U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his two-day trip to Southeast Wisconsin in Sheboygan this week where he announced new air quality attainment designations for Door and Inland Sheboygan […]
County’s emergency declaration challenged
The County Board’s extension of the state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic continued to draw criticism one month after it was adopted and nearly one month before it is set to expire.
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms lands new owners
by Steve OttmanBeacon Correspondent The Bull at Pinehurst Farms has been purchased recently for $2.41 million by Jon Dunfee and Randy Groth of Cedarburg. They are owners of LaBudde Group, an agricultural […]
No training wheels for Sheboygan A’s
Starting a season without any practice is better than not starting the season, even for a new manager. That’s the way Tim Moyer looks at his first year at the helm of […]
Schmitz still has it when he’s on mound
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) […]
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 […]
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.