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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The Green Bay school board will be shorthanded after an unexpected resignation late last week of its vice president. Kristina Shelton publicly announced her resignation Friday, Jan. 15, effective immediately, after serving on the board for more than three years. “This is a decision that required deep reflection …

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Jan 18 2021

Aaron Rodgers – one of the good guys

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By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, How well can you know someone – especially a celebrity? Often we form impressions based on a passing story in the paper, a sound bite on the news, a story at the water cooler or, these days, on Zoom. From these small scraps we form our views, which most …

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Jan 15 2021

Five Republicans file for 89th Assembly special election

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By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – The number of Republicans on the 89th Assembly District special election primary ballot Feb. 16 reached five before last week’s filing deadline. David Kamps, Coleman, filed nomination papers with more than 200 valid signatures to be placed on the Republican primary ballot, along with: Suamico Village Trustee Michael …

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Jan 15 2021

Howard board backs bonding $4.5 million

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – To take advantage of favorable interest rates, the village board approved three resolutions Monday, Jan. 11, to authorize the sale of up to $4.5 million in general obligation bonds to make street and sewerage improvements. The resolutions approved the overall bonding amount, as well as specifically limiting bonds …

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Jan 15 2021

Chef Andy: Chicken and Dumplings is a shortcut to comfort

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By Andy Mueller Correspondent Most of the time I don’t mind waiting for slow-cooked comfort. Cuts of beef in a rich and hearty stock slowly getting tender in a crock pot can make any house feel like home with the aromas that fill the air. Sometimes, however, it’s nice to have a few arrows in …

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Jan 15 2021

Frank Wood remembered in song

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GREEN BAY – Green Bay’s Frank Wood is being remembered this week as singer/songwriter duo Park and Franklin release their second video from the “Park and Franklin Playin’ Parks” series. Wood was a Wisconsin newspaper entrepreneur and former faculty member of St. Norbert’s College. He is remembered as a “titan of family and community.” “Dusk,” …

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Jan 14 2021

Change to home occupation uses favored in Ashwaubenon

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – A wording change related to allowable home occupation uses was recommended Jan. 5 by the village’s Plan Commission. Community Development Director Aaron Schuette said the current phrase “but is not limited to” opens up home occupations to any uses as long as they meet performance standards in the …

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Jan 14 2021

Little progress made getting Green Bay kids back in school

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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – It’s been nearly 10 months since a majority of Green Bay students have seen the inside of a classroom – instead learning virtually because of COVID-19. Despite discussing it at nearly every meeting since last March, the school board has made little progress on getting students back onsite. …

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Jan 14 2021

Trail system users urged to stay on the correct path

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By John McCracken Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Thanks to a mostly mild winter up to this point, Brown County parks have seen an uptick in visitors using the trail system. Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese said county parks have seen a continuation of users who visited or purchased permits in the spring of 2020, …

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Jan 13 2021

Suamico extends coronavirus-related leave benefits through March

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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Village employees will have three more months of eligibility to use emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to COVID-19. The Suamico village board agreed Monday, Jan. 4, to continue those benefits through March 31, as authorized through the Families First Coronavirus …

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