| Candidate forum at Millhome |
The Mid-Shores Home Builders Association is a co-sponsor for a candidate forum planned for Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Millhome Supper Club on STH 32/57 southeast of Kiel.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Science Club raises funds while aiding environment |
Chilton High School's Science Club is participating in the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program's (KEEP) Bright Idea Fundraiser to generate awareness of energy efficiency, while raising money for their club.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Kiel EMS team to be feted at Lambeau |
The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health are working together to promote a "Make the Right Call" campaign for Northeast Wisconsin.
It's purpose is to raise awareness about the importance of using 9-1-1, even when one is unsure about a stroke or heart attack.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| NHU helps bring solar to Ledge View |
A solar electric tracker unit was installed this summer at Ledge View Nature Center near Chilton, thanks in part to a donation from New Holstein Utilities (NHU).
NHU donated $2,000 toward the $37,000 cost of the unit, which tracks the sun and moves as the sun moves across the sky throughout the day.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| 2 candidates seek sheriff's position |
Gary Schultz of Brillion and Mark Ott of Chilton are running for the position of Calumet County Sheriff on the Republican ticket. Both names will appear on the ballot in the Tuesday, Sept. 14 Primary election.
The Tri County News asked each of them to respond to several questions and their answers are printed on these pages.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Kestell, Meyer square off in primary |
State Assembly District 27 Rep. Steve Kestell (R-Elkhart Lake) is being challenged by Republican candidate Randy Meyer of Sheboygan Falls for the 27th District seat. Their names will appear on the Primary election ballot Tuesday, Sept. 14.
The Tri County News asked each of them to respond to several questions and their answers are printed on these pages.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
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| Kiel woman winner of Smart car |
Tammy Freis of Kiel said she thought someone was pulling her leg when she received a phone call last week saying she was being put on a conference call with Piggly Wiggly and 7UP officials.
When the callers said she was the winner of a Smart car, Freis said she asked, "Who is this? You're kidding me!"
Saturday, September 04, 2010
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| Ambulance subsidy moves ahead |
Plans to move ahead on a per capita subsidy to support the Kiel Ambulance Service were approved by the Kiel City Council August 24.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Riesterer Financial acquires Gordon Umland Insurance |
Glen Riesterer of Riesterer Financial Services, Inc., Kiel announced recently the acquisition of Gordon Umland Insurance.
Gordon Umland, 83, of Kiel has been in the insurance business for 48 years.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| 'Medium Weird' opens in Hilbert |
Main Street Art Works, 627 W. Main, Hilbert, is presenting "Medium Weird," a solo show by co-op member Kristen Smith, featuring her art in a variety of media including drawing and painting, photography, cartoons, animation, electronic imaging and mixed media.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Crafty Apple Fest returns on Sept. 11 |
Crafty Apple Fest is now in its eight year. And as in year's past, attendees can expect to see more than 100 crafters and artists exhibiting their wares including jewelry, wood working, clothing and more.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| New teachers welcomed to NH District |
Wednesday, Sept. 1 was the first day of the 2010-2011 school year for area students-and the first day in front of New Holstein students for seven new teachers in the New Holstein Public School District.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Timing of proposal tied to retirement of Kiel's largest TID |
As Kiel Council members ponder the opportunity to upgrade the Kiel Firehouse, the city is looking at the potential for utilizing the benefits of closing a Tax Incremental District to soften the tax blow.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Challenge on to get project in NH picked |
New Holstein has a tradition of rallying to preserve historic buildings, and now area residents have a chance to do so again-this time with a few simple clicks of a computer mouse.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Kiel attorney Laun retires from practice |
Attorney John Laun retired from his Fremont Street law practice the last week of August, leaving behind 29 years of legal services to Kiel and surrounding communities.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| New staffers serve Kiel area students |
A new school district administrator, eight new teachers and five support staff persons have joined the Kiel Area School District (KASD) for the 2010-2011 school year.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Drumm honored by Society of CIC |
The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recently recognized Gene Drumm, CIC of American Advantage-Drumm Insurance Agency, Kiel, with a certificate honoring his 30 years of faithful participation in advanced education.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Sheboygan County Fair welcomes you |
Labor Day weekend is the time to "Party with the Animals," the 2010 theme for the Sheboygan County Fair.
Fairest of the Fair Breanna Wimmler, 18, of Plymouth, welcomes everyone to visit and enjoy the activities and events at this year's fair.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Calumet Fair set to take off |
If you go to the 2010 Calumet County Fair and take in the amusement rides, the musical entertainment at the pavilion and special events at the grandstand, you will have consumed only part of fair.
There is much more to see and do. It is worthwhile to pay attention to the junior exhibitors such as the 4-H kids and FFA members.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Info sought in ongoing thefts |
The Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department is offering up to a $500 cash reward through the Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for several burglaries and thefts of tools and other property.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| 21-year-old dies in crash |
Nicholas J. Jost, 21, of 9229 Center Rd., Newton was killed early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash in the Town of Newton.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Arrests could clear string of thefts |
The Calumet County Sheriff's Department reported Monday that two men have been arrested for their suspected involvement in numerous car and garage entries since April in Chilton, Sherwood and Darboy in Calumet County and Appleton and Grand Chute in Outagamie County.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| New teachers join Chilton School District |
Students in the Chilton School District this fall will be greeted by four new teachers.
Joining the faculty are Joy Paffenroth, Brianna Yrjanainen, Amie Bauer, and Erica Stoltz.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Foundation to be part of Engler Center funding |
The Engler family of Chilton has obtained approval for third-party affiliation of Engler Center for the Performing Arts' endowment funds.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Recreation plan reviewed |
Connecting existing trails seen as one objective.
