By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – It’s officialy a go. The Green Bay school board will transition to a committee structure beginning in June following a unanimous consensus at its May 24 meeting. “(This) will change how we have traditionally done our work, hopefully in a better way,” Board President Eric Vanden Heuvel said. …
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By John McCracken Correspondent SUAMICO – Green Bay developer Base Companies, LLC is used to taking old, historic buildings and turning them into community-focused facilities with retail, housing and green spaces. It also just happens to really enjoy barley, hops, yeast and water when brewed together just right. Base Companies is currently restoring the former …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor ASHWAUBENON – What a difference a year makes for the Green Bay Booyah. Last season, the Booyah were one of the few area teams to play its schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the team played fewer games than its normal Northwoods League slate, it proved it could be done …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor GREENSBORO, N.C. – Steven Hermsen, a 2018 De Pere graduate, said he can thank the numerous injuries he received while playing high school football for helping him win the 2021 NCAA Division III Discus National Championship May 27 in Greensboro, N.C. “I was always a football guy in high school …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – A resolution to pay off bond anticipation notes issued as part of last year’s successful $10.05 million capital referendum was approved May 12 by the school board. Business Director Keith Lucius said paying off $500,000 in debt a year early next month will save the district more than …
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By John McCracken Correspondent ALLOUEZ – For the past two decades, a day in the work-life of Nick Backhaus could include fixing HVAC systems, repairing a washing machine or comparing types of nails found in pieces of wood more than 180 years old. Backhaus, director of operations and restoration manager at Heritage Hill State Park, …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The City of Green Bay unexpectedly found itself in need of nearly $750,000 for a debt service payment for the KI Convention Center expansion project (KI-2), after being denied funds by the county through the Room Tax Stabilization Fund. “This partnership that we’ve had with the county has …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor ASHWAUBENON – The Green Bay Booyah Baseball Club welcomed back fans of all ages Tuesday, June 1, in a Northwoods League game against Fond du Lac. Unfortunately, Mother Nature and shoddy Booyah defense spelled doom in a 10-3 loss to the Dock Spiders at Capital Credit Union Park in Ashwaubenon. …
By Josh Staloch Correspondent PULASKI – The Pulaski softball team got off to a hot start Tuesday, June 1, at Betty Van Lannen field against Ashwaubenon. Ashlyn Szymanski and Peighton Agamaite each homered in the opening inning to kickstart a 6-2 Fox River Classic Conference victory over the Jaguars. The game went five innings before …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – Let me prelude this article by saying I don’t judge people, I’m often called a “dork” by my third-oldest sister, I still watch “Little House on the Prairie,” I sweat lots and exercise daily. My friend Sue from Rhinelander used to hate riding behind me while biking …
