MANITOWOC – The $1.5 million restoration of the historic Meeme House a voting poll place and a long-time tavern the Meeme House was painstakingly taken apart in 2017 and moved to its current location at the Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pinecrest Historical Village The Historical Society bought the building in 2013 with the intention of restoring it “This is a section of our community we don’t have at Pinecrest Village,” Amy Meyer executive director of the Historial Society “Every community had a stagecoach inn or tavern The extensive restoration brought the inn to its 1915 stature The Meeme House was built about 60 years earlier by farmer and new immigrant Michael Herr in the township of Meeme near the border of Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties roads were well-traveled and stagecoach stops were built along them Green Bay Road connected Green Bay’s Fort Howard with Fort Dearborn in Chicago and was a major highway in 1850s Wisconsin Read more: Be an apprentice for a day or learn historic recipes at Pinecrest Village summer camps The building had several small overnight rooms a tavern on the first floor and a large ballroom on the second and town meetings were held in the ballroom until the construction of a new town hall in 1983 William Herr had taken over the inn in 1864 The Herr family then owned the inn until 1906 when Peter DeGrott bought the property and ran the inn for three years and became well-known as Sessler’s Meeme House The building is now part of Pinecrest Village and open to visitors but the project still needs $400,000 to be debt-free More history: What to know about Two Rivers' Henry P. Hamilton, a leading collector of Native copper implements Admission and program information can be found at ManitowocCountyHistory.org or by calling 920-684-4445 Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575 on Instagram @PGPatti an on Bluesky @PGPatti a convoy of over 200 vehicles made its way through Oostburg carrying powerful messages like “You matter” and “It's ok to not be ok.” The event was a tribute to the memory of Nicole Warner a vibrant young woman whose life was cut short by suicide at just 19 years old Watch: Sheboygan-Manitowoc convoy shines light on mental health awareness: we would hang out all the time," her brother Nicole was known for her outgoing personality and had a lot of friends She was particularly passionate about 4-H and her horse Nicole was “fighting demons,” as their mother “Now it’s five years later and her friends are having babies And what would she be doing today?" Deenice said The heartbreak for the Warner family didn’t stop there my dad had left some flowers for my daughter out where she passed the Warner family sought a way to channel their grief into something positive “Everyone always said it’ll be normal in a while “Seeing three people at home when it used to be four is weird.” The convoy was a step toward raising awareness about mental health Seth led the pack on a motorcycle dedicated to Nicole which is the purple and the light blue stripe,” Seth said I did also put her name on the front and her birth and death date on the back.” Once the trek concluded at the Manitowoc Expo community members gathered to fundraise with raffles I’m actually running an ultra-marathon in honor of my uncle,” Zach explained “It’s just great to see the community involvement and how many people came out for it," his wife added Nicole's friend Nathan Hassler drove his newly-owned semi in the convoy "I figured it's the first year with it on the road driving it for myself so I figured I'd bring it out spend some money and show some support," he said Hassler brought his partner Taylor and 8-month-old daughter and says he's hoping these messages of love and support will tame the tough world we live in — for her sake "Everybody has a voice and they need to use it This year’s event proceeds will go to Plymouth-based nonprofit Mental Health America Lakeshore to utilize in local schools “Letting people know that they’re not alone in the world "There are plenty of people out here for everyone to talk to there’s someone,” one participant emphasized “See if we can try to save one person," Deenice said Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo by Phil DeCastro MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- For more than 100 years the Manitowoc Breakwater Light has stood at the mouth of the Manitowoc Harbor And starting on May 24, the nearby Wisconsin Maritime Museum will begin offering regular guided tours of the historic structure The Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary Club has offered tours over the last few years Maritime Museum director Kevin Cullen got the ball rolling last year on establishing a new partnership "This is a great opportunity to work together and allow even more people to be able to come and access this museum as a one-stop-shop," Cullen said and have this incredible experience." the lighthouse served as an official navigation beacon until the Coast Guard decommissioned it in 2009 When the Coast Guard then decided to sell it New York named Phil Carlucci came up with the winning bid of $30,000 he's spent more than 10 times that amount restoring it: $325,000 "We're really fortunate to have someone who's passionate about this structure but also about maritime