Heather Graves, Author at The Press

By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Transit Commission announced a temporary fare reduction for the remainder of 2023 during a press conference held March 22. “Over the past three years many safety precautions have been put in place, expanded service hours, increased frequency and implemented an additional mode of transportation, GBM …

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Apr 2 2023

Jakel named new Ashwaubenon boys’ soccer coach

Ashwaubenon, Sports / By Heather Graves

By Jordon Lawrenz CONTRIBUTING WRITER ASHWAUBENON – Ashwaubenon recently named Zach Jakel as the new boys’ soccer coach. Jakel replaces Ken Vaughn, who served as head coach for two years. “Soccer coaches are hard to come by. Zach really stood out with his passion for the game and his understanding of working with high school …

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Mar 31 2023

Gladwell steps down as Bay Port girls’ basketball coach

Bay Port, Sports / By Heather Graves

‘Outside noise’ took away fun after three seasons By Jordon Lawrenz CONTRIBUTING WRITER After three seasons as head coach of the Bay Port girls’ basketball team, Dennis Gladwell has decided to step down. With a 33-37 overall record with the program, Gladwell left a lasting impact since he first came on as the junior varsity …

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Mar 27 2023

Public safety event works to prepare community for school violence

Green Bay, News / By Heather Graves

By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – On March 16, Green Bay was the site of training to assist schools in deterring, preventing, mitigating and responding to school violence. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) presented best practice recommendations for “Best Practice Recommendations for Multidisciplinary Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management …

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Mar 26 2023

WBAY 70: Turning a profit

Business, History / By Heather Graves

By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief Part II in our series St. Norbert College (SNC) brought the station and the call letters “WTAQ” to Green Bay from Eau Claire. “It means ‘Where tires are quality,’” explained Ted Miller rian. “They never made a profit with the radio stations and the Norbertines were like, ‘you know we love …

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Nov 27 2022

Colorful chronicles this holiday season in Let Me Be Frank’s “A Frank’s Christmas”

City Pages / By Heather Graves

By William KoppInternWith the lighting ceremony of the Peace Tree this last week and the official start of Green Bay’s Christmas season comes another show from Green Bay’s Let Me Be Frank Productions — A Frank’s Christmas. Let Me Be Frank Productions has written and produced over 137 musical comedies throughout the last two decades …

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Nov 26 2022

Window pains head to council

Green Bay, News / By Heather Graves

Landmark commission denies saloon window renovation, owner appeals By Nick WoodCorrespondentGREEN BAY – The owner of a historic building on the corner of Broadway and Dousman Street in downtown Green Bay has appealed the Nov. 16 decision of the Landmarks Commission to deny his request to replace street-level saloon windows with storefront windows. Building owner …

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Nov 24 2022

The fence painter

People of Brown County / By Heather Graves

If you’ve ever wondered who is responsible for the fantastic fence art along Lombardi Ave. near Lambeau Field, meet Chris Handler, lifelong Green Bay resident and a bit of a Packers fan. While some of the homeowners along Lombardi Ave. have in recent years started doing their own fence displays, it was Handler, a handyman …

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Nov 15 2022

Ashwaubenon dance team for the win

Ashwaubenon, News / By Heather Graves

The Ashwaubenon High School Jaguaress Dance Team took 1st Place in Division 3 Pom at the Franklin Saber Showdown Dance Competition on Nov. 5. Submitted Photo

Nov 14 2022

Rebranding the band
The All Volunteer Band keeps great music alive — and free

City Pages / By Heather Graves

By Rick CohlerCorrespondentFor the past 41 years, area music lovers have been treated to free monthly concerts by the All Volunteer Band, formerly the Allouez Village Band. The band was formed in 1981 by area music teacher Robert Seering. Three original members — Sara Wanek, Marge Boulanger and Carol Osgood — are still playing with …

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