Two Rivers News

KIEL - Manitowoc County executive candidate Carla Halvorson will answer questions from the public during an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 18 at the Kiel Public Library, 511 Third St.

TODAY Open mic with Kerry Michaels, 8 p.m. at Johny Chimpo's Bar, 1616 Washington St., Two Rivers.

L.B. Clarke Middle School and Koenig and Magee elementary schools each will have a new principal next school year.

TWO RIVERS - Former Police Officer Jason L. Laurin resigned under pressure in November after he was caught in an extramarital affair while on duty and then lied about it to his superiors, according to records in his disciplinary file.

In the not-too-distant past, after a series of spending controversies and lapses in departmental oversight, the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors elected to change from part-time county management to a full-time executive.

An Asiatic black bear at Lincoln Park Zoo bit off all or parts of four fingers from the hand of a 47-year-old woman Friday after she went past barriers and was trying to feed the animal, a Manitowoc police captain said.

Project Youth, a program of Lutheran Social Services, received the Agency Program of the Year award at United Way Manitowoc County's annual awards dinner Thursday evening at Fox Hills Resort.

Name and address of business: Domnitz Flowers LLC, 1714 11th St. Owners: Scott and Becky Domnitz Type of business: Flower shop and greenhouses specializing in bouquets for everyday, weddings, funerals and all other occasions.

TWO RIVERS - The Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers recently recognized Jessica Brunette, a science teacher at Two Rivers High School, for her outstanding work with science education in Wisconsin.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Souper Bowl of Caring for the Two Rivers Mishicot Ecumenical Pantry.

MANITOWOC - Zachary Peterson, 33, an employee of the Two Rivers Fire Department, was arrested Feb.

MANITOWOC - Putting employees on the county's payroll for services at the Manitowoc County Expo grounds would have cost 20 to 30 percent more than paying employees through Triple P, whose cost to the county was "roughly comparable" to other potential employment agencies, the county's personnel director said Tuesday at the County Board meeting.

The Two Rivers Optimist Club is accepting registrations for the Optimist International Oratorical contest.

TWO RIVERS - The Larry Stephenson Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Two Rivers High School, 4519 Lincoln Ave.

TWO RIVERS - An 18-year-old Two Rivers man was arrested Feb. 9 following a hit-and-run accident in the city, said Lt.

GREEN BAY - Suzanne Brault Pagel, Fox Valley regional coordinator for U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, will hold Manitowoc County office hours on Feb.

TWO RIVERS - Grant funding may be available to pay a portion of replacing a seawall on the East Twin River and developing a transient marina there, members of the Public Works Committee learned at their meeting this evening.

TWO RIVERS - Lester Public Library is looking for seniors who grew up in Two Rivers who are willing to share their stories.

Name and address of business: Sew Much Wool, 1610 Washington St. since November Owners: Tammy and Elliot VanderBloomen Type of business : Sells high quality cottons, hand-dyed wool, books, patterns and notions for all quilting needs.

TWO RIVERS - Musicians tend to be critical of themselves when listening to their recordings, according to Sarah Mark, a band student at Two Rivers High School.