heritage in Wisconsin in general," Cullen said "He is not making any revenue off of our tours he wants to see this as a place for the public to come for generations." Sunrise Rotary Club has performed the bulk of the restoration and upkeep since Carlucci bought the property But Cullen is excited to see what they can do now with the museum's expertise in the fold this lighthouse becomes an opportunity for us to take what Sunrise Rotary has done -- some really great research -- and take that now to interpretation levels that are standards across the museum world," Cullen said the hope is that it becomes another draw for both Manitowoc and the region Ray Tiedeman was in town visiting from Arkansas and says he and his wife will just have to come back to check it out we want to get back to just looking at interesting things -- lighthouses anything Lake Michigan-related," Tiedeman said It's just the beginning of a new chapter in the long The new tours with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum start on May 24 and cost $15 for the public and $10 for museum members Who was the area's top high school performer last week You can vote for the Maritime Ford Athlete of the Week until noon on Thursday Dreams come true: 'Dream come true': Baseball in blood of Mishicot's Sand family with father and sons on team State contenders: WIAA girls soccer: Which 6 Manitowoc, Sheboygan teams are state contenders? Nominations may be e-mailed to tdombeck@htrnews.com by 9 p.m on Saturday to be considered for that week Contact Tom Dombeck at 920-686-2965 or tdombeck@htrnews.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Tom_Dombeck Trump: Authoritarian or autocrat? A letter to the editor.'An autocracy is a system of government by one person with absolute power,' Jim Rabata writes.Manitowoc Herald Times ReporterHere is this week’s letter to the editor of the Herald Times Reporter See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views Read more in Opinion: Click here for the latest Opinion headlines Authoritarianism has been defined as “the concentration of power in the hands of a small group of people who act in ways that are not constitutionally accountable to the people they are meant to represent and serve.” An autocracy is a system of government by one person with absolute power Trump has made a concerted effort to legitimize an oppressive system by providing it with legal and political support to maintain control He has shown a willingness to engage in corruption and to sow lies and conspiracy theories to maintain power He has rejected the democratic rules of the government He has disregarded decisions of the courts He has blamed minorities and immigrants for the country’s problems He has rewarded loyalists and threatened his “enemies” with prosecution He has imposed tariffs that have no logical justification he has given unaccountable power to Elon Musk the continued existence of our democracy is in jeopardy Trump’s government increasingly is looking like an autocracy on the way to a dictatorship Xi Jinping and other dictators clearly reveals his ambitions The Congress and the Supreme Court have done little to rein him in Contact your representatives and let them know you oppose what Trump is doing “With public sentiment nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed.” Letters to the editor are published in the order in which they are received and letter-writers are limited to having one letter published per month. Letters can be emailed to htrnews@htrnews.com and Editor Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com including being no more than 250 words and be from local authors or on topics of local interest All submissions must include the name of the person who wrote the letter their city of residence and a contact phone number MANITOWOC – You may have to wait a bit for a bite at the new Hot Daugs restaurant announced a temporary closure on social media May 5 co-owner Brad Daugs is currently in the hospital,” the post said we are closing Hot Daugs until further notice to focus on his care and well-being.” Read more: More than a decade in the making, $1.5M restoration of historic Meeme House is complete Amber and Brad Daugs opened with strong sales three weeks ago “This is a difficult moment for us and a new reality that many small business owners face — when life and livelihood collide,” the post said Amber Daugs reported Hot Daugs sold 1,231 hot dogs since opening day April 15 Take our poll: Where’s the best place for ice cream in Manitowoc County? Vote in our poll. She thanked “a couple celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary; visitors from Chilton Whitelaw and Milwaukee; folks with memories of the building before it became a hot dog spot and their first record and Hot Daug customers — some who have visited three which combines the charm of gourmet hot dogs “catering to music lovers and those who appreciate a nostalgic atmosphere,” according to the business’s Facebook page on Instagram @PGPatti and on Bluesky @PGPatti MANITOWOC – Where’s the best place to go for ice cream in Manitowoc County Do you prefer a local place — like Beerntsen’s Cedar Crest or Scream ’N Conuts — or a chain like Baskin-Robbins Vote in our “Best places for ice cream in Manitowoc County” poll by 11:59 p.m You don’t have to be a subscriber to