Twin Rivers denied the allegations in the complaint Under the terms of the settlement, Twin Rivers will pay equal shares of $300,000 to two nonprofit organizations combatting pollution in the Quincy Area: Tree Plenish and the Neponset River Watershed Association The remaining $121,000 Twin Rivers will pay to the Conservation Law Foundation to cover legal costs "Enforcing clean air and water laws ensures that large industrial actors are good neighbors to the communities they operate in,” said Conservation Law Foundation staff attorney Clare Soria in a press release leaving lasting damage to air we breathe and water we rely on for drinking and recreation This settlement will result in cleaner air and water for the residents of these communities.” In a statement emailed to The Patriot Ledger A Twin Rivers spokesperson said the settlement is not an acknowledgement of violations: “We have worked diligently with the Conservation Law Foundation and feel confident that we have reached a mutual agreement Although we dispute many of the assertions in the Notice Letter we are settling to avoid protracted and costly litigation and look forward to a swift resolution.” What is Twin Rivers and why were they suedTwin Rivers Technologies operates out of the former Procter & Gamble soap manufacturing plant on the Quincy side of the Fore River Bridge The glycerin and fatty acids made at the plant contribute to the production of soaps the complaint says Twin Rivers released excessive amounts oil form toxic products and harm aquatic life and wildlife."  The complaint also says Twin Rivers Technologies released three harmful pollutants into the air: carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides and volatile organic chemicals These substances can lead to heart and respiratory disease and have been linked to cancer according to the Conservation Law Foundation Twin Rivers agreed to provide the Conservation Law Foundation with reports on the manufacturer's compliance with environmental regulations Conservation Law Foundation may also conduct scheduled site visits once annually for four years to inspect stormwater infrastructure Twin Rivers is also subject to a schedule of fines for failing to monitor report and reduce pollution to permissible amounts The Neponset River Watershed Association will use its share of the $600,000 for salt marsh restoration according to a Conservation Law Foundation press release “Restoring salt marsh health brings back habitats for local fish and wildlife and helps buffer neighborhoods from coastal storms," said Ian Cooke Neponset River Watershed Association's executive director Tree Plenish is a nonprofit that works with students on tree planting projects focusing on sustainability and environmental justice Tree Plenish will hold 15 tree-planting events over five years with the participation of Quincy and North Quincy High School Students the project will result in 3,000 new plantings leading to more tree cover and improved air quality "These funds are instrumental in helping Tree-Plenish fulfill our mission of building sustainable communities and inspiring the next generation of climate leaders,” said Sethu Odayappan “Tree-Plenish will increase tree canopy cover and provide environmental education to students in Quincy and the Greater Boston area Our youth-led team is excited to get to work!” Quincy housing: Developer wants to knock down historic granite home in Quincy. What he has planned Spark of inspiration: High school student's welding will wow you. So will her spirit. Hear her roar Peter Blandino covers Quincy for The Patriot Ledger Contact him at pblandino@patriotledger.com Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Patriot Ledger subscription. Here is our latest offer 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.” Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575 on Instagram @PGPatti and on Bluesky @PGPatti Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker News | May 1 third graders from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs have watched as their little rainbow trout went from eggs to fingerlings — essentially baby trout — inside a tank in their classroom when 102 of the fingerlings were released into the Roaring Fork River in Basalt with help from the Roaring Fork Conservancy “Classes will raise rainbow trout from the egg stage to fingerling and that’s about an eight-month-old trout about two-and-a-half to three inches long,” said Rick Lofaro the conservancy’s executive director “We have a community tank here at Roaring Fork Conservancy It’s an exciting program for us to work with the kids and really teach all about river ecology.” The trout release was part of a special educational program by the nonprofit, Trout Unlimited which helps get fish tanks into classrooms across the country The young trout were released one by one into the river by the students via plastic cups The eggs originally came from the Crystal River Fish Hatchery near Carbondale The trout were safely released into the 44-degree water “It’s a program designed to help educators teach aquatic ecosystems in their classroom,” said Reyna Schedler the western Trout in the Classroom coordinator for Trout Unlimited “It culminates with this release event at the end of the school year,” Schedler added “The purpose is to understand the aquatic ecosystem and also help kids get inspired to be river stewards and conservationists.” and Matthew Anderson with the Roaring Fork Conservancy talk to students from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs as they take part in a trout release alongside Trout Unlimited on Wednesday A third grader from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs takes part in a trout release alongside the Roaring Fork Conservancy on Wednesday awaits release by students from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs on Wednesday at the Roaring Fork Conservancy in Basalt.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times a third grader with Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs watches as her young rainbow trout swims away during a trout release with the Roaring Fork Conservancy on Wednesday Educator Jayla Brown talks to students from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs as they take part in a trout release alongside the Roaring Fork Conservancy on Wednesday the executive director of the Roaring Fork Conservancy shows off a stonefly to students from Two Rivers Community School on Wednesday leads a trout release alongside Trout Unlimited on Wednesday Third graders from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs help with a trout release with the Roaring Fork Conservancy on Wednesday Stoneflies are a favorite food for trout.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times help a third grader with Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs during a trout release with Trout Unlimited on Wednesday and Chad Rudow of the Roaring Fork Conservancy monitor the water temperatures during a trout release alongside Trout Unlimited on Wednesday Water temperature is monitored as students from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs take part in a trout release alongside the Roaring Fork Conservancy on Wednesday and educator Jayla Brown talk to students from Two Rivers Community School in Glenwood Springs as they take part in a trout release alongside Trout Unlimited on Wednesday watches as her young rainbow trout swims away during a trout release with the Roaring Fork Conservancy and Trout Unlimited on Wednesday Show CaptionsHide Captions acolbert@aspentimes.com Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage What's your favorite spring task around the house View Results    Author Dean Robbins enjoys an ice cream sundae and even malted milk was developed and introduced to the world right here in the dairy state Two Rivers is the home of the first ever ice cream sundae How Two Rivers Invented the Ice Cream Sundae I like driving across Wisconsin to see legendary historical sites I’ve planned whole trips around the Eau Claire