By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – People once again will be able to buy drinks and stroll with them legally through the downtown De Pere farmers markets. On Tuesday, June 1, the De Pere Common Council approved a recommendation from the License Committee for a special permit for Definitely De Pere for the markets. …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The Ashwaubenon school board voted last month to approve 278 new open enrollment requests from non-resident students, with less than one-sixth as many students living in the district granted permission to attend school elsewhere in 2021-22. “We’ve had more applications (for open enrollment) than we’ve had in a …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association recently released the postseason softball brackets. Regional play begins Wednesday, June 9. Regional semifinal games are Monday, June 14, followed by regional final games Wednesday, June 16. Sectionals will begin Monday, June 21. Locally, Green Bay Preble, The No. 1-ranked Division 1 …
By John McCracken Correspondent BELLEVUE – In a 3-2 vote May 26, the Bellevue village board approved the extension of its $20 per-vehicle wheel tax resolution through the end of 2023. Trustees Dave Kaster and Adam Gauthier voted against the motion while Trustees John Sinkler, Tom Katers and Village President Steve Soukup voted to extend …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer SEYMOUR – At the city council meeting last month, Seymour Business District Council (SBDC) board members met with city leaders about the group’s willingness to collaborate with businesses in Seymour. Members Madilyn Heinke, Tashia Leisgang, Courtney Heagle and Kayla Raether each took a turn to introduce themselves and talk about …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and capacity limits put a damper on summer plans. This year, staff shortages could limit the city’s summer programming options. “We are facing, going into our summer opening here with playgrounds, a significant staff shortage,” Recreation Superintendent James Anderson said. Anderson …
ASHWAUBENON – With the recently updated guidance issued from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) saying fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask in most situations, the Green Bay Packers have updated the COVID-19 protocols for visitors to Lambeau Field and Titletown. The organization is no longer requiring masks to …
MEQUON – The Green Bay Booyah shut out the Lakeshore Chinooks at Kapco Park on Monday night in Mequon, 5-0. Green Bay, members of the Northwoods League, now has a three-game winning streak and improved to 3-5 overall on the season with the win. Eight different players in the starting lineup recorded at least one …
By Lea Kopke Staff Writer ALLOUEZ – Public Works Director Sean Gehin reported during the Allouez village board’s June 1 meeting on whether compression-braking can be prohibited on parts of State Highway 172. Gehin said the question came about because of concerns about the volume of traffic noise coming from the region. A member of …
By Kevin Naze Correspondent For many Wisconsin kids, opening day on the lakes/rivers doesn’t “o-fish-ally” arrive until schools close for summer vacation. Across the state, that time is now, and it’s a great opportunity to introduce youngsters to the sport you’ve grown to love. Many years ago, National Fishing Week had “Catch a Smile” as …
