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De Pere denies participation limits exemption for county fair
Those planning to head to the Brown County Fair late next month could find it harder to find a parking spot after action from the De Pere Common Council.
Recent COVID spike is cause for concern
A spike in positive COVID-19 test results from younger people is a concern for Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health.
Local districts working together with Education Forward plan
Area school districts intend to use the new Education Forward plan together as a guide to further inform decisions regarding schools opening this fall.
Request absentee ballots now
This cannot be any more straightforward. If you plan to vote absentee in Brown County this August and November, request your absentee ballot now.
COVID-19 task force gives update; budget plans discussed
An update from the COVID-19 Comeback Planning Task Force team was presented at the Monday, June 22, school board meeting.
Congress gives but Congress takes away
The coronavirus pandemic has laid much of the American economy on its back – but a bright spot has made the disaster less crippling than it might have been.
Committees at work, plans to be announced in West De Pere
Amy LaPierre, director of curriculum, informed the school board that Aug. 3 is when she hopes a decision will be made about the reopening of schools.
Sleep issues arise for students due to online classes
A student’s sleep schedule is typically ruled by school hours, extracurricular activities and after-school jobs, but that has been completely altered.
Plan drafted for student-athletes to return in Ashwaubenon
A plan drafted to bring back student-athletes was presented to the Ashwaubenon school board by Nick Senger, high school activities director.
Howard board to continue remote meeting option
As long as the village has an emergency declaration in effect related to COVID-19, village board members will be able to participate in remote meetings.