vote and you can select up to two choices at once Don’t see your favorite place on the ballot There’s a space for you to enter write-ins Now streaming: Here are 10 Wisconsin movies & series to stream, from ‘Public Enemies’ to ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Want to share more about your favorites? Email comments with your name and city of residence to breid@gannett.com We’ll share the results of the poll and some reader comments in a future article Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com MANITOWOC – Portions of county highways R and Y in Manitowoc County will be closed to through traffic beginning May 8 Local residences and businesses will retain their access points Read more: $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Manitowoc for April 30 drawing will be open to local traffic only beginning May 8 The project will include milling and recycling the existing asphalt followed by two weeks of curing before a final layer of asphalt is laid along with shouldering and pavement marking Through traffic will be directed to use a detour along County P to State 310 to County R The project is expected to be completed by the middle of June Read more: Manitowoc surveying public about future of Henry Schuette Park playground will be open to local traffic only starting May 8 This project also includes milling and recycling the existing asphalt Through traffic will be directed to use a detour along County Y to State 147 to County Q This project is expected to be completed by the middle of June Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com MANITOWOC – Here’s a roundup of some things to know from across the community Felician Village names Volunteers of the YearMark and Suellen Reiff have been named 2025 Volunteers of Year at Felician Village The award was presented April 23 at a Volunteer Appreciation Social Felician Village said Mark and Suellen have logged more than 250 hours the last two years “providing smiles and assistance at a plethora of Felician Village events like galas “They log hundreds of miles on our Trishaw bikes burn thousands of calories leading weekly exercise for our residents and are willing to help where and when they can,” the release added “Their dedication to our residents is evident Residents are grateful that Mark and Suellen have chosen to share their talents and time with everyone at Felician Village.” The release noted the award recognizes individuals whose volunteer actions have made a significant impact on the residents and operations of Felician Village Felician Village is a senior living community at 1635 S Sponsored by the Felician Sisters of North America it has been providing for the needs of older adults since 1887 Schuette Park upgrades: What updates would you like to see at Schuette Park? 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Two Rivers Octagon Club will hold an electronics drive from 9 a.m All proceeds will be used by the Octagon Club for scholarships a bike for the Great Bike Give Away and other opportunities Don't miss out: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Herald Times Reporter app The Forst Inn Arts Collective’s presentation of Amy Herzog’s modern adaptation of the classic drama by Henrik Ibsen, “A Doll’s House,” runs through May 11 at The Forst Inn in Tisch Mills Tickets are $20 to $33 and pre-show music is featured in the pub one hour before curtain for each show For tickets and info, go to forstinn.org The Forst Inn is at E2910 County BB in Tisch Mills Lottery winner: $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Manitowoc for April 30 drawing Manitowoc’s Ascend Services has announced a pair of upcoming fundraising events 20% of proceeds will directly benefit Ascend enter 3839822 in the fundraiser code box — or use your phone to show the event when dining in or picking up Ascend Services serves more than 200 youth and adults with diverse abilities in northeast Wisconsin The organization aims to empower individuals through employment opportunities and development of personal and social skills My turkey season started out with lots of action in our woods near Menchalville My brother, Rick Schuh, picked me up around 4:30 a.m. on day one of the second season. We set up in the same blind as Rick did the week before when he shot that huge turkey in last week’s column We were concentrating on toms to the west that were gobbling like crazy at first light There were also toms to the north of us gobbling We heard the toms to the west of us fly down and the gobbling continued at a frantic pace there were birds gobbling to our backs in the field They were going up the edge of the woods about 35 yards out and heading south Rick whispered that we were going to take the shot because if we waited they would start putting more distance between us landed and immediately went back into strut Rick saw a couple of feathers come off the neck but apparently I never hit any bone or tissue Those toms made their way to the hens and were now out of range Rick told me the hens were coming up the edge of the woods toward us and would maybe bring the toms with them Rick then noticed one of the hens had a beard and asked me if I wanted her The bearded hen had a 7-inch beard but was very thin the toms in the woods were still gobbling hard I shot the bearded hen out of the same shooting window as Rick shot his tom the week before Read more in Outdoors: Click here for the latest Outdoors headlines Ken and Patty Marsicek picked up Mary and me and we headed for the Shawano dam to watch the sturgeon We got lucky. