By Heather Graves Correspondent SUAMICO – There are plenty of cute animals in the world, but take a look at this fuzzy face – he just might have the title. Meet Skokie, a 9-year-old river otter that calls the NEW Zoo home. Otters are known for being fun-loving, social animals even as adults. Skokie’s youthful …
By Heather Graves Correspondent BELLEVUE – The process to hire a new Department of Public Works (DPW) director continues to move forward – however, after not being very successful in filling the position in the past, board members decided unanimously at their June 26 meeting to do things a little differently this time around. The …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The village board is taking exception to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources not allowing a property owner to build a house. Building Inspector Steve Dunks informed the board Monday, June 17, about wetlands issues/concerns having surfaced in the platted area of the Hunter’s Run subdivision. Dunks noted …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer GREEN BAY – Brown County wouldn’t be committed to purchasing three parcels along Nicolet Drive for a safe harbor on the Bay of Green Bay upon receiving grant money to pay for half of the sale price. That was the underlying message Thursday, June 27, when the county’s Education and …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The purchase of new playground equipment for Argonne Park was approved Tuesday, June 25, by the village board. The board approved the design from Northland Recreation (Little Tykes), one of six companies solicited by village staff to submit a potential design for a new playground. “We kind of …
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By Lauren Waters Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – A group of well-deserving veterans went on the trip of a lifetime on Thursday, June 27 at the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. Veterans took off from Jet Air on 30-minute flights around Green Bay in an open cockpit, 1943 Stearman biplane, once used to train aviators during …
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By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, If you could quantify it, what is your freedom worth? How much are you willing to pay to be able to speak your mind on issues without fear of retribution, fines or going to prison? What are you willing to give in order to be able to congregate, demonstrate, or …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After approving a contract extension a month earlier with Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal, LLC for the village’s residential trash and recycling collection, the majority of village board members agreed Monday, June 24, to modify the terms of that extension, which runs through 2027. Prior to entering into the …
By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – It will be more than just a place to order a burger and catch the game. The newest restaurant coming to Hobart will be spacious with room for much more. “The building itself is around 9,500 square feet, and it’s going to have some great outdoor entertaining patio spaces …
By Lauren Waters Correspondent GREEN BAY – It’s the duty of Brown County Child Protective Services to look out for the best interests of the children and families in the community. Part of the job is to provide court-ordered supervised visits for children in out-of-home care with their non-custodial parents. When the current visitation facility …
