The Herald Times Reporter

The Herald Times Reporter is a daily publication located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It belongs to the Gannett Company, which is a larger network of newspapers. This newspaper mainly serves the residents of Manitowoc County. Additionally, it is linked with the Lakeshore Chronicle, a complimentary newspaper that is distributed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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Recent death in Manitowoc County after silo collapse shows how dangerous farm work can be

3 days ago | htrnews.com | Patti Zarling

A young farm worker died in Manitowoc County after a silo collapsed onto a building during a dismantling project. Farming is a dangerous occupation, with a fatality rate seven times higher than the national average for all workers. Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of farm-related deaths in Wisconsin, often involving individuals 65 or older. 28 agriculture-related deaths occurred in Wisconsin in 2020, mostly involving male farmers or farmhands.
Manitowoc County silo collapse in town of Meeme kills farm worker

4 days ago | htrnews.com | Patti Zarling

The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. June 24 in the 11000 block of County F in town of Meeme. Patti ZarlingManitowoc Herald Times ReporterA farm worker in Manitowoc County died Tuesday morning after a silo collapsed on him. The silo was being dismantled as part of a scheduled project when it fell and hit a nearby building. The victim's name is being withheld pending family notification. Several local fire departments and other agencies assisted at the scene.
Americollect Inc. acquired by Texas-based health care-focused financial company

5 days ago | htrnews.com | Patti Zarling

Americollect has around 300 workers. Patti ZarlingManitowoc Herald Times ReporterManitowoc-based Americollect Inc. was acquired by Texas-based GetixHealth LLC. GetixHealth, owned by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, provides revenue cycle management solutions. Americollect, founded in 1964, employs approximately 300 workers. Both companies emphasized shared values and commitment to excellent service. MANITOWOC – Americollect Inc. has been acquired by a Texas-based company.
Manitowoc council, amid opposition, approves spending $59.9K for land near River Heights Park

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Manitowoc Common Council approved the purchase of land near River Heights Park for $59,900 despite citizen concerns. The land will be used for a future trailhead and parking lot, although no development plans are currently in place. MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Common Council approved the purchase of less than an acre of land for $59,900 at the end of Sylvan Drive despite multiple protests from local citizens.
Manitowoc 2025 graduation messages: A poem of hope and resilience for Angela Mendez Thomas

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Want to submit a message for a graduate? Send it to [email protected]. The Herald Times Reporter is publishing messages of pride and well wishes for local graduates. Readers can submit their own graduate messages to [email protected]. MANITOWOC – Graduates throughout Manitowoc County are celebrating their educational accomplishments and their families want to send them messages of pride and well wishes for the future.
Manitowoc firefighters respond to boat fire at marina

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Manitowoc firefighters respond to boat fire at marinaMANITOWOC – A small boat caught fire in the water at the Manitowoc Marina June 18. Manitowoc firefighters and police officers had arrived at the scene and were battling the blaze by 6:45 p.m.No further details about the fire were immediately available. The Herald Times Reporter will update this story as more details are released. Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc.
Mother of 3-year-old Elijah Vue offered plea deal on charges related to his death

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Alisa M. Schafer

Attorneys say they need more time to review evidence; next status conference set in September. Katrina Baur, mother of Elijah Vue, was offered a plea deal in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. Baur faces felony charges of child neglect. Baur's boyfriend, Jesse Vang, also faces charges related to Vue's death. Both Baur and Vang remain incarcerated in Manitowoc County Jail. MANITOWOC – Katrina B.
Check out the top prep performers in Manitowoc and Sheboygan

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Tom Dombeck

Tom DombeckManitowoc Herald Times ReporterThere was plenty of action to look back on from the past week. Here are the top prep performers from the week of June 9-14 in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. There won’t be a set number of players chosen in each sport in a given week, just including performances which stood out and deserve recognition. This means there might be more or less than the week previous. Another criteria is to limit selections to one player per team, per sport. Need a break?
Whales of the Great Lakes? Remembering whaleback ships developed in Superior, Wisconsin.

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Kevin Cullen

The SS Christopher Columbus was built in Superior, Wisconsin, and transported nearly 2 million passengers to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The whaleback design, named for its resemblance to a whale's body, was pioneered by McDougall's American Steel Barge Company, which built 44 such vessels in Superior and Duluth. Thousands of ships of many shapes and sizes were built and launched in Wisconsin over the past two centuries.
Is there a Juneteenth event in Manitowoc County? Here's when, where and how to attend.

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Brandon Reid

General admission will be available on site. Brandon ReidManitowoc Herald Times ReporterThe Manitowoc County Historical Society will host a Juneteenth program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20. The event will feature educational stations, exploring topics such as racial injustice, the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. MANITOWOC – will be the focus of a themed program at Manitowoc County Historical Society and Pinecrest Village June 20.