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources personnel were capturing them measuring length and returning them to the Wolf River and the kids liked seeing the sturgeon going down the plastic slide as they went back into the river Lake sturgeon can live to more than 100 years and grow to more than 200 pounds Male sturgeon first spawn at 15 years old and then spawn every other year Female sturgeon first spawn at 25 years of age According to the pamphlet the DNR was handing out a 66-pound female will have 400,000 eggs in her a 110-pound sturgeon will have 800,000 eggs in her and a 176-pound sturgeon will hold 1.3 million eggs The DNR announced the launch of its new Wisconsin Fishing Finder a comprehensive online fishing resource for anglers Wisconsin has lots of great places to fish 42,000 miles of perennial streams and rivers finding the place you want to fish is a little like finding a needle in a haystack The Wisconsin Fishing Finder is here to help anglers find the fishing spot they are looking for It works using any internet browser to give anglers access to various fishing information “We’ve created this tool to help anglers find new places to fish or get insights into their current favorite fishing spots,” said Justine Hasz DNR Fisheries Management Bureau director in a news release “This is an easy-to-use resource that we hope will become a staple for all anglers looking to discover more about Wisconsin’s fishing opportunities.” is now available on the Wisconsin Fishing Finder The DNR urges any anglers using TROUT to transfer their bookmarks and saved locations to the Wisconsin Fishing Finder as the TROUT tool will be turned off at the end of May Learn more about the Wisconsin Fishing Finder online Read more: Woodland Dunes in Two Rivers to host annual Bird Breakfast May 17. Here's how to sign up. Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve in Two Rivers will present Raising a Wild Child – Salamanders May 8 Cost is $2 per child for members or $3 per child for non-members The program is geared toward children ages 2-5 and all children must be accompanied by an adult Attendees are advised to dress for the weather as a majority of the program takes place outdoors Registration is required by the Monday before the session and space is limited. To register, email Jess at jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007 Outdoors columnist Bob Schuh’s “Scoping the Great Outdoors” column appears each Sunday in the Herald Times Reporter. He can be reached at 920-682-3106 or bobschuh@lsol.net Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMANITOWOC (WBAY) - A memorial was held at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc Saturday to honor the 80th anniversary of the loss of the USS Lagarto and the 20th anniversary of the ship’s discovery The Lagarto was built in Manitowoc and was designated as the official state boat of Wisconsin by the organization U.S It was launched in May 1944 and served in the Pacific Ocean sinking a Japanese submarine in World War II One local veteran spoke about how the impact was felt back in Manitowoc all 86 of these guys may have easily been in Manitowoc to pick up that submarine Saturday’s ceremony wrapped up with a flag presentation to the family of a former crew member The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Reduce" by the five analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and three have given a hold recommendation to the company The average 12 month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $10.66 UBS Group dropped their price objective on Manitowoc from $13.00 to $9.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday Check Out Our Latest Report on MTW Shares of Manitowoc stock traded down $0.04 during midday trading on Friday The company had a trading volume of 255,667 shares The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $8.69 and a 200 day moving average price of $9.46 Manitowoc has a fifty-two week low of $7.06 and a fifty-two week high of $13.46 The firm has a market cap of $299.80 million The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 a current ratio of 1.97 and a quick ratio of 0.60 Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday The industrial products company reported $0.10 EPS for the quarter missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by ($0.04) Manitowoc had a net margin of 2.56% and a return on equity of 2.46% equities analysts anticipate that Manitowoc will post 0.5 earnings per share for the current year Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company increased its holdings in shares of Manitowoc by 93.9% during the fourth quarter now owns 464,720 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $4,242,000 after acquiring an additional 225,090 shares in the last quarter grew its holdings in shares of Manitowoc by 84.5% during the fourth quarter now owns 228,645 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $2,088,000 after buying an additional 104,709 shares during the last quarter Tectonic Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Manitowoc by 103.1% during the fourth quarter Tectonic Advisors LLC now owns 79,465 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $726,000 after acquiring an additional 40,333 shares in the last quarter Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Manitowoc by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 794,335 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $7,643,000 after acquiring an additional 2,224 shares in the last quarter First Eagle Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Manitowoc by 207.9% during the 4th quarter First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 589,154 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $5,379,000 after purchasing an additional 397,837 shares during the last quarter 78.