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šŸŒ± How a new grant will get more Two Rivers residents paddling

Two Rivers, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Two Rivers! Weā€™re bringing you the latest town highlights. Donā€™t miss out, keep going! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new grant will get more Two Rivers residents paddling
  • Have you seen this missing Two Rivers man with Alzheimerā€™s?
  • What New Holsteinā€™s slump means for Two Riversā€™ next big matchup

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is Announcing Rural Grants (rvbusiness.com) ā€” Two Rivers is receiving a $7,500 national grant to launch a free outdoor wellness paddling program, starting with winter pool-based kayak lessons and moving to guided trips on local waters next spring. The city will also host adaptive paddling training and purchase specialized equipment so veterans, older adults, and residents with disabilities can safely enjoy kayaking close to home.
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2. Silver Alert issued for missing Two Rivers man with Alzheimer's (wearegreenbay.com) ā€” Authorities are searching for 83-year-old Robert Tomchek, who left his Two Rivers home early Friday and may be disoriented due to Alzheimerā€™s disease. Residents are asked to watch for a 5'10", 245-pound man in a black vest, camo shorts, and an Engineers Local 139 cap, and to contact the Manitowoc County Sheriffā€™s Office with any sightings.
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3. New Holstein upended by Chilton to highlight Week 7 football recap (sheboyganpress.com) ā€” Area high school football fans in Two Rivers will notice New Holstein turning its focus toward the Raiders after a tough homecoming loss to Chilton. The Week 7 roundup also notes Valdersā€™ 30-0 win over Two Rivers and other regional scores, setting up a crucial late-season stretch for conference standings and playoff positioning.
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4. Former Hamilton Museum art director exhibits at Vatican (fdlreporter.com) ā€” Two Riversā€™ own Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum gets a spotlight as former art director Bill Moran debuts new letterpress works in a major Vatican Library exhibit. Moran credits his time helping grow the Two Rivers museumā€™s world-class wood type collection for shaping the creative path that led from northeastern Wisconsin print shops to an international stage.
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šŸ’¬ 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 eventā€™s slogan: ā€œBuy It Where You Burn It!
    ā€ Itā€™s important for Wisconsin residents and visitors to understand and observe the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources,ā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • 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 Two Rivers here.

Ok Two Rivers! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Two Rivers

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.