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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Despite the concerns raised about traffic from business people and a traffic engineer, the Ashwaubenon village board unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday, Dec. 18, to create a planned unit development (PUD) overlay zoning district for Phase II of the Titletown District west of Lambeau Field. Ashwaubenon Community Development …

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Dec 21 2018

EDITORIAL: Christmas tips for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

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By Ben Rodgers Editor Christmas can be a challenging time of the year if you are celebrating with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Nationwide, the disease affects some 5.7 million people with more than 16 million people caring for those with Alzheimer’s. In Wisconsin, there are 110,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and …

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Dec 20 2018

Suamico board favors sewer, water rate hikes

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Rate increases for sewer and water service in the village received the backing Monday, Dec. 17, by the Suamico village board. Jessica Legois, village finance director, reported sewer rates in the village next year will include a 4.3 percent increase. That will hike the metered sewer usage charge …

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Dec 20 2018

Referendum looming? School board discusses future facility projects

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer AHSHWAUBENON – Taking care of future facility projects in the Ashwaubenon School District could lead to a referendum taking place in the spring of 2020. That was the focus of a discussion school board members had Wednesday, Dec. 12, with Superintendent Kurt Weyers and Business Director Keith Lucius, who provided …

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Dec 19 2018

De Pere Common Council to allow alcohol in city parks

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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council approved several changes to its municipal ordinance regarding parks at its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18, including changes to the sale of beverages containing alcohol in city parks. One of the changes to the ordinance is that the city will be able to sell …

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Dec 19 2018

Hobart getting a new plow truck

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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – At the Tuesday, Dec. 18 meeting, the Hobart village board approved the purchase of a truck chassis and plow that will be delivered by the summer. The winning bid for the 2020 108SD Freightliner chassis from Truck City was $84,412, with the winning bid for a trailer and plow …

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Dec 18 2018

Ashwaubenon High School attends WIAA summit

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ASHWAUBENON – Six students representing Ashwaubenon High School and the community attended the 2018 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association/Rural Mutual Insurance Sportsmanship Summit in Stevens Point on Dec. 12. More than 725 participants on 122 teams, representing 106 member high schools attended the summit. Each school was represented by a team of students, school administrators, coaches, …

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Dec 18 2018

Howard Commons to include solar power

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The Howard Commons apartment complex will be including solar power. The Howard village board voted Monday, Dec. 10, to approve the installation of solar panels on top of the three buildings planned for the development with the village participating in a lease arrangement. Erik Goerke, CEO/owner of Alliance …

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Dec 18 2018

Kurzynske to leave PCSD June 30

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PULASKI – At a Dec. 17 meeting, the Pulaski Community School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Rebecca Kurzynske. She is leaving the district to pursue a career as a director of education and government practice with a firm in the private sector, but will serve as superintendent through June 30. “I …

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Dec 17 2018

Houghton races kick off Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Team season

Ashwaubenon, Bay Port, Pulaski, Sports / By The Press

HOUGHTON, Michigan – On a sunny and mild almost-winter weekend Dec. 15-16, the Ashwaubenon Nordic Ski Team raced in Houghton, Michigan at the first set of Junior National Qualifiers. More than 330 collegiate and junior racers from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin competed in age group divisions on the Michigan Tech University trails. The top ANST …

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