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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While Manitowoc currently has a Reduce rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools MANITOWOC – Wisconsin Maritime Museum's creation of the new Captain Carus Maritime Garden on Franklin Street is now being supported by a $40,000 Vibrant Spaces Grant The grant comes from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and will help the museum "convert over 20,000 square feet of asphalt into a vibrant outdoor exhibit space and perennial garden," according to a new release from the museum The new public space will be adjacent to the future Wisconsin Maritime Heritage Center an extension of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and will be situated on museum-owned property on the southwest corner of Franklin Street and 12th Street Read more: Manitowoc lighthouse to be open for guided tours by the Wisconsin Maritime Museum who lived and died on this historic property will feature improvements such as replacing the asphalt with new planting areas and trees and incorporating maritime artifacts into the landscape The park will also include an outdoor classroom area updated signs and exterior enhancements to adjacent buildings the space will also feature a public archaeology component exploring the foundation of the Carus home Read more: Must-see stops: Cobia submarine, a ‘portal to hell’ & more landmarks in Manitowoc County The news release states: "This transformation is the product of a strong and growing partnership between the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the City of Manitowoc The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to revitalizing the Franklin Street corridor and celebrating Manitowoc’s rich maritime heritage." Construction of the Garden is expected to begin this summer with an estimated opening date in 2026 Funding for the garden has also included grants from the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation and the Fund for Lake Michigan Community fundraising and volunteer efforts will also support the project as it is implemented Revenue estimates for Manitowoc Co Inc (MTW) have declined from $2.20 billion to $2.18 billion for the full year 2025 and declined from $2.29 billion to $2.27 billion for 2026 over the past 90 days Earnings estimates for Manitowoc Co Inc (MTW) have declined from $0.82 per share to $0.39 per share for the full year 2025 and declined from $1.20 per share to $0.86 per share for 2026 over the past 90 days Manitowoc Co Inc's (MTW) actual revenue was $596 million which missed analysts' revenue expectations of $603.14 million by -1.18% Manitowoc Co Inc's (MTW) actual earnings were $1.59 per share which beat analysts' earnings expectations of $0.15 per share by 960% Manitowoc Co Inc (MTW) was up by 11.57% in one day Based on the one-year price targets offered by 5 analysts the average target price for Manitowoc Co Inc (MTW) is $10.85 with a high estimate of $16.00 and a low estimate of $8.25 The average target implies an upside of 27.65% from the current price of $8.50 Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Manitowoc Co Inc (MTW, Financial) in one year is $13.00 suggesting an upside of 52.94% from the current price of $8.50 Based on the consensus recommendation from 5 brokerage firms, Manitowoc Co Inc's (MTW, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.0 is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of Manitowoc from $13.00 to $9.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Monday Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and four have issued a hold rating to the company the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $10.66 Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ManitowocManitowoc Stock Up 4.4 %Manitowoc stock opened at $8.50 on Friday The stock has a 50 day moving average of $8.