Two Rivers News

TWO RIVERS - The Two Rivers Senior Center is offering excursions that are open to the public.

You know you've got a good tribute act when the record company of the band you're emulating hires you to play.

The Two Rivers Police Department soon will begin conducting two rounds of alcohol compliance checks at establishments that hold a liquor license, according to a news release from Lt.

The Two Rivers Business and Industrial Development Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1717 E. Park St.

ORCHIDS to all those who had a vision of freedom, culminating in the signing of the Declaration of Independence 233 years ago today.

TWO RIVERS - After the last note of "God Bless America" is played and sung at dusk tonight, Shirley Jarvis will look skyward and see the first fireworks explosion high above the Walsh Field audience.

DENMARK - Two Rivers committed six errors on Friday night and Denmark pitcher Mitch Kouba struck out 14 batters over nine innings to hand the Polar Bears a 7-1 Shoreland League loss.

Here are five ideas for things to do in Manitowoc County this star-spangled Fourth of July weekend.

TWO RIVERS - The Two Rivers Municipal Band will present a patriotic concert at about 7:20 p.m. on Saturday before the Fourth of July fireworks at Walsh Field.

Seth Gauthier pitched seven strong innings, while Ryne Yakoubek and Kris Karl hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning as Two Rivers dealt New Holstein its first Eastern Wisconsin Conference loss of the year with a 5-2 victory on Tuesday.

The Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department has announced the following activities for July.

People strolled downtown Two Rivers with family and friends while "Wild Thing" echoed through the streets.

TWO RIVERS - A family of ducks crossing Memorial Drive led to a car accident during the Cool City Classic Cruise Night around 7 p.m. Friday, Two Rivers police Lt.

A new documentary about Manitowoc and Two Rivers will premiere at 8 p.m. July 6 on Wisconsin Public Television.

MANITOWOC - Manitowoc firefighters responded to a call at about 10:20 a.m. Thursday that a car was fully engulfed in flames in the parking lot of Dermatology Associates, 1515 Randolph Court.

A man is in serious condition after he was thrown from his scooter during a traffic accident at North Rapids Road and Broadway Street on Wednesday morning, according to a news release from Manitowoc Police Department Capt.

FRANCIS CREEK -Bruce Sand of Two Rivers extended his points lead in the Sport 4s division by winning Saturday night's feature at 141 Speedway.

TWO RIVERS - An increase in debt service to pay for infrastructure improvements in recent years and higher rates for the Wisconsin Retirement System will have a big impact on the city's 2010 budget, according to information presented at a special City Council meeting Monday evening.

Lakeshore Family Resources, 702 State St., has announced its summer schedule of free family picnics and playgroups.

TWO RIVERS - The city once again will celebrate its claim to fame - that of being birthplace of the ice cream sundae - by holding Sundae Thursday on June 25.