By Sarah Hall Beacon Correspondent Sheboygan County farmers markets are offering a visual feast of fresh selections and color lately, and late-summer blooms are among the most sought-after items. Who knew that […]
County COVID-19 cases triple over past month
The total number of COVID cases in Sheboygan County has tripled over the past month, according to totals provided by the county Division of Public Health. The first COVID-19 cases in Sheboygan […]
Mother of 16 copes with life after fire
Lucia Schwarten said she’s been overwhelmed since her Town of Plymouth home burned down July 24 — overwhelmed by flow of necessary phone calls and paperwork, but also by the outpouring of community support.
Ground broken for Sheboygan Marsh center
Community and business leaders gathered July 29 at the Sheboygan County Broughton Marsh to celebrate the breaking of ground for a new education and community center.
Coin shortage can help Meals on Wheels
Sheboygan — Traveling along South Taylor Drive, one can’t help but notice the banners, lights and huge, pink pig flying in on the side of the road. They are meant to draw […]
Election officials adapt to mail-in ballot surge
The demand for mail-in ballots is surging. Election workers need training. And polling booths might have to be outfitted with protective shields during the COVID-19 pandemic – but in Sheboygan County, officials say the outlook remains promising.
COVID cost to county $400,000 so far
SHEBOYGAN – The emergency declaration has expired, but the County Board Tuesday voted to keep some of its coronavrius crisis measures in place.
County hopes to avoid mask ordinance
As communities around Wisconsin consider mandating face coverings to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, the Sheboygan County Board chairman said a local ordinance may be adopted if area hospitals see a spike in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and are faced with being overwhelmed.
Firefighters upgrade surf rescues
Six Sheboygan Fire Department members are training to rescue victims from Lake Michigan.
County cooperation with immigration authorities challenged
Protestors turned out Friday July 10 near the Sheboygan County Courthouse to denounce Sheboygan County Sheriff Cory Roeseler’s decision to participate in a program that allows his deputies to facilitate the deportation process of undocumented inmates in custody in county jail.