HOWARD – A History Treasure Tour is a date set aside for Brown County residents to tour many historical sites and museums and it is free. This years tour is from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 16. It coincides with the 200th anniversary of Brown County. The Howard-Suamico Historical Society will open …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The third time was the charm for the Ashwaubenon School District in its effort to obtain a Fab Lab grant through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. After two unsuccessful grant applications two years in a row, this year Ashwaubenon is among the 22 school districts throughout state awarded …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The village board formally discussed funding ideas for a new fire station at its Monday, May 7, meeting. The new building will be placed on the corner of Riverside Drive and Deer Field Lane. It will replace the current fire station located in Vickery Village, which is 50 years …
By Ben Rodgers Editor HOWARD – Nothing signifies a new beginning like a new name. Alice’s Greenhouse, formerly Bonnie’s Greenhouse, is now under the full ownership of Steve Mayefske. Located at 4040 Velp Avenue, the greenhouse has been a fixture in the area for decades. When Mayefske took over in 2017, he wanted a new …
By Ben Rodgers Editor ASHWAUBENON – People in Ashwaubenon have a new option when it comes to a more intimate dining and drinking experience. Next Door Lounge by Cheese Cake Heaven opened earlier this month at 2075 Oneida St., next door to Cheese Cake Heaven. “We decided to do it because we need more room,” …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – An ordinance drafted to address what Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety Chief Eric Dunning calls “the growing problem of public intoxication” received the backing Tuesday, May 1, from the village’s Public Works and Protection Committee. “Talking to some members of the public, they thought this is an ordinance …
OSHKOSH – Bay Port High School students took home five awards at the Northeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association Conference at UW Oshkosh on April 18. One of the awards was given to the school newspaper, Portside, which is advised by Sarah Meyer. The Portside staff received Red Ribbon Honors in the publication division for large-sized …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The Howard village board authorized staff Monday, April 23, to apply for a couple of grants through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Board members approved a resolution to submit an outdoor grant application to the DNR for the Duck Creek Trail project from Cardinal Lane to the …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor ASHWAUBENON – Gov. Scott Walker stopped by the Titletown District on Friday, May 4, to tout tourism in Wisconsin. With National Travel and Tourism Week kicking off on May 6, Walker reported tourism for the state had an economic impact of $20.6 billion for 2017. This is up $631 million from …
By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – Close to 200 people volunteer over the course of a year at Exceptional Equestrians. With two of them recently honored for their efforts. Rod Leadley received honorable mention for the Lifetime Achievement award presented by the Volunteer Center of Brown County in April. For the past 14 years Leadley …
