Sheboygan County child- care providers are excited to announce a significant development in early childhood education. The State of Wisconsin has recognized the critical value of early childhood education by introducing a new initiative, the Get Kids Ready program.
A Look Back… on the trolley tragedy 115 years ago
On February 9, 1911 – a most ordinary Thursday morning 115 years ago this week – three local women boarded a Lake View streetcar on North 8th Street in Sheboygan. Minutes later, as one of the saddest tragedies in Sheboygan history unfolded, they lost their lives in the frigid, iced-over Sheboygan River.
Lakeland faculty member to speak on MLK Jr. and Malcom X
Patrick Parr, an author, historian and Lakeland University-Japan faculty member, will deliver a talk about Malcom X and Martin Luther King entitled “The Individual and the Community” in the Campus Center Event Space on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. The talk is free and open to all.
Step Afrika! to perform at Kohler in April
This April, Kohler will welcome Step Afrika!, the nation’s first professional dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
Sheboygan South HS 2025-26 Scholar Athletes list released
Provided is a list of students that should be congratulated on earning the first semester Scholar Athlete Award.
Third generation takes the helm at The Beacon
Ian Johanson, former Associate Publisher along with his wife Attorney Christa Johanson, purchased Wisconsin Newspress Inc., from former Publishers Barry and Christie Johanson, Ian’s parents, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
First babies of 2026 announced at county hospitals
HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital and Aurora Health care announced the first babies born in 2026.
The Warming Center tackles critical needs of the homeless
Plymouth Rotary welcomed Lyric Glynn from the Sheboygan County Warming Center and Community Cafe to their December 10th meeting. She presented an informative talk about the Center which is summarized below.
Sheboygan native appears on TV game show
There’s keeping secrets, and then there’s keeping secrets for a year and a half after being a contestant on a TV game show.
Gaming center offers virtual reality and racing simulator fun for the whole family
If you’re looking for a family- friendly escape from this cold, snowy winter, look no further. PowerPlay Arena is Sheboygan’s latest hub for gaming and entertainment, including virtual reality (VR) gaming that can transport you to different realms.