By Mara Allen Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – While the Green Bay Blizzard’s 2023 season didn’t go as hoped, one can find the silver lining in the opportunities players were given to showcase their talent at the professional level. Blizzard defensive linemen Anthony Hayes is a prime example of a player who made the most …
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Hunter Bill, Notre Dame Academy, Hockey Parents names: TJ and Naomi Bill Instagram: @hunterbill_ Position: Left Wing Bill was named WHCA Player of the Year, WHCA First Team All State and FRCC First Team All Conference. This season he had 28 games played, 22 goals, 34 assists and 56 points overall. How did you get …
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For the Press Times GREEN BAY – Halle Dessart, a senior at Green Bay Preble High School, was presented with the 2023 $10,000 Brian LaViolette Scholarship. The annual scholarship is designed to offer a student with the “inspiration to succeed with financial backing toward higher education.” Halle was recently surprised with the award by representatives …
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By Kaity Coisman Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – Past Blue Ribbons stars were honored at Blue Ribbons Alumni Night, Wednesday, June 28. The family filled event featured retiring former manager, Denny Ruh’s #26 jersey and three former players and two former board members that will be inducted into the Green Bay Baseball Hall of Fame. …
By Annika Morschauser Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – A local nonprofit is creating a community environment while providing a basic need for those without access. Laundry Love is an organization that sets up free events in laundromats for community members to wash their clothing and bedding. There are over 300 initiatives throughout the country that …
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Name: JoJo Jackson Position: Right Field Jersey Number: 23 Number of seasons with Rockers: First Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia School: Georgia State University Career Highlight: In the conference tournament, when we were playing Georgia Southern — one of our rivals — I hit the go-ahead-bomb in the first inning. What is your favorite baseball memory? I …
By Kris Leonhardt Press Times Editor-in-chief On June 23-24, Stevens Point artist Kiba Freeman completed two trail paintings along Ledgeview’s East River Trail, as the third set of installations in the town’s beautification project. Beautification Committee Chair Nicole Can Helden said that the public art project creates a “vibrant atmosphere that contributes to the quality …
By Rich Palzewic Contributing Writer DE PERE – It took almost a full year, but Claire Bjorge is back doing what she loves — playing basketball. After tearing the ACL in her right knee on July 21 of last year, the De Pere High School girls’ basketball senior recently took part in her first game …
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By Tori Wittenbrock Sports Reporter GREEN BAY — Anna Byczek is approaching the end of her hockey-playing days, but not before finishing up her season as a goalie with the Ice Bears with a stellar performance. Byczek has worked long and hard — for the vast majority of her life — to perfect her skills …
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By Mallory Allen Contributing Writer ASHWAUBENON— As the old saying goes, “It’s not how you start that’s important, but how you finish.” That’s the mantra the Green Bay Blizzard are living by as the team begins to close out its 2023 Indoor Football League (IFL) season, with major playoff implications hanging over their heads. After …
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