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🌱 What Holy Family’s new stroke certification means in a Manitowoc emergency

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Hello again Manitowoc! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Holy Family's new stroke certification means in a Manitowoc emergency
  • Why is Manitowoc dropping its Flock Safety camera system now?
  • What could Manitowoc gain from its upcoming delegation to Kamogawa?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Holy Family adds local stroke care as demand is set to rise (htrnews.com) — Stroke patients in Manitowoc can now receive certified emergency stroke care right at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, reducing the need for immediate transfers out of town. A new EMS coordinator, faster helicopter links to larger hospitals, and support from the Froedtert & MCW network aim to keep more lifesaving treatment local as the community's older population and stroke risk grow.
   

2. WRN Daily: Manitowoc to cut ties with Flock Safety, Milwaukee County supervisor also wants Flock out of parks (wrn.com) — Manitowoc officials have decided not to renew the city's contract with Flock Safety, keeping the company's license plate reader cameras deactivated and ordering their removal while ruling out a new citywide camera system in the upcoming budget. Mayor Justin Nichols says the city will instead consider other public safety tools, as a Milwaukee County supervisor simultaneously pushes to end Flock's use in county parks.
   

3. Manitowoc Welcomes Adult Delegation from Kamogawa, Japan (mondialnews.com) — Manitowoc city officials are organizing an adult delegation to sister city Kamogawa, Japan, aiming to deepen cultural ties and explore economic and educational partnerships. Local leaders say careful preparation, from cultural training to long-term follow-up plans, should help the visit open doors for small businesses, technology collaboration, and community exchanges that could benefit Manitowoc residents for years.
   

4. Manitowoc Lincoln and West De Pere Battle it Out at the JFK (seehafernews.com) — Manitowoc fans saw a thriller at the JFK Fieldhouse as the Lincoln girls volleyball team pushed West De Pere to a fifth-set tiebreaker before falling just 16-14. The Ships, now 16-13 and on a four-match skid, will look to regroup quickly as they head to Green Bay Southwest tomorrow for another key matchup.
   

5. UWM alum and museum director sits at the helm of Great Lakes preservation (uwm.edu) — Major upgrades are underway at Manitowoc's Wisconsin Maritime Museum, including a multimillion‑dollar expansion of its preservation center and a new maritime heritage garden that will add public green space downtown. Executive director Kevin Cullen, a diver and archaeologist, is also helping discover and protect Great Lakes shipwrecks while securing funding to restore the USS Cobia and expand hands‑on experiences for local residents and visitors.
   

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    Location Manitowoc Public Library Board Room, Second Floor 707 Quay Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 707 Quay St Manitowoc WI 54220-4509, 707 Quay St, Manitowoc

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
    During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
  • I will be out there mowing lawns tomorrow if anyone has a need.
    Pay me what you think is appropriate. Not looking to get rich doing this lol I just like being outside and making a few bucks helps as well. (Nextdoor South East Side of Manitowoc)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Manitowoc. Apply here.
  • Meijer posted a job opening for Dairy Frozen Stocker - Full Time in Manitowoc. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manitowoc here.

Ok Manitowoc! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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