By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The mill rate in Suamico will be increasing for 2020 after the village board approved the budget on Monday, Nov. 11. The 2.16 percent increase to $4.70 per $1,000 of assessed property value is up from $4.60 last year. The impact on a $200,000 home in the village will …
Budget approved, taxes going up a dime in Suamico Read More »
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The district’s dual language, bilingual program might be evaluated by an outside third party. At the Monday, Nov. 4, board meeting, administration gave the board an update on the district’s bilingual program and the changes made to the program for the 2019-20 school year. Administrators said the changes …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – As the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) releases its 2018-19 school district report cards, public education advocates are releasing report cards of their own focusing on state legislators. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Wisconsin Public Education Network, a nonpartisan public school advocacy organization, released report cards for all …
By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Nowadays and perhaps before, there seems to be a constant pressure to conform, fit in and take the normal route. If some people don’t fall into a set of expectations, society tries to change them or medicate them or shun them. Perhaps we need to rethink this. Everyone is unique with …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent GREEN BAY – Most of us know where to go when we’re in the mood for Italian, Mexican or Chinese food. But what about when hankering for some good old-home Norwegian? For 90 minutes this week, Taste of Norway will offer guests an idea of authentic Norwegian cuisine. It’s one of …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – Safari Steakhouse at the Brown County Golf Course will be no more. Its owners declined to renew its lease with the county which expires at the end of the year. Scott Anthes, Brown County Golf Course superintendent said Safari Steakhouse has been part of the golf course since the …
Safari Steakhouse closing at the end of the year Read More »
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The numbers are in and the Green Bay Area Public School District has earned its highest accountability score ever in the latest round of Department of Public Instruction (DPI) report cards. This is the fourth year for the legislatively-mandated report cards. With an overall score of 66.9 – …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Hundreds laced up their boots, strapped on their packs and marched 20 miles Saturday, Nov. 9, to show their support for those suffering with PTSD, or in memory of those who lost their battle with PTSD. For the seventh year, 4th HOOAH hosted the 20-Mile Suicide Awareness Ruck …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Village residents will have the opportunity to speak at a public hearing Nov. 26 on the proposed 2020 Ashwaubenon village budget, which calls for an increase in both the overall tax levy and mill rate. At a joint meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, of the Ashwaubenon village board and …
Tax levy, mill rate proposed to increase in Ashwaubenon Read More »
By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – District report cards are out from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the 2018-19 school year. Report card ratings range from five stars, denoting schools and districts that significantly exceed expectations, to one star for those that fail to meet expectations. Scores are calculated in four priority …
