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Gov. Evers announces $1 billion statewide effort to support COVID-19 measures

Covid 19, News / By

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced a $1 billion statewide effort to support COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, acquisition of needed supplies, emergency operations, and resources for local communities throughout Wisconsin. The effort is funded by $1.17 billion in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars. Recognizing that testing and contact tracing are …

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Shelter facility zoning change sought in Ashwaubenon

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village board will be asked at its May 26 meeting to amend the zoning code to allow shelter facilities for the homeless. The Ashwaubenon Plan Commission recommended the amendment at its meeting, Tuesday, May 5. Community Development Director Aaron Schuette said the proposed change is in response …

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Hobart offering payment plans for utility bills

Covid 19, Hobart, News / By

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – Village residents having trouble paying their utility bills in full because of serious financial stress resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the loss of a job or a layoff, have the option of paying in installments, Hobart Administrator Aaron Kramer informed the village board at its Tuesday, …

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De Pere’s Delos Santos perseveres through hardships

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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – Cain Delos Santos, a student-athlete at De Pere High School, is among eight Wisconsin high school seniors who were recently chosen as Milwaukee Bucks Perseverance Award winners. The Bucks, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association and Safe Sport Zone, selected student-athletes who overcame physical, emotional …

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Finding connection in isolation proves difficult for some

Covid 19, Green Bay, News / By

By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – Since Gov. Tony Evers’ original Safer at Home order has gone into place, people’s lives have changed and that change affects everyone differently. With the COVID-19 pandemic, people are meeting online, wearing masks to the grocery store and adapting to a changing world that deprives humans of the …

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Grievance denied for officer who golfed in thong

Ashwaubenon, News / By

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – An arbitrator with the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) issued a 14 page ruling Thursday, May 7, to deny a grievance filed on behalf of an Ashwaubenon public safety officer. The officer objected to having a letter of direction placed in his personnel file after being seen off-duty …

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Adapting to the new normal

Commentary, Covid 19, Editorial Opinion / By

By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Our governmental leaders seem to be confused. Some are emphasizing that we should take precautions against infection with the coronavirus — stay home, keep businesses closed, observe social distancing, use personal protective equipment, etc. Others are emphasizing that nothing is more important than our civil liberties, and the right to go …

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Local programs benefit from special Badger State brew

Covid 19, Green Bay, News / By

By Press Times Staff GREEN BAY – Two local grants to help area businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic have benefited from sales of a special beer brewed by Badger State Brewing Company. The Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Greater Green Bay Back to Business Grant and a new grant started by the Greater Green Bay Convention …

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Awards

Press Times earns awards at 2019 Better Newspaper Contest

Green Bay, News / By

By Press Times Staff GREEN BAY – The Press Times received a number of awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation during the 2019 Better Newspaper Contest. Originally scheduled in March,  the convention to announce the winners of the WNAF Better Newspaper Contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, The Press Times …

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Swanson cleared by Ashwaubenon board after investigation of complaints

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Ashwaubenon Village Manager Allison Swanson has been cleared by the village board following a string of complaints. After meeting in closed session Thursday, May 7, the village board directed Village Attorney Tony Wachewicz to draft a statement to announce an outside investigation cleared Swanson of any wrongdoing or …

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