By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 18, to purchase 5.6 acres of land for the possible future location of a new water tower and well. The village is purchasing parcels at 2185 Northwood Road and 2200 Cedar Lane for $254,500 from Wayne and Connie Kaiser, who also …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – A series of change orders totaling more than $28,000 for Building C of the Howard Commons apartment complex received village board approval earlier this month. Ryan Raskin of Altius Building Company appeared before the board to go over the changes for the third building now under construction and …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Life can change in an instant and no one knows that more than 56-year-old Kathy Wery. Wery has been a resident of the New Community Shelter since the end of March. She never expected she would be spending the holidays in a homeless shelter. But after beating breast …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board kept people who pay the tax levy in mind when giving final approval Monday, Nov. 25, to the 2020 budget. Faced with the financial impact of future projects, such as the County VV interchange at State Highway 29 and the reconstruction of Lineville Road, and …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The Performing Arts Center will remain an alcohol-free facility. During a joint meeting of Ashwaubenon’s school and village boards Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the old high school auditorium, the school board unanimously voted to continue the district’s policy of not allowing alcohol on school property, including at the …
By Ben Rodgers Editor It’s a good question, the role of our state treasurer, and one I honestly couldn’t have answered. Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, or chief financial officer for Wisconsin, visited The Press Times office recently before her speech at a Lambeau Field tech summit, and the short answer is more than you’d think. As …
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By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – St. Matthew Parish was packed with community members Thursday, Nov. 21, wanting to hear about efforts to close Green Bay Correctional Institute (GBCI). The conversation was hosted by JOSHUA, a faith-based organization dedicated to social justice and community building in Brown County. Members from WISDOM, which is the statewide …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The village will be seeking public input for putting together a new strategic plan. Village Administrator Alex Kaker said on Monday, Nov. 18, the last strategic plan was approved by the village board in June 2013, with the process having started by surveying residents and businesses in 2011. …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – With a 5-2 vote, the De Pere School Board voted to accept the recommendations of the boundary line committee and amend the boundary lines for elementary schools in the De Pere school district. Voting nay were Dan Van Straten and Mark Meneau. Van Straten said he voted against …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – West De Pere School District construction projects approved by voter referendum last year are progressing well and under budget, according to an update from Miron Construction at the board’s Nov. 13 meeting held at Hemlock Creek Elementary School. Currently in progress are upgrades to the West De Pere …
