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Oneida Chief James Powlis, a Revolutionary War hero buried in Hobart

By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author HOBART – After the Revolutionary War about 40 patriot soldiers made their way to Wisconsin, lived out their lives and were buried here – including Oneida Chief James Powlis. Today a Wisconsin Historical Society Official Marker in Hobart honors the life of Chief Powlis and …

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Ashwaubenon school board approves 2018-19 budget, tax levy

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The Ashwaubenon School District’s tax levy for the 2018-19 school year is going down by more than $1.3 million from the previous year. A levy of $16,466,315 was approved Wednesday, Oct. 24, by the Ashwaubenon school board. Business Director Keith Lucius, who provided an overview of the district’s …

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County voters to decide referendum on medical marijuana Nov. 6

By Ben Rodgers Editor BROWN COUNTY – On Nov. 6, one of the questions voters in Brown County will be asked is if they are in favor of medical marijuana. Earlier this year, the Brown County Board of Supervisors met for hours and listened to residents opinions about the the legalization of recreational and medicinal …

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Ashwaubenon’s water billing to change in 2019

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The way village residents are billed for water services will change next year. Ashwaubenon Finance Director Greg Wenholz reported Tuesday, Oct. 23, to the village board that the change will permanently move all collection activity and some other activities to the Green Bay Water Utility. GBWU already handles …

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