City of Chilton officials met with County Planner Dena Mleziva recently to discuss ongoing culture and recreational plan development.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| City eyes firehouse expansion |
Proposed $1.7 million project would address fire, EMS needs.
Plans to upgrade the Kiel firehouse at a proposed cost of $1.7 million will be discussed at the Sept. 14 meeting of the Kiel City Council. At tonight's Council meeting, a proposal to fund $176,000 in design and engineering fees was tabled, giving the Council time to unveil its plans for the firehouse additions and seek public input.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| NH Public School District meeting set |
The annual meeting of the New Holstein Public School District is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Old drug disposal planned in City of Kiel |
Disposal of unwanted drugs is scheduled to take place Thursday, Sept. 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Kiel Community Center, 510 3rd St., Kiel.
Acceptable items are prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, veterinary medications, controlled substances and illegal drugs.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Author of GB Packer book to be in NH |
Author Steve Rose is planning to be at the Altona Supper Club in New Holstein on Thursday, Sept. 2 to sign copies of his latest popular Packer book "Pea Soup for the Packer Heart: A Tribute to the World's Greatest Fans & Team."
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Riesterer & Schnell employees graduate from Deere program |
With the development of new technology and high-performance systems for John Deere equipment, it is critically important the customers receive exceptional service from highly-trained product experts, technicians and aftermarket support personnel.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Candidates share their views |
Wisconsin Citizens Involvement, a non-partisan citizens group, hosted a candidate forum in the Castle Theater at Kiel High School Aug. 19 featuring 27th Assemblyman Steve Kestell (R-Elkhart Lake); Randy Meyer, Sheboygan Falls, a Republican candidate for the 27th Assembly District, and Jack Lechler, Kiel, an independent candidate for the 27th Assembly District.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
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| Thiry hired as director of Chilton Public Library |
Chilton Public Library Board members informed city officials of several updates, data and the name of the newly appointed library director last week. The new director will be Kiel resident Steve Thiry.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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| NHHS to do fall musical
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New Holstein High School will be presenting the all-school musical this year in the fall instead of spring as it has in the past.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Calumet Board votes down non-union raise |
Before the discussion on the decision to be made regarding an alternative design regarding the repair or replacement of the Calumet County Highway Department building, County Board supervisors were also sensitive to constituents when considering Resolution 2010-22, the 2011 annual adjustment for non-union employees effective Jan. 2, 2011.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| New Holy Rosary Church dedicated in '60 |
1960 was a banner year for Holy Rosary Parish as the new church was completed and dedicated on Nov. 27.
The church shaped in a cruciform was very unique to the area. Although the entire church is rich in symbolism, the stained glass windows are a symbolic highlight. The windows are indicative of the thought and religious fervor that went into the planning of the entire church.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| City to discuss further allowing carts, ATVs |
Fire up the golf cart, New Holstein residents-you someday might be able to use it on city streets.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Memorial fund started in honor of former teacher |
News of the passing of former KHS vocal music instructor Del Mey reached the Kiel community last week.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| County fair lists winners |
Calumet County Fair officials have announced more numbers of lucky winners of ride packages at the fair.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Fun Day on Farm Aug. 29 |
Villa Loretto's annual Fun Day on the Farm is planned for Sunday, Aug. 29 in Mount Calvary.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| NH farmers market open |
New Holstein's farmers market remains open for business each Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Fire Station on Wisconsin Avenue (STH 32/57), even during these final few weeks of construction on the highway.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Chilton Board fills staff vacancies |
Several agenda items during the regularly scheduled Chilton Board of Education meeting were discussed Monday, Aug. 23.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Board says 'no' to current shop site |
Calumet County Board supervisors voted 11-9 last Tuesday against requesting design proposals for constructing a new highway shop on the existing site of the current shop.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Power outage affects all of Kiel |
A Wednesday afternoon construction mishap caused a power outage for the entire Kiel community. Early reports from Kiel City Hall indicate that excavation in the Kieland Meadows Subdivision was responsible for the outage. Apparently, a main line serving the community was severed in the process. Keep dialed in to iwantthenews.com for more information.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Train vs. semi crash results in minor injuries |
Eric Buechel, 22, of Chilton suffered non-life threatening injuries on Friday, Aug. 20 when the Peterbilt semi he was driving collided with a train in Outagamie County.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| LTC Board elects officers, new member |
Roy Kluss, John Lukas and Jerry Voechting have been elected officers of the Lakeshore Technical College District Board for the 2010-2011 academic year, and Lucio Fuentez was named the board's newest member.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Manitowoc County Fair runs this week |
Four days remain for folks to spend time at the Manitowoc County Fair held at the Expo Grounds, 4921 Expo Ave., Manitowoc.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| School Board discusses how to use federal funds |
With the arrival of students for the 2010-2011 school year just days away, area schools stand to receive millions in federal money to retain, rehire and add new employees.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| City to hear input on firehouse Sept. 14 |
Plans to upgrade the Kiel firehouse at a proposed cost of $1.7 million will be discussed at the Sept. 14 meeting of the Kiel City Council. At tonight's Council meeting, a proposal to fund $176,000 in design and engineering fees was tabled, giving the Council time to unveil its plans for the firehouse additions and seek public input.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Cleveland church observes 150th anniversary |
St. John St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cleveland will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 12.
Four sons of the congregation will be conducting the services which will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Food and Energy Festival set |
Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Rd., Chilton, will host the sixth annual Food and Energy Festival on Sept. 11.
Monday, August 23, 2010
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