baseball field where Hank Aaron got his start and the Janesville house where Abraham Lincoln spent the night But every once in a while I stumble across a bit of Wisconsin history I knew nothing about That happened on a recent drive through the northeast part of the state, when I pulled into Two Rivers. In Central Park, I noticed an official Wisconsin Historical Marker claiming it as the birthplace of the ice cream sundae—coincidentally my favorite dessert Could such a major phenomenon have originated in this small town a local man named George Hallauer walked into a soda fountain on 15th street in 1881 He asked owner Edward Berner to top a dish of ice cream with chocolate sauce a substance previously reserved for ice cream sodas and Berner began selling it for a nickel—but only on Sundays who insisted on having a dish of ice cream “with that stuff on top” on a different day of the week That was out of the question for Berner—until the girl charmingly suggested that they “pretend it was Sunday.” That opened the floodgates with the shopkeeper offering the dish every day in many flavors The unusual spelling of “sundae” started when a salesman placed an order for Berner’s canoe-shaped dishes with his glassware company He requested “sundae dishes” with an “e” at the end rather than a “y,” and the rest is history I searched for “ice cream sundae origin” on my phone which points to a 19th century newspaper ad for a locally served sundae In a New York Times article on the dispute “We have the historical documents and they don’t.” Two Rivers refused to take that lying down The city passed a resolution demanding that Ithaca “cease and desist” with its sundae slanders Residents also deluged Ithaca’s mayor with postcards picturing the Wisconsin Historical Marker Ithaca surely learned that you cross the Dairy State at your peril I strolled to the Two Rivers visitor center in a 1850s inn You can bet the complex houses a soda fountain Purely for the sake of historical research Was it a descendant of the world’s first sundae overflowing whipped cream and juicy cherry Song: “September Song” by Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Craft distillery elevates cocktail culture in Stevens Point Sober Social’s Kristi Tanner is reimagining Wisconsin’s drinking culture Ashland motorcyclist earns Guinness World Record after global journey Three generations tap maple trees during Saint Patrick’s season Love Wisconsin? 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Produced by Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin © Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin, services of the Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents as well as two other cases brought by the state of Washington related to safety violations Two Rivers Terminal received two other state-issued fines in 2022 and 2023 for safety violations totaling $672,320 according to Washington’s labor department The Pasco-based fertilizer manufacturer is also considered part of the labor agency’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program which requires heightened follow-up state inspections until worker safety conditions improve Two Rivers Terminal was appealing both of its previous fines It has received citations for 96 serious and 43 general violations over the past three years “This incident is heartbreaking and frustrating,” Craig Blackwood assistant director for Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health Voloshin’s death was completely preventable … We hope this significant fine will motivate them to do the right thing to protect their workers.” Surveillance footage from the June 7 2024 incident shows Voloshin inserting a ladder into an opening at the top of a tanker truck at Two Rivers Terminal’s Pasco plant He then entered the tanker trailer with a garden hose to clean it out before his next delivery of fertilizer Voloshin, a Ukrainian immigrant and father of 12, was later discovered unresponsive in the trailer, the Tri-City Herald reported. State inspectors say that fertilizer residue inside the tank created hydrogen sulfide gas that killed him This is not the first time someone has died at a Two Rivers Terminal facility. In 2012, a worker was crushed to death after a wall crumbled under the weight of fertilizer bags at a location in Moses Lake, the Columbia Basin Herald reported Three other workers have been sent to the hospital due to injury since 2010 a worker fell off a railcar and suffered injuries after being exposed to hydrogen sulfide at the Moses Lake facility Washington inspectors noted the worker was not wearing proper protection and that gas monitors were not issued until the day after the fall “It’s hard to overstate how serious a risk they were taking with their workers’ lives,” Blackwood said in a statement dated Aug Neither Two Rivers Terminal nor attorneys representing the Voloshin family could be reached for comment prior to publication Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Drugmakers have been slow to adopt the production process which experts say can streamline operations boost data quality and reduce time to market Companies are sticking with their long-term emissions goals and strategies amid changing federal regulations Subscribe to Manufacturing Dive for top news Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Henry Pierpont Hamilton of Two Rivers was vice president of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company wood type business Hamilton is best known in the state and nation for his collection of Native copper and stone implements said to be one of the finest and largest in the United States and Canada Much of Hamilton’s collection of precontact materials was acquired from sites along the Lake Michigan beach and sand dunes between Two Rivers and Two Creeks Hamilton began collecting stone and copper artifacts in 1884 after meeting Frederick S a collector of copper artifacts and student of Wisconsin Indian implements The hobby of “keeping a cabinet” of archaeological finds was a fashionable and popular pastime during the 19th century Hamilton amassed his collection by purchasing specimens from area farmers and placing “Indian Relics Wanted” advertisements in Wisconsin Readers were asked to “Write and tell me what you have.” Copper relics of all kinds were collected — spear points Read more: Manitowoc's Pinecrest Historical Village opens for the season May 3 with special events As Hamilton’s collection of precontact stone bone and shell tools and copper implements steadily increased in size and importance so did his active support of fellow collectors and  involvement in the professional archaeological community Although he had no formal training in archaeology he became a charter member of the Wisconsin Archeological Society served on various society committees and was one of its vice presidents at the time of his death He was also a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society during the Wisconsin Archeological Society’s state assembly at Manitowoc and Two Rivers Hamilton welcomed members to their home to view Henry’s extensive collection of Wisconsin copper and stone implements Part of Hamilton’s collection was displayed at the Manitowoc County Fair in 1893 and Wisconsin State Fair in 1905 Specimens were often described and illustrated in archaeological books and journals including The Wisconsin Archeologist Read more: Dry docking of Manitowoc's WWII submarine museum USS Cobia vital to protecting history son of Henry Carter Hamilton and Diantha Jane Smith Hamilton was a charter member of the Joseph Mann Library Association in 1891 and a member of the Two Rivers Board of Education for nearly 30 years He helped organize the Manitowoc County Historical Society in 1906 and was an associate editor of Dr Louis Falge’s “History of Manitowoc County The funeral was held at Grace Congregation Church of which he was a member and president of the board of trustees for many years He was buried in the Hamilton family plot at Pioneers Rest Cemetery Hamilton arranged for his extensive collection and