Manitowoc County News

Bail was set Thursday for three Manitowoc residents allegedly involved in the stabbing of a 16-year-old Manitowoc boy in the 900 block of South Eighth Street.

This is a transcript of a 70-minute question-and-answer session about Manitowoc County government finances.

Kilo pawed at the side of a whiteboard where Joe Keil had placed a baggie of marijuana 15 minutes earlier.

MANITOWOC - The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department is offering two separate cash rewards through the Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for recent vandalism and theft, according to a news release from Sheriff Rob Hermann.

Tijuana Rose Baja Grill & Cantina has been serving alcohol since it was more fashionable to be called a saloon.

A Manitowoc County man sentenced to life in prison for killing a young photographer in 2005 is seeking a new trial.

The following meetings will be held in Manitowoc County: n The Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, 2021 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc.

Two Sheboygan County residents have been charged for allegedly committing a string of tavern and church burglaries in seven counties between November and May.

Here are five ideas for things to do tin Manitowoc County his weekend. For more, click on the 'Things to do' calendar on the Herald Times Reporter Web site home page.

MANITOWOC - The Manitowoc Marine Band, under the direction of Jeff Mix, will give the second concert of its 111th season Thursday at Washington Park, 1100 block of Marshall St.

A 40-year-old Manitowoc man was jailed Monday after he stole a blue van from the 1100 block of South Eight Street, according to a Manitowoc police report.

After meeting with members of the AFSCME union last week, County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer said little progress has been made to convince the union that pay cuts and benefit concessions are necessary to prevent layoffs.

A Manitowoc man is burning mad after he believes a 9--11 call was mishandled. Barry Hornburg says he called for help after his vehicle started on fire.

Here are five ideas for things to do in Manitowoc County this weekend. For more, click on the "Things to do" calendar on the Herald Times Reporter Web site home page.

OSHKOSH - It took nearly six years and more than five pageants in three different cities, but Jennifer Sue Thomas of Manitowoc is finally competing in the Miss Wisconsin pageant.

The following classes and workshops are scheduled for Manitowoc County: n Knitting: Ruffled Scarf, 8:30 to 10 a.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 24 at The Shaggy Sheep, 828 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc.

Zachary D. Hoogstra, 22, of Glenbeulah, died Monday at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle rollover that occurred early Sunday morning, according to a news release from Jeffrey Schroeder, chief deputy coroner for Manitowoc County.

Estimated reductions in shared revenue from the state to municipalities in Manitowoc County, based on budget recommendations from the Joint Finance Committee, range from 1.3 percent in Two Rivers to 15 percent in several townships.

The weather outside the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department was dreary Monday as Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen was inside, talking about the dismal impact of the forecasted $17.5 million Department of Justice state budget cuts.

A Manitowoc County man is facing 10 child pornography charges. Smedley Butler admits to downloading the illegal images and saving them to CD's. Investigators sweeped Butler's Town of Gibson home on Tuesday.