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $9.47 Manitowoc has a twelve month low of $7.06 and a twelve month high of $13.46 The stock has a market capitalization of $301.08 million a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.48 and a beta of 1.79 a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 This story was reviewed by MarketBeat's editorial team prior to publication Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com It's the hottest energy sector of the year and BWX Technologies were all up more than 40% in 2024 The biggest market moves could still be ahead of us and there are seven nuclear energy stocks that could rise much higher in the next several months MANITOWOC – Here's our weekly list of real estate transfers in Manitowoc County, courtesy of the Manitowoc County Register of Deeds Office To determine the purchase price of the real estate the top transfer fee listed here is for $1,635 Dividing that fee by 0.003 gives you the price of $545,000 real estate sold at a price of $100,000 would have a transfer fee of $300 Last week's real estate transfers: Here's our weekly list of real estate transfers in Manitowoc County Fivestar Investments LLC to Hometown Property Investments LLC Vivid Properties LLC to Terry Lane Vanvorous Cody Kirchman and Elizabeth Ann Kirchman to Mason Geib Red Door Property Management LLC to Sapphire Kope Weinstein Rentals LLC to Eric Offermann and Evonna Jo Kostka J & S Storage and Warehousing LLC to Simply Hardwood LLC Maribel Grain Company to MMI Properties LLC Read more: Portion of State 28 in Sheboygan County to close for bridge replacement in Cascade Coppens to Kyle Borkowski and Todd Borkowski Abby Brixius and Brianna Brixius to Richard A Recore to Andrian Leclair and Katrien Rogers Stephany to Brandon Recore and Madeline Duggan and Sarah Powell to Options In Housing Inc. Bubolz Family Farm LLC to Brian and Kathleen M on Instagram @PGPatti and Bluesky @PGPatti MANITOWOC – A lucky Powerball player who bought their ticket at Superior Discount Liquor on Calumet Avenue in Manitowoc has won $50,000 in the April 30 drawing The win marks the third $50,000 Powerball win in Wisconsin in the past five days Wisconsin Lottery said in a news release the winning ticket from Manitowoc matched four of five numbers (1-2-3-57-59) plus the Powerball (9) the $50,000 winning ticket was sold by Kwik Trip on Elkhorn Road in Whitewater the winning ticket was sold by Kwik Trip on Inman Parkway in Beloit Read more: Lakeland Care, serving seniors & adults with disabilities, moves to new Manitowoc office 2025 has seen 10 winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 so far The estimated jackpot for the May 3 drawing is $44 million Wisconsin Lottery retailers who sell winning tickets of more than $599 receive a 2% Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive Read more: 'May Day' anti-Trump rally planned for Saturday at Manitowoc Shipbuilders Park Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings. Information about how to claim a prize is available at wilottery.com VALDERS – Crossfire Ranch and Sweeny’s Outfitters will host a Picnic with the Ponies on May 17 Activities and attractions will include face painting craft vendors and a sale of Sweeny’s Outfitters merchandise as well as the Parade of Ponies at noon and 2 p.m Schuette Park: What updates would you like to see at Schuette Park? Tell us for a future article. Crossfire Ranch supports people and families through equine partnerships to creatively address life issues and build healthy relationships The nonprofit offers mentoring to young people ages 5-18 who face difficult life circumstances The ranch also offers five-day Biblically based camps focused on providing kids and teens opportunities to grow in leadership and relationships with both horses and humans Cost is $8 per person or $25 per vehicle in advance and $10 per person or $35 per vehicle the day of the event For information, mail admin@crossfireranch.org MANITOWOC – The NFL draft in Green Bay is fast approaching meaning fans from throughout the country will soon descend on northeast Wisconsin an annual event in which NFL teams select newly eligible college football players to add to their rosters media members and football personnel are expected to attend the event near Lambeau Field April 24-26 Manitowoc-area hotels are filling up and restaurants are adding staff in preparation for the event Hotel and vacation rentals were about 60% full in the city as of last week director of tourism for the City of Manitowoc Hotels and other rentals are filling up but still have rooms available director of Two Rivers Main Street said Monday Hansen said she was working with hotel managers and owners on pricing and most have two-night minimums She expected space could start filling up as the draft draws closer She’s received countless calls about a bus service from Manitowoc to Lambeau Field Bay Bus LLC will offer a shuttle to the draft April 24 and 25 Friday at the Manitowoc Park & Ride across from the Holiday Inn All guests will be shuttled back from the draft at 10 p.m The round-trip shuttle fee is $40 per person No child or senior discounts are available Credit card payment in advance is required for reservations The city set up a web page for all things related to the draft Read more: 2025 NFL draft fun: Here's a running list of all the draft-related events happening in Green Bay and nearby “We’re really excited in Manitowoc to welcome so many football fans to come to our area,” Hansen said “It’s such a unique football market and we are hoping they will all feel the love and make a return trip to northeastern Wisconsin Guests staying at Two Rivers hotels and sleep rentals will receive goodie bags filled with items from local businesses including bottle openers and coupons for free coffee or meal discounts Restaurants and bars throughout the area are also joining in the excitement of the draft Beerntsen’s Confectionary Order the Game Day Classic lunch special for