records to be donated to the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison The collection of more than 1,700 copper items made by Indigenous peoples 6,000 to 3,000 years ago was considered one of the most important gifts of its kind received since the society’s founding in 1846 Hamilton Collection is on exhibit in the lower-level lobby of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s headquarters on the UW-Madison campus An informative exhibit about the collection was recently installed at the Washington House Museum in Hamilton’s hometown of Two Rivers Bob Fay is a retired archaeologist and former executive director of the Manitowoc County Historical Society TWO RIVERS – Two Rivers has contested races for both the City Council and the Two Rivers Public School District Board of Education Bill LeClair and Tim Petri are running against challengers Jeff Dahlke and Andre Robitaille for three open seats Katherine Dahlke is going up against incumbents Jennifer Henrickson Gary Shavlik and Lori Zimney for four open seats Representatives for both the council and the board are at-large meaning they can live anywhere in the city or school district and represent the area as a whole The Herald Times Reporter asked all candidates to fill out a profile and asked them what their priorities would be if elected Some answers are edited for clarity and brevity For more about registering to vote and polling locations, visit myvote.wi.gov Read more: Manitowoc school board race set after Tuesday's primary. Here are the full results. Read more: Manitowoc school board candidates share their top priorities ahead of April 1 election Highest education level: Some specialized classes at Lakeshore College for team building production flow and streamlining manufacturing Political or elected official experience: Three years of experience on the current city council What would be your top three priorities if elected Political or elected official experience: Locally, I’ve spent countless hours analyzing city ordinances and budgets, attending and presenting at council meetings and advocating that residents and families must become the highest priority. Last year, I created TwoRiversMatters.com including a mailing list and Facebook group where I publish a weekly article about what's happening with city government in Two Rivers Families trying to buy or rent in Two Rivers can’t find housing while investors turn homes into Airbnbs and outsiders snatch up the best properties for vacation homes Apartment developments have stalled for years and the city hasn’t moved them forward We need action to get these built and ensure housing serves the people who live and work here not just investors looking to profit or vacation homeowners who stay only a couple of months The city must do more to attract employers that offer good-paying jobs with benefits so people can build a future here We should also focus on attracting retail and service businesses that improve life for residents Residents deserve a government that listens instead of treating them like they’re in the way Too many decisions are made without real public input and there is no clear plan for tackling crime I will continue pushing for community engagement including town halls and proactive outreach so residents have a voice in shaping their community City leadership should answer to the people who live here full-time Highest education level: Bachelor's degree in business management Political or elected official experience: Finishing my first three-year term as city council member Two Rivers Board of EducationKatherine DahlkeAge: 58 Highest education level: Bachelor's degree in English with a Spanish minor Political or elected official experience: I have never held an elected office I have managed independent campaigns for a congressional and state Assembly candidate My first priority would be to request and lead a 365 study to understand how and why Two Rivers received another failing Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction score with a 2024-25 rating of “Meets Few Expectations” (56.9) I would seek to promote transparent two-way dialogue and collaboration among parents I propose holding town halls three times a year and establishing an open-door and open-classroom policy so parents' concerns are heard suggestions taken into consideration and support accepted I would partner with the curriculum director on the implementation of a new math curriculum “Bridges.” I advocate setting aside budget dollars to pay for teachers to come in for at least a week over the summer to learn the new program become familiar with the tools and have lesson plans in place prior to the start of the new year Students cannot be put at risk of falling further behind if teachers are not fully equipped with the tools and training to deliver quality instruction I don’t see it as my role to act on my beliefs and wants but to act on the collective beliefs and wants of those who elect me to represent them Highest education level: Bachelor of Science from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Political or elected official experience: TRPSD Board of Education Highest education level: Bachelor's degree in economics Political or elected official experience: Nine years on the Two Rivers Recreation Advisory Board Three years on the TRPSD Board of Education Highest education level: Bachelor's degree from Lakeland University Political or elected official experience: One term on the TRPSD Board of Education Political or elected official experience: I worked in the Two Rivers Public School District from 2008-2018 as a Title One reading paraprofessional and a substitute teacher I interviewed for an open school board vacancy and won that seat unanimously I have served as a commissioner on the Two Rivers school board Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com TWO RIVERS – “Heart-A-Rama Loves the 80s” is the theme for this year’s comedy/variety show Heart-A-Rama Show dates are May 1-3 and May 8-10 at the Two Rivers Community House Doors for the general seating show open at 6 p.m with food and beverages for sale before the event begins The Best Seat in the House — a decorated toilet seat — is auctioned at 6:40 p.m Heart-A-Rama has raised more than $3.2 million for the American Heart Association along with donations of nearly 100 automated external defibrillators to nonprofit public gathering places throughout Manitowoc County Skits for this year’s show include “Back in Time,” “Sweating to the ‘80s,” “Love Connection” and “Carp Tank.” Characters on stage will include Nancy Reagan The show also features song and dance numbers the Heart-A-Rama Pit Boys (band) and “Heart-A-Rama News!” Read more: Justin Nickels starts fifth term as Manitowoc mayor. An inside look at the inauguration ceremony. director and actor Jim Pautz said the group raises about $100,000 annually “The Best Seat in the House,” auctions a new painted toilet seat signed by the cast and crew Pautz said the auction has become a friendly competition among business owners and other community members with seats selling from $1,000 to $5,000 each night This year’s show will pay homage to the era of big hair even bigger shoulder pads and MTV with a special Manitowoc/Two Rivers flair “The appeal is that it’s local," Pautz said Jeopardy’s Ben Chan and Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley Comedian Charlie Berens will be there May 10 Read more: Manitowoc intersection of Summit and South 21st getting a stop sign & more government news Food will be for sale before the show and “heart dogs” will be available at intermission Also included will be several silent auction items notepads and koozies with the Heart-A-Rama logo Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Manitowoc and Two Rivers Piggly Wiggly stores or online for $21 at heartarama.org. Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/heartarama/ you should make it a point to come to a show,” Pautz said “I don’t think anyone will not have a good time.” TWO RIVERS – Spring is in the air — and that means a chance to see birds as they come back north for the summer Woodland Dunes and Nature Center & Preserve will host its 83rd annual Bird Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m “Bird Breakfast is an annual tradition in Manitowoc County as well as a celebration of International Migratory Bird Day,” Program Coordinator Jessica Johnsrud said in a news release “We are so fortunate to be located near Lake Michigan Read more: Couple from across Lake Michigan meet on the SS Badger car ferry and now have a family Cost is $7 for Woodland Dunes members and $9 for non-members “This 83-year tradition is recognized statewide by bird lovers,” Johnsrud said “It is offered as a unique way to encourage folks and families to get out in spring walk trails and listen to the new sounds of the season.” Read more: Bank First partners with Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA in final giving campaign push Guided bird walks are part of the family-friendly event and folks are encouraged to take binoculars for better views Registration is required for a walk on the Goodwin Road trails Reservations for the breakfast and two of the guided tours can be made by calling 920-793-4007 or sending an email to jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org Find more details at https://www.woodlanddunes.org/calendar-events/events/bird-breakfast/ on Instagram @PGPattti and on Bluesky @PGPatti MANITOWOC – Bank First will give the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA a boost in the final push of its 2025 annual campaign The YMCA's goal is to raise at least $10,000 in the coming days to help it reach its campaign goal Bank First has offered a $5,000 matching gift every dollar donated to the Y’s annual campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Bank First up to $5,000 — doubling the impact of each gift Read more: Lakeshore Wind Ensemble finale features Wisconsin composers, guest pianist & David Bourgeois Funds raised are used for financial assistance for memberships to programs that support cancer survivors Donations can be made online at www.mtrymca.org/give or in person at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA This will be the final fundraising effort of the year for the annual campaign and the Y encourages donors to give while the match is in effect on Instagram @PGPatti and Bluesky @PGPatti MANITOWOC – Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the start of the statewide search for missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue "I truly believed we were going to find him," Two Rivers Police Capt Andrew Raatz said in a recent interview with the Herald Times Reporter When the call to report Elijah Vue missing came in Feb the Two Rivers Police Department mobilized immediately to try to find the child the search for Elijah stretched from days to months until his remains were found on private property in September Case timeline: Elijah Vue: A timeline of the 3-year-old's disappearance, death & related criminal cases 'Our community was fantastic.'For Raatz and the Two Rivers Police Department the Elijah Vue case turned their daily lives upside down coordination with dozens of law enforcement agencies and specialty search teams He said it was also a time of persistent hope and a reminder to lean on the community's support "Our community was fantastic with the amount of support they gave us," Raatz said Related: Elijah Vue vigil in Two Rivers sends message of positivity and hope for the missing 3-year-old Wisconsin boy He said that support was essential for the search and the investigation because Two Rivers didn't have all the resources it needed but it was able to reach out for help from the community and help from other law enforcement agencies "It's amazing when you get a team of people together like we had from the DCI (Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation) and FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and the sheriff's office and DNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) we get them all in a room and brainstorming ideas for the investigation and searches and coordinating things it's amazing how smooth it actually can go and how beneficial it is to have all those voices in the room," Raatz said one of the biggest lessons he learned during the course of the investigation aside from not being afraid to reach out for help and thinking outside the box "Each chapter brings its own challenges and there's heartache involved but there's also hope — hope that there ends up being justice for Elijah," Raatz said Latest on criminal cases: Elijah Vue one year later: 3-year-old's mother, her boyfriend still facing charges in his death Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley said it was hard to believe a whole year had passed since the beginning of a tragic saga that would put Two Rivers in the national spotlight let's take time to stop and remember a beautiful little boy and remember all children who live in a difficult situation," Buckley said He said the community should be proud of how they responded to Elijah's disappearance with caring and kindness He said he was also proud of how the local government and law enforcement responded to the case first with urgency and then with perseverance as the search continued for months More kids missing in Wisconsin: Elijah Vue was one of more than 30 missing children in Wisconsin Two Rivers Police Department received a call from resident Jesse Vang saying a child who was in his care had gone missing He told police he was taking a nap while the 3-year-old stood by his bed in punishment Police immediately began searching Vang's apartment, the area outside of his apartment and the community beyond the apartment building. A Wisconsin Amber Alert was issued for the child and police asked neighbors to search their yards and check their security camera footage for signs of Elijah the more resources were poured into finding him K-9 search teams and specialty non-profit search teams The Federal Bureau of Investigation was also involved from the beginning and set up a $15,000 reward for any information that lead to finding Elijah Community volunteers also searched for the child many showing up multiple times a week for months in hopes of finding the little boy or any sign of where he went Elijah's remains were finally discovered in September on private property on the outskirts of Two Rivers 3 miles from the apartment where he was last seen were both arrested soon after Elijah was reported missing by Vang but those charges changed to felony child abuse-causing death hiding a corpse and chronic neglect of a child after Elijah's remains were found in September Vang, 40, pleaded not guilty to charges of causing the boy's death through abuse and hiding the body during an arraignment Nov About Jesse Vang: What to know about Jesse Vang, the Two Rivers man charged with neglecting missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue Physical abuse of a child-causing death is a Class A felony charge with a minimum punishment of life in prison His next court date is March 13 for a scheduling conference He is currently in custody at the Manitowoc County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond The Wisconsin court system requires people to pay the full cash bail to be released from custody Baur, 32, also pleaded not guilty to charges of chronic neglect of a child-consequence is death neglecting a child and obstructing an officer during her arraignment Oct Chronic neglect of a child-consequence is death is a Class B felony charge and holds a maximum sentence of 60 years in prison Baur has a status conference scheduled for June 13 She is also currently in custody at the county jail on a $400,000 cash bond You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter There was an error while trying to send your request TWO RIVERS – Do you have a headful of knowledge and nowhere to go with it Two Rivers Main Street is looking for teams to participate in the county's largest Trivia Night from 6 to 9:30 p.m Entry fee is $200 per team and includes a