š± How a $1 land deal is reshaping Manitowocās south side
Manitowoc, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Manitowoc! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a $1 land deal is reshaping Manitowocās south side
- Where and when you can shred old documents for free tomorrow
- Silver Alert canceled after missing Manitowoc County man found safe
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
- Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Milwaukee-based developer Wire Capital Group, breaks ground on Maritime Lofts site in Manitowoc (milwaukeetimesnews.com) ā A long-vacant former Mirro Aluminum site on Washington Street is finally being transformed into Maritime Lofts, a 59-unit affordable housing complex in Manitowoc. Backed by federal grants and tax credits, the $16 million project includes future park space and a planned 2030 rebuild of Washington Street, signaling broader neighborhood revitalization. Construction starts this fall with completion expected in 2028. 
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2. Manitowoc Residents Can Get Rid Of Old Documents With Free Shred Event (seehafernews.com) ā Tomorrow morning, Bank Firstās Custer Street branch in Manitowoc is offering free secure shredding of old tax returns, medical records, and other personal documents from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for each bag they shred, and businesses are requested to sit this one out so thereās room for the community. Ā Ā Ā
3. Manitowoc County man found safe (nbc26.com) ā An 83-year-old Manitowoc County man with Alzheimerās who went missing early Friday from his home on Shoto Road in the Town of Two Rivers has been found safe, according to the Manitowoc County Sheriffās Office. Authorities had believed he walked into nearby woods and asked the public for help before canceling the Silver Alert once he was located. Ā Ā Ā
4. WELS news briefs: October 2026 (forwardinchrist.net) ā Families connected to Manitowoc Lutheran High School recently hosted a WELS Special Ministries workshop focused on supporting children with extraordinary challenges, bringing parents and teachers together for practical conversations. The August event at the Manitowoc campus featured presentations by a special education professional and a parent panel, with ongoing resources available online for those seeking more support and connection. Ā Ā Ā
5. Chicago Man Bound Over for Trial in Wisconsin Mail-Theft Case Involving Business Checks Across the Fox Valley (wealthofgeeks.com) ā A Chicago man already convicted in Manitowoc County for theft is now headed to trial in Outagamie County, accused of helping run a large mail-theft and check-fraud scheme across Northeast Wisconsin. Investigators say a Manitowoc County traffic stop on I-43 uncovered dozens of stolen checks, part of a pattern that allegedly targeted business mail and led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Manitowoc
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale ā
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Keen's Sweet Treats LLC - Halloween Cookie Class ā
The Nook, 211 N 9th St, Manitowoc
11:00 am -
PACKER PARTY FOR Paula Kuhn
Fat Cow, 406 Broadway Ave, Sheboygan Falls
11:00 am -
Available to Groups 25+
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc -
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL
Manitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room, 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc
6:00 pm -
Market Outlook Seminar
Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Dr, Manitowoc
6:00 pm -
Concours d'Elegance ā
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Brillion at Roncalli ā
Roncalli High School, 2000 Mirro Dr, Manitowoc
7:00 pm -
Valders at Roncalli ā
Roncalli High School, 2000 Mirro Dr, Manitowoc
7:00 pm -
Reedsville at Manitowoc Lutheran ā
Manitowoc Lutheran High School, 4045 Lancer Cir, Manitowoc
7:00 pm -
Valders at Roncalli ā
2000 Mirro Dr, Manitowoc -
Reedsville at Manitowoc Lutheran ā
Manitowoc Lutheran High School, 4045 Lancer Cir, Manitowoc -
Halloween Bash featuring Johnny Wad ā
The Venue at Union Sqaure, 702 York Street, Manitowoc
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- October is National Firewood Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using the occasion to spread the eventās slogan: āBuy It Where You Burn It!
ā Itās important for Wisconsin residents and visitors to understand and observe the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources,ā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Anyone seen this cat?
Its been 48 hours and her family misses her. She lives on the 500 block of 27th st. Please lmk if you have seen her. Thanks. (Nextdoor 28th St/14th St)
- Meijer posted a job opening for Cash Office Team Member in Manitowoc. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support 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: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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