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1 hr ago | WisInfo

Women's college basketball: Wojta excited for radio appearance

In what is sure to be a busy week for Mishicot High School graduate Julie Wojta, the current UW-Green Bay senior forward will kick things off by appearing at today's live broadcast of the Sport$ Talk radio show at Wenzel's Perfect World on Calumet Avenue in Manitowoc.

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Related Topix: University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Manitowoc, WI

5 hrs ago | WisInfo

Education Update

MANITOWOC - The University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc University Theatre will present "Night, Mother" at 7:30 p.m. April 25-28 in black-box format on the University Theatre stage.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin, Theater, Arts

Sun Feb 12, 2012

WisInfo

Preserving the Past: Centennial celebration was one to remember

Even though we were still in one of the most economically depressed times in our nation's history, Manitowoc County threw quite a party to celebrate its first 100 years.

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Related Topix: Manitowoc, WI, Two Rivers, WI

WisInfo

Manty kennel club offering retriever training class

The Manitowoc County Kennel Club will offer its annual retriever training class specifically for hunting retrievers, starting March 3. This class differs from normal obedience classes in that everything taught is geared toward hunting and fieldwork.

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WisInfo

League to host meeting on privatization of public services

MANITOWOC - The Manitowoc County League of Women voters will host a public meeting on privatization of public services at 7 p.m. Thursday at Manitowoc City Hall.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Lakeshore update

The Manitowoc County Democratic Party will host a public forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mishicot High School for Manitowoc County Board candidates from Districts 18 and 22 who will be on the Feb.

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Related Topix: Whitelaw, WI, Two Rivers, WI, Green Bay, WI

WisInfo

211 provides range of information to callers

MANITOWOC - Area officials say calling 211 can help community members who may be struggling to find answers.

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Related Topix: Manitowoc, WI, Two Rivers, WI

WisInfo

Orchids and Onions

ORCHIDS to the Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers program, which reported a 35 percent increase in crime-solving tips received in 2011.

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Related Topix: Two Rivers, WI

Fri Feb 10, 2012

WisInfo

Sheriff update

MANITOWOC - Today's consumers may be too sophisticated to give out their credit or banking card numbers - but today's scam artists are becoming even more sophisticated, said Gregg Schetter, inspector with the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department.

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Related Topix: Maribel, WI, Criminal Defense Law, Law

WisInfo

Manitowoc council candidates see brighter future

MANITOWOC - In the wake of a 2012 city budget that cut more than 55 jobs and included a 10 percent property tax increase, six City Council candidates described their priorities at Thursday night's League of Women Voters forum at City Hall.

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Related Topix: Manitowoc, WI

Thu Feb 09, 2012

WisInfo

Tight budget key focus at forum

MANITOWOC - Five candidates for two seats on the Manitowoc School Board universally expressed praise Thursday night for teachers as professionals entrusted with the responsibility of educating students.

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WisInfo

Education update

CLEVELAND - Lakeshore Technical College is offering a four-hour course on handgun safety that satisfies the requirements of Wisconsin's new law allowing concealed weapons.

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Related Topix: Guns

The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Jail inmate trashes cell, faces new charges

Dear Carolyn: I have a co-worker in her 30s who is married, looking for a house in the suburbs,... MANITOWOC - An 18-year-old Manitowoc County Jail inmate, who covered the camera in his cell with toothpaste and fought with corrections officers, had his work-release privileges suspended on Feb.

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WisInfo

Stellar Student: Alexander Barrett Booher

Name: Alexander Barrett Booher	 School: Valders High School Year in school: Senior Parents' names: William A. Booher and Leanne M. Booher GPA: 3.969 What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? I have been involved in a variety of different activities during my time here at Valders.

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Related Topix: Valders, WI, Ford Edge, Ford, SUV, University of Wisconsin Stout

The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Changing manufacturing stereotype crucial

Dear Carolyn: I have a co-worker in her 30s who is married, looking for a house in the suburbs,... MANITOWOC - A state official believes the image of factory work needs to change if Wisconsin's economy is to thrive.

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Related Topix: Scott Walker, US Governors

Wed Feb 08, 2012

WBAY-TV Green Bay

Paramedics Trained for Emergency Medicine in Motion

First responders for the Manitowoc and Two Rivers fire departments are now trained to give special care to patients while the ambulance is in motion.

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Related Topix: Two Rivers, WI, Manitowoc, WI, Green Bay, WI

WisInfo

Report: Crime Stoppers program has seen increase in citizen tips

MANITOWOC - In 2011, the Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers program received a 35 percent increase in crime tips, said Lt.

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WisInfo

Move on from writer's opinion

Letters to the editor from diverse readers can stimulate conversations, shape public opinions and lead to the creation of policies and laws.

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The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Americollect named top large business

Americollect Inc. was named the Large Business-Industry of the Year at Tuesday night's 95th annual dinner and meeting sponsored by The Chamber Manitowoc County, at the Holiday Inn.

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The Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Marge Miley reaches final milestone

Marge Miley posed in 2006 at her Manitowoc home office, where she wrote her 'Milestones' column after she retired from the Herald Times Reporter in 1986.

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