By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The district’s school board voted 5-0 Wednesday, April 8, to request a waiver of the hour requirement for instruction in 2019-20 from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Kurt Weyers said the district is required under state law to hold a …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – The Brown County board held a special virtual meeting Monday, April 13, to reconsider the salaries of the county clerk, county treasurer and register of deeds. At its March 18 meeting, the board voted 11-7 to grant no raises and freeze salaries, but District 7 Supervisor Bernie …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – The results of the 2020 spring election have been released and winners have been named. Green Bay Common Council District 2: Veronica Corpus-Dax, 977, Thomas De Wane, 820 District 3: Lynn Gerlach, 431, Andy Nicholson, 344 District 6: Kathy Lefebvre, 304, Stewart Larsen, 292 District 7: Randy Scannell, …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay city council met remotely Thursday, April 9, to discuss the spring election and the problems that plagued thousands who cast ballots. “We were forced to administer an election amid a pandemic,” Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich said. “The experience was an abysmal one for …
By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, A Buddhist Monk once wrote that “To live in the present moment is a miracle.” Given the current situation of being sequestered, we are finding new ways to bring body and soul to the present moment. Being present means being mindful of how we engage with each day. Life is racing …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village board last month approved an amendment to the Resch Expo’s Planned Unit Development (PUD) related to dimensional and technical standards for the expo signage. The amended PUD for expo signage includes: • One two-sided monument sign not to exceed 4 feet in height or 40 square …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – The way governmental bodies meet noticeably changed in recent weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing has been put in place to separate those in attendance by at least 6 feet. Technology is also being used for video and phone conferences so not all members of a …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village board held a special meeting Thursday, April 2, where some members and staff participated remotely to deal with matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emergency leave. To comply with federal law related to paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave through Dec. 31 …
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By Press Times Staff DE PERE – Following the closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to online learning, the West De Pere school board voted Monday, April 6, in favor of submitting a waiver to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction related to the district’s hours/minutes of instruction for the …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The Suamico village board voted last month to direct staff to coordinate with business and property owners along Riverside Drive in the Historic Downtown Suamico area to develop a reconstruction plan. Village Administrator Alex Kaker said $75 million was available through the state’s Multimodal Local Supplement program with …
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