BLOOMER — On a plot of land between 16th and 17th avenues in Bloomer, most people see a flat area covered in dirt. But Merle Richter sees something more promising.

MANITOWOC – Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center will open for the season June 7. The center, 940 N. 18th St., will have open swim from noon to 6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays ...