By Heather Graves Editor GREEN BAY – The universal mask mandate within Green Bay schools remains in effect, but the School Board provided more direction Monday, Dec. 13, on when it could end. “It’s a step toward being mask-optional,” Trustee Andrew Becker said. Trustees unanimously adopted an updated policy that enacts an automatic trigger for …
By Heather Graves Editor DE PERE – Grace Fuss – creator of local nonprofit Fighting Cancer with Grace – said she is driven by a single goal, to create happiness for cancer patients and their families. The 15-year-old West De Pere High School student has donated more than 100 care packages to area patients battling …
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By Heather Graves Editor BROWN COUNTY – The mission of local charity Handbags for Hope is to let women know they are not alone. “In its simplest form, Handbags For Hope is an organization run by women, to help women who might not be able to help themselves,” Co-founder Kathy Kurowski said. The effort started …
By Erin Hunsader Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – “Buy local” is a common phrase heard, especially around the holidays, to help garner support for Greater Green Bay local businesses. Buying online, however, can be done from the comfort of the couch while wearing sweatpants and sipping coffee, with a few clicks and selected items are …
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By Heather Graves Editor GREEN BAY – The School Board spent nearly two hours Monday, Dec. 6 focused on the future. The district is looking to hire a consulting firm to help develop an updated facilities master plan. Board President Eric Vanden Heuvel said the board’s discussion was a continuation of the conversation from November’s …
By Kristina Shelton 90th Assembly District Wisconsin is known for its cheese, football, and beer. Unfortunately, we’re also known for one other thing – our political divisiveness. But here’s something political we should all agree on – for working families to thrive, communities need sustainable investment to provide the resources needed to live, work, and …
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By Donna Schuld Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – The storied history of the Brown County Bookmobile – a library on wheels – dates back to the late 1940s. Though the vehicle itself has evolved over the past seven decades, Brown County Library Community Engagement Manager Susan Lagerman said the philosophy behind the Bookmobile – to provide …
By Erin Hunsader Staff Writer HOWARD – With the demolition of the former pickle factory building, located at 2014 Glendale Ave. in the Village of Howard, imminent following approval by the village board last month, those connected to the building’s history can’t help but look back at its past and the connections it had with …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – After meeting in closed session Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Village Board approved a development agreement with New Wall Street, LLC, for the construction of a four-story, 38-condominium-unit building in Centennial Centre. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer said the agreement has tax incremental financing incentives, which include a reduced cost …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The Legion Park playground will be the first beneficiary of Voyageur Park’s beer garden revenue. The De Pere Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 7, to direct $28,292 from the beer gardens’ first two seasons – which totals $135,000 – to upgrade the 20-year-old playground. Though Alderperson Dan …
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