Category Archives: Local COVID-19 Updates
*CORRECTION* Town of Manitowoc Rapids Providing Absentee in Person Voting Today
*CORRECTION 3/20/2020 8:45 AM* We just received an email from Jessica Backus correcting the date of the absentee voting. The Town Hall will be open on Saturday March 21st for voting, not Friday March ...
Mar 20, 2020 Daniel Morrison / CC
Manitowoc Public Library Still Offering Roadside Pickup, At Least for Now
The Manitowoc Public Library is doing everything they can to make this trying time a little easier for those who are staying at home. Staff members held a meeting on Wednesday, and according to Youth ...
Mar 20, 2020
City of Sheboygan Closes All City Buildings to the Public
In an attempt to quell the spread of the corona virus, the City of Sheboygan has closed off all city buildings to the public. City Administrator Darrell Hofland said that this is a short-term policy, ...
Mar 20, 2020
Sheboygan Cases of COVID-19 Jumps to Six
As of yesterday afternoon, there are now six confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Sheboygan County. The three most recent patients did contract COVID-19 after interacting with one or more of the orig...
Mar 20, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Maritime Metro Transit Announces Alternative Transportation Methods
From Mayor Justin Nickels: Making the decision to suspend Maritime Metro Transit operations during these difficult times was not easy since I consider public transportation an essential service. Howev...
Mar 19, 2020
155 Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin, Calumet County Reports First Positive Case
Update March 19, 2020 There are now 155 positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Positive Results in Brown, Dane, Kenosha, and Milwaukee c...
Mar 19, 2020
Kohl's Announces They Will Temporarily Close Their Stores Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kohl's announced today that as the result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic the company will temporarily close its stores nationwide effective Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. local time. "To demonstrat...
Mar 19, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Manitowoc County Public Health Officer Gives Clarification On Mandatory Business Closures
Manitowoc County Public Health Officer Mary Halada is issuing clarifications regarding The State Of Wisconsin's Emergency Order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 or more to prevent the spread of COVID...
Mar 19, 2020
City of Manitowoc Creates Website Listing All Restaurants That Offer Delivery or Curbside Pickup
Given the tough times that all of us are experiencing right now, Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels is asking that citizens continue to support their local restaurants. A webpage has been set up, which li...
Mar 19, 2020 goblinbox_(queen_of_ad_hoc_bento) / CC
Manitowoc County Clerk of Circuit Court Clears Up Confusion About Court Closure
There has been a lot of confusion since the Manitowoc Municipal Court announced its closure. Manitowoc County Clerk of Circuit Court, Lynn Zigmunt clarified to SeehaferNews.com that the Manitowoc Coun...
Mar 19, 2020
