By Frank Hermens Correspondent Picnics are back. As a kid growing up in Denmark, I looked forward to three events: The Maribel Picnic, All Saints Picnic and the Denmark Horse Pull. Growing up Catholic, I was aware of all these magical events happening all summer at all these different churches. My favorite, of course, was …
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. –The Green Bay Booyah picked up where they left off before the Northwoods League All-Star break. The Booyah defeated the Battle Creek Bombers Thursday, July 22, in Michigan, 12-4. Green Bay got on the board first in the opening frame when Max Wagner (Clemson) drove in Dalton Pearson (Georgia State) with a …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – With the recent completion of the baseball season, the Fox River Classic Conference (FRCC) released its awards. Locally, Ashwaubenon, Bay Port, De Pere, Green Bay Preble, Green Bay Southwest, Notre Dame Academy and Pulaski compete in the FRCC. Bay Port won the league with a 17-1 record. …
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By Lea Kopke Staff Writer GREEN BAY – Two tribal elders said they’re troubled by an emergency act the Oneida Nation Business Council (OBC) passed, which they said was crafted to take away the power of the General Tribal Council (GTC). Yvonne Metivier, a tribal elder, said while she understood the purpose of the OBC’s …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – A strip of roadway formerly known as James Street Parkway became Michael J. Walsh Plaza July 14 as the city officially dedicated and renamed the space in honor of the former longtime mayor. Dozens of people gathered in the paved commons to honor Walsh, including city staff, past …
By John McCracken Correspondent GREEN BAY – Dozens of plastic water bottles have found a new home on Adams Street in downtown Green Bay. They’re not in a recycling bin, rather attached to a giant jellyfish. “Salva Jelly” is a new permanent sculpture created with recycled and reused materials, such as scrap metal, reclaimed wood …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – A decade and a half ago, college student Amanda Reitz of Ashwaubenon founded Happily Ever After (HEA) Animal Sanctuary. It’s been a family affair ever since. To mark its 15th anniversary, Happily Ever After is hosting a series of events for animal lovers, from snuggle hours to a top …
By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – It’s easy to see the heightened scrutiny in recent years of social media usage by local elected officials – at all levels of government. Locally, there’s been a state representative, county supervisor and city alderperson who’ve found themselves in hot water for their social media usage. The state …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent SEYMOUR – Ryan Goltz has made a name for himself as a basketball coach at high schools around Green Bay. After 10 years of stints at Green Bay West, Green Bay East, Green Bay Southwest and Ashwaubenon, Goltz is ready for his next challenge. He recently took over as the Seymour …
By Murray Gleffe Correspondent Name: Sergio Garcia Nickname: Serg Activity: Boys’ soccer Sergio Garcia was a member of the Green Bay Preble boys’ soccer team this spring. He led the Hornets to a sectional final berth where they fell one goal short of going to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament. Garcia said Premier League games …
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