The good-natured ribbing isn’t too bad for the oldest guy on the Sheboygan A’s. After all, Eric Schmitz is only 31 years old (as is teammate Mitchell Gardner). “(They don’t call me) […]
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Girls to get their own state wrestling tourney
Wrestling will add a girls-only state tournament beginning in 2022. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control reviewed and acted on coaches committee recommendations impacting winter sports at its June meeting […]
Arm wrestling is his thing
Leander Bonnett has been arm wrestling since 1982. The Sheboygan resident owns 24 national titles, even competed in a world championship in England and is the vice president and event coordinator of […]
North Point Bluff restoration work continues week of June 22
Although slowed by the collective response to COVID-19, the critical restoration work at North Point Bluff Park in the City of Sheboygan continues. Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) has been collaborating with […]
Obituaries
June 16 – 29, 2020
Camp Anokijig programs delayed for first time in 94 years
by Dan Colton for The Beacon For the first time in 94 years, Camp Anokijig is delaying its summer programming as the threat of the new coronavirus persists. “Currently, our staff are […]
Local entrepreneur debuts strapless face shield
With demand for comfortable and adaptable face protection skyrocketing due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency, Plymouth entrepreneur Bob Travis saw an opportunity and promptly seized it.
Theater puts grads’ names up in lights
With graduation ceremonies postponed, many community organizations are stepping up to celebrate the Class of 2020. Earlier this month, the Weill Center for the Performing Arts announced seniors could sign up to […]
Lakes set May record high
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair and Erie set new monthly mean water level records for May 2020. These water level records were […]
Worst spring ever !!!
Spotlight is on area seniors
who missed their final sports season