dinner of subs from Fatzo’s Sub and Pizza Shop and pizza from Waverly Inn Pub and Pizzeria second prize is a gift basket from local businesses as well as prizes for the best table decorations and costumes The $400 top prize is the largest cash prize of any trivia contest in northeastern Wisconsin a nonprofit downtown revitalization organization and organizers encourage participants to have a theme For more information, visit tworiversmainstreet.com, call 920-794-1482 or send an email to director@tworiversmainstreet.com TWO RIVERS – Five candidates for Two Rivers City Council in the spring election will appear at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Manitowoc County March 6 Incumbents Scott Stechmesser, Bill LeClair and Tim Petri are running against challengers Jeff Dalke and Andre Robitaille for the three open seats in the April 1 election The forum will take place March 6 at the Two Rivers Senior Center in the Koska Room Those in attendance will have the chance to ask questions of the candidates after they make opening statements More news: Two Rivers Heroes Arcade owner says he'll close if business doesn't improve People can register to vote in person at their municipal clerk's office or online at myvote.wi people will need to provide proof of residence in the form of their driver's license they can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them if they wish Elijah Vue 1 year later: Hope, community drove search for Elijah Vue. Two Rivers leaders reflect one year later. It's a busy time out in Donelson at the historic Two Rivers Mansion One of the earliest and best-preserved homes in Middle Tennessee built in 1859 as part of an 1,100-acre plantation too — the building’s exterior is surrounded by scaffolding as work is underway to outfit the front porch with new columns and restored decorative elements two bedrooms on the upper level are also being renovated Nashvillians will get a chance to see some of the fruits of that labor firsthand The property’s annual open house event is slated for 1-4 p.m though the top level will remain roped off as restoration work continues The open house doubles as an art exhibition featuring local artists The Tennessean visited Two Rivers for a tour led by Phil Claiborne — a veritable font of knowledge on the 32-room home Here’s a peek behind the scenes of the restoration effort the latest chapter of which is nearing an end after more than a year of work Two Rivers’ history ‘a remarkable thing’Claiborne, the founder and president of the Friends of Two Rivers group that works alongside Nashville's parks department to steward the mansion can talk you through the history of Two Rivers in 15 minutes or less from the home’s family history — and their plantation's reliance on slave labor — to where the materials used to build it originated Nashvillians will likely find many of the names attached to Two Rivers familiar ones The property’s first owner was William Harding part of the family who owned Belle Meade Plantation in west Nashville Harding’s daughter — curiously named William Elizabeth Harding in honor of her parents — inherited the plantation after marrying David H Both Harding and McGavock today are names attached to well-traveled Nashville roadways Claiborne said the property was eventually willed to Vanderbilt University which in turn sold it to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in 1968 the local government has developed public schools a golf course and numerous other park facilities on the property surrounding the mansion What’s inside the mansion isn’t necessarily all original furniture though some pieces did originate in the home and have been reacquired or returned over the years Others that match the home’s era were gifted like an 1880s bed from the family of longtime Davidson County trial judge Hamilton Gayden like the red glass window panes that can be found around the home's front door and in windows on the second floor you’re talking about three-plus generations of people out of the same family that lived on this property from the early 1800s to 1965,” Claiborne said Two Rivers will remain closed to the public until restoration work is complete the Friends of Two Rivers group offers private or group tours on Mondays plus ticketed events like a "Spirit Legends" tour around Halloween which have been on hold while renovations are underway That’s still a part of Claiborne’s vision for Two Rivers Instead of the mansion itself functioning as the venue for private events he’s lobbied for years to add a separate event center to the property behind the home That particular project’s still waiting in the pipeline. It wasn’t included as part of Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s latest $527 million capital spending plan where it’s been resubmitted for consideration for several years “We were hoping that would be in progress now but it didn’t get in the last capital budget,” Claiborne said the idea would be for the mansion itself to transition to functioning as a museum instead with its main level refurbished to add the typical trappings of a historic home of its era The main level is mostly bare of furniture by design The push to fund projects at Two Rivers spans across the terms of several current and former Nashville Council members — Claiborne included carried the torch to secure funding for the separate event center That was enough to get design and construction documents sorted but actually building the new space will take even more money That’s where the current District 15 council member Gregg said he also wants to see a separate event center constructed on the property “I am more than proud to say that I think our district offers a lot of unique historical pieces and we need to honor that legacy,” Gregg said Gregg said there simply isn’t a large public meeting space in the district at least not one without a prohibitive cost attached “I’m very much an advocate for this pavilion and I want to do my best to make it happen and serve the district — I also have to be cognizant of the needs across the city in challenging budget times,” Gregg said “You have to keep ringing the bell,” Claiborne said Austin Hornbostel is the Metro reporter for The Tennessean. 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Reach him at ahornbostel@tennessean.com Get Davidson County news delivered to your inbox every Wednesday UPDATE: Less than an hour after FOX 11's story aired Wednesday night Dominick Springstube shared information with FOX 11 that the school board would no longer pursue the proposed cuts to the band director position An email sharing the board's position was sent to students and parents TWO RIVERS (WLUK) -- Members of the marching band lined the halls of Two Rivers High School Wednesday night protesting a proposal by the school board to cut the band director position by 50% "The band was devastated," said Dominick Springstube we would be losing so much of this program Honeck spent the last five years building this band to be what it is today Springstube has been in band since fifth grade and plans to pursue a career in music I spend more than 50% of my day down in the music department," he said Springstube has been vocal about his opposition to the proposed changes which he said would likely impact more than just the band director's pay "That would include pep band at all the sports games Even those not involved in band joined their classmates in a show of support "I just think the band is so important to the school as a whole," said Micah Logan "I am a prominent member of the choir so I just feel like this is also our fight." Parents have also been vocal in sharing support for the band online "We have the pit orchestra for our musicals Music is in our schools from middle school all the way up to high school FOX 11 attempted to speak with members of the school board about the potential 50% reduction MANITOWOC – Construction along Memorial Drive means some bus route changes work along State 42 (Memorial Drive) from Waldo Boulevard to the West Twin River bridge in Two Rivers will close the