a hot dog or brat coleslaw and pickle for $10.95 and try three draft-inspired ice cream sundaes Digger Dave's will host a Football Trivia Night April 23 during which fans can put their knowledge to the test with questions covering football history PetSkull Brewing Company is blitzing the draft with a food truck rally and viewing party on a 130-inch TV on April 24 and a polka band on April 26 as part of their College Draft Weekend Party Cool City Brewing Company is hosting a football trivia night on April 24 and will feature draft-related food and drink specials Two Rivers bars, including Tapped on the Lakeshore, 3114 Memorial Drive, and Waverly Inn Pub & Pizzeria Hansen said she’s encouraging restaurants and bars to fully staff like they do during the summer tourism season “The nice thing about the draft is that it doesn’t start super early,” Ring said “Visitors will have plenty of time to have breakfast or coffee locally and then head to the draft they can head to our bars and restaurants and continue the party We expect things to be busy both before and after the draft.” Related: Need a ride home from NFL draft? How to use Brown County Tavern League's SafeRide program Ring said he’s heard folks from Michigan and Arizona have booked rooms in Two Rivers so people are visiting from throughout the country He also hopes getting a taste of the uniqueness and charm of the lakeshore will bring visitors back Car travel from Green Bay to Two Rivers is a breezy half-hour drive once you get out of the immediate Lambeau traffic That’s nothing for fans coming from large cities such as Los Angeles “Everyone is excited to welcome people coming for the draft,” Ring said “We’re looking forward for them to experience the small-town charm and friendliness of the area and hopefully they will come back for a regular-season football game when they can try things like a charter fishing trip in the morning and Lambeau Field in the afternoon.” nearly 4,500 Manitowoc homes were suddenly without power at around 11:20 p.m According to Manitowoc Public Utilities the raccoon made its way into a substation Electric Distribution staff worked with American Transmission Company to close the breakers and resolve the outage The interruption in the electric distribution system also resulted in one of the power plant boilers going offline and releasing steam from the plant a safety system that worked as it was designed to Power plant staff were able to resolve the issues with the boiler and get it back online Power came back to MPU customers around 12:50 a.m The outage came just one day after another outage affected customers on the south and southwest side of Manitowoc that outage was caused by equipment failure In Wisconsin, animals are responsible for roughly 10% of power outages Squirrels and birds are the most common animals to come into contact with equipment and cause an outage MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- One lucky shopper walked into a Manitowoc liquor store to purchase some spirits and left with a winning lottery ticket Superior Discount Liquor on 4355 Calumet Avenue sold a $50,000 Powerball ticket for Wednesday's drawing The winning ticket matched four of five numbers (1-2-3-57-59) plus the Powerball (9) Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings. Click here for more information The estimated Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing is $44 million The odds of winning the jackpot are 1:292,201,338 the odds to win a $50,000 Powerball prize are a little better MANITOWOC – The Wisconsin Maritime Museum, in partnership with Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary Club, will begin leading public tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse in May "We are thrilled to expand the museum's mission of connecting all people to Wisconsin's waterways by providing access and interpretation of Manitowoc's historic lighthouse for local residents and visitors from around the country," Wisconsin Maritime Museum Executive Director Kevin Cullen said in a news release The release added: "While the Sunrise Rotary has previously offered tours of the lighthouse this new collaboration marks the first time the museum will be taking the lead in providing access to this landmark." Read more: Is the Manitowoc lighthouse open to the public? Did anyone live in it? Here are 10 things you may not know. Tours will be offered on select weekends from May through September Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour and will meet at the lighthouse Guests should plan for a 15-20 minute walk along the 0.75-mile breakwater from Lighthouse Park to reach the tour starting point The tour route includes stairs and is not handicap accessible Read more: Wisconsin Maritime Museum to honor Manitowoc-made USS Lagarto in remembrance ceremony Tickets for the tours must be purchased in advance either online or at the museum Admission is $15 per person for visitors older than 3 with a discounted rate of $10 for Wisconsin Maritime Museum members Children 3 years old and younger are admitted free of charge Large groups or those interested in private tours are encouraged to contact the museum directly to make special arrangements For more information, visit wisconsinmaritime.org/visit/lighthouse-tours Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com.