By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – For the sixth straight year, the Howard-Suamico School District is seeking a tax rate of $9.19 per $1,000 of home value. The school board approved the preliminary 2020-21 budget at its annual meeting Monday, Sept. 28. “Most important, the tax (rate) is flat,” said Scott Jandrin, board treasurer. “You …
By Patrick J. Wood Publisher Dear Reader, A defining human quality is the ability to imagine what another person is going through, to have compassion for their suffering and to want to relieve their pain. In many ways this is what Jesus inspired us to do. It is why His words in Matthew 25:35 and …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer SEYMOUR – A trio of Seymour employees were honored Sept. 28 at the common council meeting for their response to an incident that occurred this spring. Officer TJ Hilgenberg and rescue workers Mary Greuel and Katie Katch were each presented with plaques for their roles in the arrest of a …
By Press Times Staff SUAMICO – The village board agreed Sept. 21 to lower the speed limit on St. Francis Park Drive from 35 to 25 mph. Residents in the area overwhelmingly favored the lower speed limit, which was also recommended by the village’s Health and Safety Committee. Public Works Director Andy Smits said the …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village plans to spend more than $1 million to purchase four new dump/snow plow trucks. The Howard village board approved a motion Monday, Sept. 28, to purchase two tandem axle and two single axle dump/snow plow trucks from Packerland International and Monroe Truck for $1,079,644. Director of …
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By Josh Staloch Correspondent GREEN BAY – The Halloween season has arrived, which means the scare grounds behind the Beja Shriners building at Taylor and Bond are buzzing with creepiness as this year’s haunted house comes together under the unique circumstances brought on by COVID-19. Some are familiar with just how scary Green Bay Fear …
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – It’s been nearly two months since the Green Bay school board decided to start the 2020-21 school year virtually, and after a half dozen meetings and hours of discussion it’s still unclear what criteria will be used to decide when to return to in-person instruction. No vote was …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – After advancing from the Aug. 11 primary, Democrat Jonathon Hansen faces Republican Eric Wimberger for the 30th State Senate District Nov. 3. The seat is being vacated by Sen. Dave Hansen, who will retire after holding it since 2001. Jonathon is Dave’s nephew and has served on the …
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The November election is about a month away, and the City of Green Bay is helping facilitate a safe and efficient experience this go-around. “We are trying to achieve safe voting in the middle of a pandemic,” said Celestine Jeffreys, chief of staff. To achieve that, the city …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – With the Green Bay metro area as one of the worst in the country for COVID-19 cases, Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health wants people to break the chain. “This virus can’t live on its own,” Rai said. “If you’re positive with COVID-19, it’s going …
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