Maritime Metro Transit Route 1 bus will be detoured As the bus leaves the Bayshore Drive/Johnston Drive transfer point in Manitowoc heading to Two Rivers it will travel north on Johnston Drive to State 310 the bus will head north to 12th Street and continue on the normal route Tell us: Who has the best bar pizza in the Manitowoc area? Six temporary bus stops are located along the route: Construction on Memorial Drive is expected to last until about May 23 according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Call Maritime Metro Transit at 920-686-3560 or visit manitowoc.org/maritimemetro for information Read more: SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry helps Michigan family turn tragedy into a new life path I'm your neighborhood reporter for Manitowoc and the Lakeshore region MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — The main highway that connects Manitowoc and Two Rivers will soon be out of commission (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.) of lakeshore drivers use Highway 42 to get between the communities each day those drivers will have to find another way "It's basically the only route between Manitowoc and Two Rivers,” said project manager Brian Haen Highway 42 from Waldo Boulevard in Manitowoc to the West Twin River in Two Rivers will be shut down from April 1st to May 23rd Haen is from Wisconsin's Department of Transportation ”We want to interrupt people in their daily lives as little as possible but we do need to get the work done,” says Haen The detour will take drivers north of Manitowoc as opposed to hugging the lake This will divert traffic away from places such as the Village Inn on the Lake "Are they going to loop in the businesses on what that will look like?” asks Morgan Swetlick “Will it be affecting anybody's entrances along the lakeshore?" Swetlick is the general manager of the inn and has many questions it will interfere with the draft a little bit so we'll see what kind of challenges that brings,” she mentioned "This has been a talk for the last several years and I think we're just ready to have a nice new drive on the lakeshore here,” Swetlick said she's looking at the opportunity on the other end tourism season should be here and it should be a hit,” Swetlick said Wisconsin DOT is asking drivers not to drive through the ongoing project unless absolutely necessary We cover stories making an impact in Manitowoc. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Manitowoc and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood TWO RIVERS – Michael Cleveland opened Heroes Venture Arcade in 2021 because he loves vintage pinball and other games he hopes your love of those same games will help him stay in business Cleveland wrote a lengthy post on Facebook Feb “I love this place and I love my job of entertaining you all with my games and now live music,” Cleveland wrote “Over the course of the past five months Heroes has been able to sustain but with next to no meat on the bones after the overheads have been paid.” He said costs to run the business have increased by 40% — or about $2,200 — compared to five months ago I have had to sell a few of our pinball machines I use these machines to generate revenue and More news: Inaugural Polka Bowl had 'superb level of enthusiasm,' showed polka music is thriving But people are cutting back on entertainment spending perhaps because of inflation or uncertainty about the economy Cleveland said he might need to move to a better traffic area in Manitowoc or close and sell off his games and equipment He’s looked into places to move to in Manitowoc “That is a big risk to take and a massive amount of work Two Rivers is where we started and grew roots.” “We need you to come in and play our games so we can sustain this arcade.” More news: Two Rivers approves conditional-use permit for Taco Bell on Washington Street downtown the arcade has gone back to offering $15 unlimited game play from 3 to 9 p.m The arcade offers more than 120 vintage games “A couple of good weekends can pull us out of the financial hole,” Cleveland said “But with the rising cost of all our overheads This month has been incredibly difficult for us together to help push for a better future for Heroes Got a tip, question or comment for Streetwise Manitowoc? Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2575 TWO RIVERS – Break out your dancing shoes and flouncy skirts Two Rivers High School Polka Band will perform April 5 in the Grand Ballroom of the Washington House Museum with an opening performance by accordionist Amy Potthoff the high school students will take the stage as they entertain both dancers and the audience with a variety of both polka and schottische music Read more: Minneapolis band The Jayhawks will headline Manitowoc's Metro Jam in June Two Rivers High School senior Bergen Schmid approached Washington House staff about playing at the venue specifically in the museum’s grand ballroom The free concert is open the public. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged. Call 920-793-2490 or visit www.tworivers-history.org/ticketed-events/ to reserve tickets Donations given during the performance will go toward the purchase of polka sheet music to add to the high school band’s growing repertoire Read more: SS Badger will travel to Sturgeon Bay shipyard for repairs in late April TWO RIVERS – Two Rivers Main Street is looking for artists interested in having their art displayed on Washington Street this summer The art will be printed on banners that will hang from light posts in the center of the city’s downtown and will feature as many new artists as possible This is a chance for artists to display their work to thousands or people who visit the downtown each year throughout the tourist season More Two Rivers news: $400 top prize on the line in Two Rivers Main Street Trivia Night. Here's how to join. Interested artists can pick up a canvas at the Two Rivers Main Street office Both young and old artists are encouraged to participate More Two Rivers news: Two Rivers Heroes Arcade owner says he'll close if business doesn't improve There is space for 28 art pieces along Washington Street Two Rivers Main Street will display artwork at its office as canvasses are returned For more information, call 920-794-1482 or send an email to director@tworiversmainstreet.com MANITOWOC – A 24-year-old Two Rivers woman has been charged with causing the death of a dog after police found the dog's body locked in a kennel in an unoccupied apartment Rahmlow now faces one charge of mistreating an animal and causing death a Class I felony; and intentionally abandoning an animal A Class I felony is the least serious felony class in Wisconsin and is punishable by up to 3.5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines Related: Two Rivers police arrest woman suspected of abandoning dog resulting in its death the dog was found by the landlord of the Two Rivers apartment and a prospective tenant as they worked to clean out the apartment The landlord told police Rahmlow had "left the unit a mess." He also told police he saw the kennel when he entered the apartment that day and noticed a terrible smell in the apartment but didn't see the dog's body right away and didn't think there was anything except blankets in the kennel which had decomposed to the point of being mostly hair The dog was identified as a full-grown Husky named Boomer that Rahmlow had adopted from a woman in Appleton police believe Rahmlow stopped going to the Two Rivers apartment sometime between December 2023 and April 2024 as she spent more time with her boyfriend The dog's body was reported to police on Feb The criminal complaint also alleges the apartment was completely filled with Rahmlow's belongings including a fridge with rotten food and maggots and two half-full bags of dog food Rahmlow is scheduled for an initial appearance in Manitowoc County Circuit Court May 19 She was released from Manitowoc County Jail Feb — Two Rivers Brewing Company is setting sail for a tasty new adventure In a partnership between the brewpub’s