By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Now that the election is over, we must focus on the peaceful transition of power to a new administration. One of the defining features of our democracy is that we accept the results of each election as it occurs in this great country of ours. The peaceful non-dramatic transition of …
By Josh Staloch Correspondent GREEN BAY – The Rotary Club of Green Bay welcomed a special guest to its virtual meeting Monday, Nov. 16, as newly-selected Rotary International (RI) president Jennifer Jones dropped in to talk about the service organization’s current efforts and to shed light on where it will be heading in the future. …
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By Andy Mueller Correspondent After the feast has lulled to a dull roar, we look at the piles of pots and pans that have seemingly multiplied throughout the day. Then, we look at the massive amounts of leftover turkey, cranberries, dressing, potatoes, etc., and think: How can I have more food than I started with? …
By John McCracken Correspondent GREEN BAY – Laura Schley is the only paid staff member at the City of Green Bay’s Public Art Commission (GBPAC), a division of the community and economic development department. A single full-time employee devoted to public arts in Wisconsin’s third largest city is not uncommon. Wisconsin provides less state support …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The consistently high number of COVID-19 cases in the community means a return to in-person learning for Green Bay students is still up in the air. The school board, however, is beginning to plan for what a return could look like when the time comes to make the …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Because village employees are using less paid time off (PTO) this year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suamico village board voted Monday, Nov. 16, to allow them to carry over an additional unused 40 hours into 2021. Village Administrator Alex Kaker said village policy has allowed employees to …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – In keeping with the theme of 2020, the De Pere High School musical was not put together under normal circumstances. “Freaky Friday,” based on the Disney movie with the same name, was put together under the normal time frame, with rehearsals starting in early September. But two weeks …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Concerns were aired during an informational meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, at village hall about the possible impact to boaters with plans to build a bridge across the mouth of Ashwaubenon Creek between Ashwaubomay Park and Aldon Station. The plans are part of the proposed Ashwaubomay River Trail extension …
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By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time we gathered for Thanksgiving in groups large and small, paying no attention to how many or few were with us. Now, we are encouraged to keep it small, or not do it at all. That doesn’t feel …
By Lee Reinch Correspondent DE PERE – As the number of new infections rises to all-time highs and Brown County remains among the top counties in Wisconsin with the highest rates of infection, COVID fatigue among parents in the De Pere school district shows no signs of abating. But schools in the district will remain …
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