By Rich Palzewic Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – Perhaps best known for her work in creating opportunities for Green Bay area youth and women for more than 60 years, Carol Bush passed away this month at the age of 96. Bush was born in 1926 in Milwaukee and moved with her family to Green Bay …
By Greg Bates Sports Editor DE PERE – A coach never forgets when his players provide a water bottle shower in the locker room following a game. That signifies a special moment. St. Norbert men’s basketball coach Gary Grzesk received a celebratory bath following his team’s win in Milwaukee on Jan. 17. “I was pretty …
By William Soquet Contributing Writer Name: Eric Sperduto Parents: Aaron and Jody Sperduto Activities: Football, wrestling, tennis and track and field Eric is seemingly everywhere for the Red Raiders. He was a force on the defensive line last fall, is in the middle of the wrestling season — competing in the heavyweight class — and …
By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-Chief GREEN BAY – On Feb. 21, city of Green Bay voters will narrow a field of four mayoral candidates down to two during its primary election. We reached out to the four candidates to learn more about them and why they are running Following are their responses: Paul Boucher Please provide …
UWGB seeks caregiver crisis solutions By William Kopp Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – The caregiver crisis is a growing issue in northern Wisconsin. As the population of senior citizens rises exponentially, the relative number of caregivers decreases. Northern Wisconsin is expected to have a 72% increase in citizens 65 and older by 2040 while the …
By Jordon Lawrenz Contributing Writer DE PERE – For the first time since 2011, there will be a new track and field coach at De Pere High School. Randy Soquet steps into that role after being an assistant coach for the past five seasons. James Boyd decided to step down after 11 successful seasons with …
By Josephine Hinderman Contributing Writer ASHWAUBENON – On April 4, voters in the Ashwaubenon School District will decide the fate of a $3.9 million referendum. District leaders say the referendum is designed not necessarily to introduce new programs or propose projects, but rather to maintain quality programming that already exists within the district, and that …
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By Rich Palzewic Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – Inspired by the year Wisconsin officially became a state in 1848, former Green Bay East boys’ basketball standout Harry Boyce wanted to offer players from northeastern Wisconsin an opportunity to advance their basketball careers. From Boyce’s dream, Team 1848 — an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) team headquartered …
By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-Chief Part III in a series For Part I, click here. For Part II, click here. On June 23, 1898, the cornerstone for the first wing of the Wisconsin State Reformatory in Green Bay was laid. From there, work progressed on the outer walls, windows, and granite, but installation of the cell …
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West’s Wilson off to strong SO campaign By Greg Bates Sports Editor GREEN BAY – During the offseason, it wasn’t uncommon to find Brandon Wilson at the YMCA on Green Bay’s west side. He was on the basketball court putting up 1,000 shots a day. Wilson’s goal was to improve his game as much as …