owners and New Leaf Riverside LLC a new beer garden will sit on a currently vacant lot at 538-40 Northampton St Easton’s Zoning Hearing Board on Monday approved an off-street parking variance for the beer garden with contingencies regarding no music after 10 p.m a standing agreement with a nearby business to secure at least five parking spaces for customers The beer garden would feature the same menu as the pub and operate at the same hours Two Rivers also can use sidewalk space for service Two Rivers co-owners Brad and Judy Nelson depicted the new beer garden as a great location for customers to enjoy a drink or a meal outdoors “Two Rivers Brewing is looking to expand into the vacant lot next door," said architect Caitlyn Laskey speaking for the Nelsons and New Leaf Riverside LLC which is a rather popular feature of many breweries it's a very dense neighborhood; it’s hard to find parking So in order to get them to be able to have this we're seeking a variance for some relief from the parking requirement.” Brad Nelson described the state of the lot at the time he and his colleagues bought it as “falling apart” and filled with broken-down vehicles the lot has been cleared and a small patio for an adjoining property has been set up but Two Rivers is aiming to provide a better outdoor dining experience with the remainder of the lot We're looking to give our customers a better experience kind of outdoor protected dining area in Easton other than sidewalk dining with a traffic light right by our building but we get a lot of exhaust while you're sitting there waiting for cars to go through.” though the Nelsons said they have an agreement with Dykes Lumber Company for parking Judy Nelson credited the 4th Street parking garage with alleviating parking issues for the brewpub "We really have had no issues or complaints,” and staff has been trained to assist those with special needs or ADA compliance issues Brad Nelson also provided his professional opinion on the issues of parking and business suggesting the addition should not have a major impact on the area “We obviously survived the [coronavirus] pandemic but we have not gotten back to our peak levels yet," he said "So even with the addition of this beer garden but at odds are we probably will never get back to our peak." as has the restaurant industry: competition is more prevalent today than when Two Rivers first opened Nelson said he could not imagine a scenario in which parking would be a problem if they opened the beer garden as they never even experienced such issues when they were at their busiest Asked whether the lot could be used for off-street parking New Leaf Riverside LLC co-owner Chris Wyglendowski said we wouldn’t foresee using it as primarily parking.” Being that the pub’s kitchen closes at 10 p.m. zoning solicitor Robert Nitchkey was interested in ensuring there would be no live entertainment that would impact the nearby residential buildings The Nelsons said the garden would abide by the hours of the main building “You’d have a staff revolt if we did" keep the garden open longer After the Nelsons confirmed they would also maintain at least five other parking spaces — either from Dykes Lumber Company or another entity — and abide by the live entertainment rule No details on a start date for construction or an opening were confirmed GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- The WIAA Board of Control approved Conference Realignment Task Force recommendations for football Wednesday that included the North Eastern and Eastern Wisconsin conferences for the 2026 season The North Eastern will include holdovers Denmark and the Kohler Co-op will move from the Eastern Wisconsin the Eastern Wisconsin includes holdovers Brillion MANITOWOC – Two Rivers City Council has approved a conditional-use permit for a proposed Taco Bell in the heart of the city's downtown The proposal would place the Taco Bell at the intersection of 18th Street and Washington Street built on the parcel of land that currently houses a former Family Video building The conditional-use permit allows Taco Bell to install and operate a drive-thru window with an access point on Washington Street Multiple business and community members spoke up against allowing the drive-thru on Washington Street during a public hearing on the conditional-use permit Council members voted to approve the permit after hearing the public input 2025 developments: Mid-Cities Mall, Mirro & more: A look at Manitowoc developments to watch in 2025 22 it was only $5,000 away from a goal of installing a statue tribute to K-9 units in the community The update was given on a post pinned to the top of the Manitowoc Police Department Facebook page "Your support has brought us incredibly close to our goal and every contribution counts in honoring the brave K9 officers who have served our community with loyalty and courage," the post said For more about the Manitowoc Police Department K-9 Unit, visit manitowoc.org Events to attend: Rahr-West open house, Valentine's wine & cheese pairing, and more in Manitowoc this week New Facebook page for Manitowoc Public UtilitiesManitowoc Public Utilities has created a new Facebook page The new page can be found at facebook.com/manitowocpublicutilitiesmpu TWO RIVERS – A 22-year-old man is in custody after a juvenile girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the chest Saturday night Two Rivers police officers and Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 1800 block of 21st Street at around 10 p.m. March 22, a news release from Two Rivers Police Department said Officers and deputies remained on scene until a SWAT team was deployed The man was taken into custody after a brief standoff He was arrested on suspicion of recklessly endangering safety The Herald Times Reporter does not publish suspect’s names until they have been charged with a crime in court The juvenile girl was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police said there is no danger to the public and no further information would be immediately released as the investigation is ongoing Read more: Two Rivers crash into house leaves driver with non-life-threatening injuries Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com Neelyville’s seniors sparked a dramatic comeback Dobbins hit a game-tying three-run homer to cap a six-run rally in the fourth inning then Preslar laid down a squeeze bunt to push across the go-ahead — and eventual winning — run in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Lady Tigers rallied for an 8-7 win over the Twin Rivers Lady Royals at Rotary Park The Lady Royals took a 6-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning when Ivy Benson hit a bases-loaded triple to score Layla Tompkins then Alexis Parson laid down a squeeze bunt to score Benson and make it 7-1 Neelyville (16-3) answered with its own huge rally in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the score Miah Martin singled home Callei Moss to make it 7-2 then Alicia Barker stole third base and later stole home plate to make it 7-3 Martin later came home when September Preslar's flyball was misplayed to make it 7-4 Dobbins then came to the plate and made her final high school game one to remember as she took a 2-1 pitch over the center-field fence for a game-tying three-run homer scoring Preslar and Anna Lack to make it a 7-7 game The score remained the same until the bottom of the sixth inning when Lack hit a one-out triple to center field who laid down a perfect squeeze bunt to score Lack with the go-ahead run for an 8-7 lead Twin Rivers (13-6-1) had one last chance to tie or take the lead in the top of the seventh inning when Katie Acre hit a two-out single to put the tying run on base Preslar got the next batter to pop out to end the threat — and the game The Lady Royals took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Katie Acre singled home Benson with two out but Neelyville answered back in the bottom of the second when Martin singled home Parker Ernst to tie the score Twin Rivers took a 3-1 lead in the top of the third inning when