By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief ALLOUEZ – Upon the arrival of European settlers, the greater Green Bay area was home to multiple indigenous tribes speaking three major language stocks — Algonquian, Iroquois (Oneida) and Sioux (Winnebago). Father Claude-Jean Allouez, an ordained Catholic priest, traveled to New France (now Quebec), where he studied the Iroquoian language with …
Green Bay Pet Expo returns to Resch for annual event By Janelle Fisher City Pages Editor Pet owners and their furry friends alike won’t want to miss the 16th annual Green Bay Pet Expo, happening May 12, 13 and 14 at the Resch Expo. Senior Event Designer Amy Shadian said the expo covers a little …
By Avery Wageman Contributing Writer Green Bay is off to the races May 6 for the Run for the Roses Wine Walk. The Broadway District will be celebrating the Kentucky Derby with wine tasting, shopping, a watch party and dress-up contest. Get ready for the race by exploring twenty participating Broadway District businesses from 2 …
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By Mara Allen Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – For 20 seasons, the Green Bay Blizzard have provided the community with “hard hitting, affordable family fun.” On April 21, the Blizzard hosted their largest crowd in history — a Resch Center sell out — with over 7,600 tickets sold. It was a culmination of a great …
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By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized area Main Street programs for 2022 downtown revitalization projects during the 32nd Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held April 21 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse. On Broadway, Inc. earned top honors for Best Volunteer Engagement and Best Creative …
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LIVE MUSIC Friday, May 5 Nicki Sims and Tony Greene • The Bar – Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon. Live performance. 7 p.m. No cover charge. (21+) Visit meetatthebar.com for more details. Paine Street Ramblers • CupOJoy, Green Bay. New Orleans jazz/Dixieland band. 7:30 p.m. Free admission, reserved seating and early entry available for purchase. Visit cupojoy.com …
Mallory Allen Contributing Writer ASHWAUBENON – It was a hard-fought contest that came down to the final minutes of the game, but the Green Bay Blizzard fell just short of a victory on April 21, losing 47-55. Green Bay (2-3) hosted their Indoor Football League conference rivals, the Sioux Falls Storm (2-2), just five days …
Jill McGrath and Marisa George, proprietors of Nothing Bundt Cakes off of Oneida St. in Green Bay, were having dinner together one night and got to discussing the possibility of bringing something new to the area. George, who had been enjoying Nothing Bundt Cakes for years as a customer living down south, suggested the bakery …
By Mara Allen Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – Green Bay Blizzard offensive/defensive lineman Tyrell Thompson’s journey has been nothing short of a whirlwind. Thompson grew up in Copperas Cove, Texas, about two hours away from both Dallas and Houston. He started playing football in eighth grade as both a quarterback and a nose guard. He …
Wisconsin Bike Fed, partners request increased funding for trail infrastructure By William Kopp Contributing Writer BROWN COUNTY – In March, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, along with its partners in Trek and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, asked state legislators for a yearly $18.5 million federal investment in active transportation to meet growing trail use. Trail use has continued …
