By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Sunday Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day. Normally, this is a day to share gift-giving and dinner with that special someone or, less commercially, to take a moment to celebrate the loved ones who are in our life. But lately our world doesn’t do “normal.” Valentine’s Day is about generosity and …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village board agreed Jan. 26 to proceed with the development of a strategic plan as presented by Village Manager Joel Gregozeski. Following the appointment of three new trustees last year and the addition of new staff, Gregozeski said strategic planning “would be an important topic to discuss …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Anticipated demand for housing was discussed Monday, Feb. 1, when the village board went over a report of affordable housing in Suamico prepared by the Brown County Planning Commission. Board members heard from Suamico Planning and Zoning Commission member Mark Thomson, who reviewed the report’s findings. In his …
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By Donna Schuld Correspondent GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Art Colony (GBAC) has a collection of 36 pieces of art on display at the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay. Now in its 106th year, this all-female organization brings together artists specializing in ceramics, painting, photography, fiber arts, sculpture, mixed media and more. This …
By Kevin Naze Correspondent There’s something special about the season’s first trip on the frozen waters of Packerland. More than a dozen anglers were scattered on the iced-over surface of the Fox River off Voyageur Park at sunset Jan. 28, hoping to score some gold. “There’s one now,” said Michael Moder of Howard, glancing at …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – An amended resolution addressing the reopening of Green Bay schools is moving forward after the city council voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2. The non-binding resolution was originally brought forward late last month by District 12 Alder Jesse Brunette as a way to publicly encourage the …
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By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – For the first time since 2007, the 89th Assembly District will have new representation, but first a Republican primary will be held Feb. 16. Five Republican candidates are looking to replace John Nygren, who resigned to become the executive director for the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans, a …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The village’s Finance and Personnel Committee wants to find out what other communities do before deciding whether to recommend new public safety officers sign pre-employment contracts to reimburse the village for expenses related to hiring them should they leave early. At its meeting last month, the committee discussed …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer SEYMOUR – At its Monday, Jan. 25, meeting, the Seymour Common Council passed two resolutions aimed at city improvement projects. The city is looking to replace the bridge and add a pavilion at Lake Park, and resurface the roof at city hall and the old fire station. “Fox Cities Builders …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – Students in grades 7-12 in the De Pere school district will return to in-person school five days a week, starting Monday, Feb. 15. The school board voted 5-2 Monday, Feb. 1, for the measure, after months of discussion on how to return to full-time school safely. Students who …
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