Reagan Bader doubled home Crismon and Benson with two out Martin and Preslar each had two hits for the Lady Tigers while Dobbins drove in three runs and Martin drove in a pair striking out 15 batters while allowing five hits and three walks to earn the win while Benson drove in three runs and Bader drove in a pair The Owensboro Times News By John Kirkpatrick This story is sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab has become a staple in the Owensboro community respite services and rehabilitation for decades the facility has operated under a few different names before officially becoming Twin Rivers in the early 2000s “We also have a contract with Hospice to be able to provide in-house services.” Miles said their facility boasts the largest therapy gym in the area a wound care doctor who visits twice weekly and an on-site wound nurse available daily are present in our building every day and always on call,” Miles said The facility has seen strong growth over the past year “After recruiting our current CEO and Administrator our administration team has made our facility a great place to work our staff has made Twin Rivers a great place to reside.” Miles added that census numbers continue to rise allowing Twin Rivers to serve more people from Owensboro and surrounding areas She said the team is always planning activities and community events that are open to the public Miles’ connection to Twin Rivers is personal having started there in 2013 shortly after graduating high school “I started at Twin Rivers in 2013 right after high school as a dietary aide while I got my SRNA certification,” she said “I’ve worn a few different hats over the years but I have found my calling as the Director of Admissions There is nothing more heartwarming than being able to welcome residents into our facility and provide them with a home-like setting for the extent of their stay.” Miles said the team at Twin Rivers strives to make an impact on the lives of residents and their families “The most rewarding part to our entire team here is to know that we have made a difference,” she said “We can be caregivers while families get to come and just be family without the worry of being a caregiver too We can provide peace to those that are passing Regardless of our titles here at Twin Rivers Miles encouraged anyone interested to stop by for a tour at any time or visit Twin Rivers online and on social media we continue to push to be better every day,” she said “We have grown a lot over the past few years and we continue to work hard and improve in all areas.” The Chamber Member of the Week program is a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce membership benefit the Chamber has worked to provide valuable benefits and services to member businesses and individuals for over a century the Chamber is a guiding force in community and business development initiatives and serves as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.  To learn more about becoming the Chamber Member of the Week or inquire about Chamber membership, contact Kitty Jones, director of membership, at 270-926-1860 or [email protected]. 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MANITOWOC – A Two Rivers native has returned home to join a local law firm Lindzey Spice joined the Manitowoc firm of Kummer, Lambert, Fox, Glandt & Nelson LLP in March Spice has more than 15 years of experience in employment law most recently serving as associate counsel at Sentry Insurance Company Spice was director of the Legal Division for the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin she provided legal counsel and support to the tribal legislature handling an array of legal issues at the local Read more: Spring craft fair benefiting Manitowoc's Citizen Park Rec Center is Saturday Spice also had her own law office where she handled numerous criminal defense matters She obtained her juris doctor degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego in 2005 after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy and planning from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2002 Kummer, Lambert, Fox, Glandt & Nelson LLP is in downtown Manitowoc at 205 N. Eighth St. and can be reached at 920-683-5499 or online at klfgllp.com Its website states it practices corporate and business law TWO RIVERS – Take a stroll down Sweet Street Saturday to enjoy some cookies Two Rivers Main Street will host the Sweet Street event along Washington Street from 10 a.m Fifteen businesses within the Two Rivers Main Street District will participate Visitors can pick up an empty insulated bag for $15 at the Two Rivers Main Street office Cool City Brewing suggests visitors make the bar and grill one of their last stops where they can sit and enjoy a free hot chocolate Tickets can be purchased at the Two Rivers Main Street Office or at Schroeder’s Department Store, 1603 Washington St., or by visiting https://trmainstreet.square.site/.../sweet-street-ticket/237 Call 920-794-1482 for information or send an email to director@tworiversmainstreet.com Contact Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com — Nebraska has not seen any measles cases this year but neighboring states have and now the Two Rivers Public Health Department will host a webinar on measles on Wednesday This webinar will include an update on the ongoing measles outbreak response and the latest developments in the current measles outbreaks across the United States there have been 712 confirmed measles cases in 24 states There have been two confirmed deaths with another under investigation Nebraska has not seen any measles cases this year to date If you want to attend this webinar, attend via Zoom TWO RIVERS (WLUK) -- Two Rivers police are looking to identify the person caught on camera Video shows an individual attempting to break into the gas station There was property damage to the building however nothing was taken Anyone with information is asked to call the Two Rivers Police Department. You may be eligible for a reward up to $500 if the information given leads to an arrest. Contact Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers at (920) 683-4466 or online TWO RIVERS (WLUK) -- Officials haven't been able to confirm the status of several pets inside a Two Rivers home when it caught fire Thursday afternoon the Two Rivers Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 2300 block of Monroe Street Crews arrived on scene and found "a significant exterior fire" at a duplex residence Firefighters worked to quickly extinguish the flames before the blaze could spread further into the structure Police evacuated all occupants from the residence and no injuries were reported the fire resulted in the displacement of residents Authorities say the fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage The cause of the fire is still under investigation TWO RIVERS – Two Rivers Parks & Recreation Department shared on Facebook Friday that roof repairs had begun on the J.E Work on the repairs is expected to last through April 15 Handicapped parking is available at the 17th Street entrance People are encouraged to park on 17th Street or on 17th and Adams and enter through the 17th Street entrance although they may not park in the bus lane TWO RIVERS – Two Rivers Police Department is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to arrest of the person responsible for an assault at a northside residence Police said in a news release the incident occurred at 9:30 a.m 6 when the suspect appeared as a utility worker with a high-visibility vest and physically assaulted the victim at their residence They fled the scene shortly after the assault Two Rivers police said the incident was isolated and the public is not in danger Anyone with information is asked to contact Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers at 920-683-4466 or online at p3tips.com and reference Two Rivers Police Department incident No More: Manitowoc could see rising temperatures Wednesday and into the weekend after snow and cold Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com.