Francis Creek News

Community leaders' responses to the Herald Times Reporter's request for their New Year's resolutions: "I am making the same 'get fit' resolution I did in 2009, but I am determined to be successful this time around.

ORCHIDS to Santa for working so hard the last couple of days, and his elves for working hard all year to bring smiles to millions of children worldwide.

A blaze occurred at Bio-Blend Fuel Inc., 2817 Basswood Drive, Manitowoc, at 8:30 p.m. Monday after an electrical panel ignited.

MADISON - State Rep. Ted Zigmunt, D-Francis Creek, has pledged support for the Drunk Driving Reform package introduced by Assembly and Senate leaders at a news conference and briefing last week in West Allis.

MANITOWOC - Wednesday's blizzard slowed shopping at Harbor Town Center, but it didn't keep everyone at home and it did clear the way for Justice Hollahan's python to get fed.

Chili lunch at St. Anne Parish in Francis Creek, 126 S. Packer Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

MADISON - State Rep. Ted Zigmunt, D-Francis Creek, has introduced legislation to ensure that privately owned historic military vehicles, many of which are owned by veterans, could still be driven in public events like Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Fourth of July parades.

Cookie walk today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 1218 Madison, St.

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"Can I Be a Humanist Jewish Buddhist Christian Pagan Unitarian Universalist" is the title of Arthur Thexton's remarks at Sunday's 10 a.m. service at Lakeshore Unitarian Universalism, 620 Park St., Manitowoc, with potluck brunch to follow.

MANITOWOC - Freshman State Rep. Ted Zigmunt, D-Francis Creek, knows exactly what his toughest vote was in his first year in the state Legislature.

MADISON - State Rep. Ted Zigmunt, D-Francis Creek, has announced that his Web site will more frequently seek comments from constituents on issues of concern to Wisconsin.

Namiko 'Nikki' Satterburg, age 84, of 1514 George St., Manitowoc, died on Monday, Oct.

Gerald James Kruse, age 86, formerly of 2806 Forest Avenue, Two Rivers, currently residing at Northland Lodge, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, Oct.

FRANCIS CREEK - The Democratic Party of Manitowoc County will meet at 7 p.m. Oct.

Jesse Anne Dirkman of Francis Creek will receive two college scholarships, one for $1,000 from the Elks National Foundation and one for $500 from the Wisconsin Elks Association.

James A. Rhein, age 86, a resident of the Harmony House Assisted Living, 346 Scandanavian Court, Denmark, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Oct.

ORCHIDS to the Wisconsin Assembly for voting to expand the state's invasive species regulations.

After several weeks of studies, estimates and speculation among many in the racing community, it became official on Saturday night.

Senior citizen clubs in communities throughout Manitowoc County have scheduled their October meetings, according to the following schedule: Cleveland - 12:30 p.m. Oct.