Years ago, Amy Mazzariello, now of West De Pere, worked in a bookstore in Portland, OR and got a taste for bookselling. After returning to the area in 2006, she began working at the Readers Loft and then, when the owner decided to retire, Mazzariello brought it in 2019. She relocated the store to Washington …
By Greg Bates Sports editor Boone Kirst might have a few tough decisions to make when he’s competing in athletics his senior year. A three-sport athlete at Ashwaubenon, he’s being recruited by colleges to play baseball and football. Kirst, who also is a starter on the boys’ basketball team, might have to narrow down his …
By Josh Staloch Correspondent GREEN BAY – Earlier this year, 24-year-old Rutger Klemencic – completely healthy by all accounts at the time – suddenly fell ill. Within a week of his initial symptoms, Klemencic was on life support, fighting a virus that was attacking his heart. Three weeks into his time on life support, a …
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By Nick Wood Acting Editor ASHWAUBENON – “Oh my gosh,” said receptionist Donna Nikodem when asked how she likes her company’s new digs in the US Venture Center building on the west end of Ashwaubenon’s Titletown District. “It’s so bright with all the windows – I was at the other building for 21 years – …
By Heather Graves Editor NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Over the past 110 years, thousands of students have looked to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) to give them a leg up in launching their skilled-trade career. “These are the people that you need every day,” NWTC president Dr. Jeffrey Rafn said. “They’re your neighbors that are doing …
By Heather Graves Editor NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – For the past 50 years, everyday volunteers doing everyday things have made a difference in thousands of children’s lives throughout Northeast Wisconsin. “Our program is carried out by an army of volunteers in the community,” Monica McClure, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin, said. …
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By Brooke Hafs Correspondent GREEN BAY – As the temperature starts to creep up, so are plants throughout downtown Green Bay. Walking down the sidewalks you’ll notice new growth in various places for visitors, residents and even insects to enjoy. The Broadway District Each year, Justin Kroening, owner of Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, is tasked …
By Heather Graves Editor DE PERE – Kitty Johnson described her new role as president and CEO of the De Pere Area Chamber as her dream job – following that of wife, mom and grandma – and with one month under her belt, she said she can’t wait for what’s next. “My favorite job, honestly, …
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By Kira Doman Correspondent GREEN BAY – Eliza Cussen and Elizabeth Paulson, founders of Divorcist, a gift-registry site geared toward the recently single, said they take pride in breaking the stigma in divorce. After combining their creative ideas for years, Paulson and Cussen said they were inspired to launch Divorcist by a few different situations …
By Heather Graves Editor BROWN COUNTY – From retail stores and restaurants to daycares and school districts – the list of job vacancies throughout the area is long. Teacher shortages are an issue school systems have grappled with for years – and a global pandemic surely didn’t help. Many area districts said the amount of …
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