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Five vie for spot on Unified School District of De Pere spring ballot

By Lee Reinsch Contributing Writer DE PERE — Four of the five people running for seats on the board of education of the Unified School District of De Pere will proceed on to the election in April, following the Feb. 21 primary. The two winners of the April 4 election will replace David Youngquist and …

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Wisconsin State Reformatory

Green Bay Correctional Institution: Chronic overcrowding

By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief Continued from previous edition: Click here In April 1902, the reformatory was preparing for another addition, which was in dire need. “The new cell house will accommodate, when completed, 192 prisoners, making cell room for a total of 296 inmates. The institution now has nearly 150 inmates and cell room for …

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Ross Rowland

De Pere’s Rowland signs with Northern State football

Center coveted by Division II school By Greg Bates Sports Editor DE PERE – When the Northern State University football coaches started recruiting De Pere’s Ross Rowland, he quickly became the program’s top target on the offensive line. After talks with coaches and an on-campus visit to the Division II school in Aberdeen, S.D., Rowland’s …

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Direct Admit partnership

Green Bay Area Public Schools, UW-Green Bay partner to give students a fair chance

By William Kopp Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – On Feb. 13, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay held a news conference to announce a first-in-the-state Direct Admit partnership with Green Bay Area Public Schools. “The first-in-the-state collaboration will be available to all class of 2024 students in Green Bay Area Public Schools,” a Feb. 10 press …

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Chris Seals

Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight: Chris Seals, Green Bay Southwest basketball, track and field

By William Soquet Contributing Writer Name: Chris Seals Parents: Andrea Herm, Mario Charles (stepdad) Activities: Basketball, track and field Twitter: @Chris23Seals Chris has quietly emerged as an offensive threat for Southwest this year, averaging about 14 points per game. He also participates in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and high jump during track and field …

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St. Vincent Hospital

St. Vincent Hospital: 135 years of serving Green Bay

By Josephine Hinderman Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – This year, HSHS St. Vincent Hospital celebrates 135 years of serving the Green Bay community. Those 135 years are rooted deeply in a history of community, compassion and dedication to providing holistic care. This history starts back in 1888 when four sisters from the Third Order of …

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Michael McChesney, Brendan Mark

SNC’s Mark, McChesney earn silver medals with Team USA

By Rich Palzewic Contributing Writer DE PERE – “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent your country, so it was a no-brainer.” Those were the words of St. Norbert College men’s hockey coach Tim Coghlin regarding allowing three of his players — Brendan Mark, Michael McChesney and Adam Stacho — to participate in the 2023 …

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