7 store in Minong.  The Plymouth Piggly Wiggly also sold a...WW…

Another area family in need will have a new home thanks to a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.  The $15,000 grant was awarded to Habitat for Humanity – Lakeside as one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates funded through the Foundation.  The local award will result in a new home in the Farnsworth neighborhood for the Hernandez family of Sheboygan.  The family is dealing with the challenges of a progressive muscular disease that makes their current apartment difficult for daughter, Demi, to negotiate.  The new home will be built to meet...…Another area family in need will have a new home thanks to a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.  The $15,000 grant was awarded to Habitat for Humanity – Lakeside as one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates funded through the Foundation.  The local award will result in a new home in the Farnsworth neighborhood for the Hernandez family of Sheboygan.  The family is dealing with the challenges of a progressive muscular disease that makes their current apartment difficult for daughter, Demi, to negotiate.  The new home will be built to meet...WW…

A nationwide exercise to test the readiness of a national alert system will take place at about 1:20 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, and it’s designed to have maximum coverage.  All radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers are required by federal rules to participate in the test, which will begin with a national test message from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The Wireless Emergency Alert will then be sent by participating providers to cell towers, which will broadcast the...…A nationwide exercise to test the readiness of a national alert system will take place at about 1:20 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, and it’s designed to have maximum coverage.  All radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers are required by federal rules to participate in the test, which will begin with a national test message from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The Wireless Emergency Alert will then be sent by participating providers to cell towers, which will broadcast the...WW…