By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The village hall was filled Monday, Feb. 3, when Joe Bertler was sworn in as Suamico’s full-time fire chief by Municipal Judge Kevin Rathburn. Along with members of the Suamico Fire Department present, Bertler was joined during the swearing-in ceremony by his wife, Kristi, and two children, Alivia …
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Class A and Class B liquor license holders will notice a significant hike in their fees when they receive renewal letters in early May. City alders approved an increase in license fees, the first increase in several years, at their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4. Class A beer and …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Details about two school referendums district voters will see on the spring general election ballot were presented Wednesday, Jan. 29, during an informational meeting in the Pioneer Elementary School gym. The Ashwaubenon school board is seeking voter approval of an operational referendum to exceed the revenue limit by …
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By Press Times Staff DE PERE – Three names are on the Feb. 18 ballot for District 2 on the city council in De Pere, and the top two vote-getters will advance to the April 7 general election. Alder Ryan Jennings filed a declaration of non-candidacy after holding the seat since April 2016. Running for …
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By Press Times Staff ASHWAUBENON – Local author Caroline Klug was at Barnes & Noble Jan. 28, promoting her latest book, “Tell Them.” Not only were fans able to get a signed copy of Klug’s books and a free cupcake, but they also helped a local organization in the process. “Barnes & Noble was nice …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Two Green Bay high schools, East and Southwest, will represent the area at this year’s State Academic Decathlon Competition in Wisconsin Dells March 12-13, after finishing first and second in the regional competition last month. “Green Bay public schools are dedicated to making our students college-, career- and …
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By Press Times Staff DE PERE – Four people are running in the Feb. 18 primary election for two spots on the general election ballot in April for De Pere city council District 1. Current District 1 Alderman James Boyd is not seeking reelection. Boyd is running unopposed this spring for mayor. Those seeking his …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Miscommunication, unprofessionalism and a lack of trust were some concerns raised by Green Bay principals in a meeting with the school board Thursday, Jan. 30. The unprecedented meeting, which was initiated and run by principals, was intended to help foster stronger collaboration between the two parties, and shine …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – When open enrollment started Feb. 3, the West De Pere school district found itself in the familiar position of having no openings for general or special education. “We are over or at capacity in all areas, K-12,” said Dennis Krueger, West De Pere school district superintendent. Four-year-old kindergarten, …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – The newest company to set up shop in the Rail Yard Innovation District is the epitome of what the development is hoping to attract. Leighton Interactive cut the ribbon on a new workspace Jan. 28. Paul Belschner, president/CEO of project developer Base Companies, sees it as one of …
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