By Ben Rodgers Editor HOWARD – An animal welfare group looking to fill a niche has expanded in Howard to help more pets. Haven Animal Rescue and Community Outreach, formerly known as Safe Haven Humane Society and Outreach Center, has nearly completed renovations for a shelter at 991 N. Military Ave. “We want to do …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – There is a constantly changing menu at Skaliwags by Chef Chris, and the founding chef wouldn’t have it any other way. “A lot of places buy inexpensive food and try to make it taste good,” said Chris Wiltfang, founding chef. “We buy the best there is and honor it …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor ONEIDA – One group is hoping to plant the seeds that will lead to the growth of industrial hemp in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Agricultural, Trade and Consumer Protection launched an industrial hemp pilot program this year that allows growers and processors the ability to try the crop in their …
By Ben Rodgers Editor Many people will be firing up their grills and kicking back to relax and enjoy the long weekend, but I ask that everyone remembers the reason why. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, but more importantly it’s a day to honor those who died serving this country. The freedoms …
By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – An old race returns in a new location on June 16. The Gold Ribbon Run, previously known as the Rainbow Classic and held at Green Isle Park in Allouez, is coming to Hobart after taking a year off. The run has a history spanning more than 25 years. The …
By Ben Rodgers Editor HOWARD – It’s not a common occurrence, but a black bear has been sighted in Howard. Around 9:30 a.m., May 22, a juvenile black bear was caught on video by Press correspondent Rich Palzewic crossing Evergreen Avenue by Graceland Terrace. “It’s not necessarily an everyday occurrence, but we have had …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – A conditional use permit application from Bayland Buildings to construct approximately 160 luxury storage units was tabled Monday, May 21, by the Suamico village board until its next meeting June 4. If approved, the storage units would be built on vacant land at the southeast corner of East …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board heard plans, Monday, May 21, to establish an escrow account with the purpose of paying off bonds ahead of the due dates. Matt Spets, assistant superintendent of operations, called the fund a “critical action step.” “It’s part of our very intricate start on the finance, …
By Ben Rodgers Editor Last week the Supreme Court opened up the door to allow individual states the ability to legalize sports gambling. It’s too early to know if this will be a good fit for the area. But with Green Bay as one of 32 cities with an NFL franchise, this debate is only …
By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – After 17 months of hard work and training, Will Kocken reached his goal and in more than one way. The Hobart native set the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon while carrying 100 pounds on his back Sunday, May 20, at The Green Bay Cellcom Marathon. Kocken …
