By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer ALLOUEZ – At its meeting last month, the Allouez village board unanimously approved the purchase of two kayak launches. One will be placed at Green Isle Park on the East River and the other at Kayaker’s Point on West Lazarre Street on the Fox River. “We were able to acquire …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – Despite Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, which went into effect Aug. 1, the De Pere Common Council passed its own mask ordinance at its Tuesday, Aug. 4, virtual meeting. Because the original ordinance didn’t pass with a unanimous vote at the July 28 special meeting, a …
By Phil Clampitt Blair Chair of Communication UW–Green Bay GREEN BAY – Cataclysmic worldwide events like COVID-19 often prompt people to reflect in life-changing ways. Long-forgotten assumptions surface. New perspectives emerge about well-established habits. Forced behavioral changes may foster novel and healthier responses to everyday events. Consider the musings and lifestyle questions listed here that …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – Erica Berger no longer has the “interim” title after being appointed clerk-treasurer Tuesday, Aug. 4, by the village board. Berger was a deputy clerk-treasurer before becoming the interim clerk-treasurer April 24 upon Mary Smith retiring. Berger will be on a six-month probationary period as the clerk-treasurer, effective immediately, …
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By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, Why is it that we wait until special occasions to recognize the people we love in our life? From birthdays and anniversaries to holidays and all other forms of special occasions, why do we put aside and reserve our gratitude, love and care for others to designated times of the …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The Ashwaubenon Public Safety Officers’ Association (APSOA) and two of the union’s officers are seeking to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against them in Brown County Circuit Court by former Village Manager Allison Swanson. Swanson – who is also identified in court records as Allison Buckley and married …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – In anticipation of the current elected clerk-treasurer leaving the position, the village board voted Tuesday, July 28, to amend Ashwaubenon’s charter ordinance. The amendment strikes language related to the clerk-treasurer being an elected position and adds wording to separate the clerk and treasurer as two appointed positions. Like …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Following last week’s emergency order from Gov. Tony Evers requiring face coverings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the village board discussed the issue Monday, Aug. 3, with three of the seven members not wearing masks at village hall. Village President Laura Nelson requested the matter be …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Plans to convert a portion of the former Gordman’s building at 2351 Holmgren Way into an indoor concert auditorium were backed Tuesday, Aug. 4, by the village Site Plan Review Committee and Plan Commission. Community Development Director Aaron Schuette said Performa Inc., at the request of property owner …
Auditorium could be coming to former Gordman’s building Read More »
By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – The Republican primary for the 89th Assembly District Aug. 11 features long-time incumbent John Nygren and political newcomer Andi Rich. Nygren was first elected to the Assembly in 2006 and currently serves as the chair of the Committee of Finance and co-chair of the Joint Committee of Finance. …
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