By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Every year for some time now a small group gathers on an evening around the holidays for a deep dive discussion regarding the mysteries of life while enjoying a few libations and tasty treats. The group is diverse; male, female, young and old, and rarely exceeds six in number. On this …
By Heather Graves Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – Since it was chartered in 1893, Elks Lodge 259 in Green Bay has held true to the guiding principle of never forgetting veterans with members doing all they can to show support. Green Bay’s Elks chapter started more than 125 years ago, and is one of 29 lodges in …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – This month’s Animal of the Month is a prickly, pampered princess of a porcupine. Named after a character from the classic film “The Princess Bride,” Buttercup is content with her role at the NEW Zoo as an education animal. “She is very social with the keepers and the educators,” …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – A complete makeover has been proposed for the sports plaza area between the Cornerstone Community Ice Center and the Ashwaubenon Sports Complex softball fields. The Ashwaubenon village board agreed Tuesday, Nov. 26, to have Rettler Corporation put together bid documents so the project could be bid out as …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – Whether it’s homelessness or hopelessness that causes a student to fall through the cracks, school social workers fill in the gaps. Recently, the Wisconsin School Social Workers Association named Melanie Brick the State School Social Worker of the Year. Brick is the Unified School District of De Pere’s …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The village board gave final approval Tuesday, Dec. 3, to a pedestrian and bicycle master plan drafted by Brown County Planning to be used as an official planning document for Hobart. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer said a memo he developed related to the plan assigns certain tasks to …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Based on half as much money being budgeted for road resurfacing in 2020 than 2019, the village board voted Monday, Dec. 9, to approve next year’s resurfacing projects. Faced with the financial impact of future projects, such as the County VV interchange at State Highway 29 and the …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – The damage sustained Thanksgiving weekend at the Bay Shore County Park boat launch and the cost to fix it is being pointed out to Brown County officials by those opposed to the county purchasing three parcels along Nicolet Drive for a safe harbor on the Bay of …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent GREEN BAY – Whether their projects began with a pile of wire, a decades-old slab of wood, or a stack of metal washers, students proved their mettle when it comes to technical skills. More than 100 students from about 15 area schools gathered Dec. 5 at the SkillsUSA showcase and competition …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village board approved a resolution Tuesday, Nov. 26, to submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of completing the West Main Avenue Trail from Sand Acres Drive to the Interstate 41 roundabouts. If awarded, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Rex Mehlberg …
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