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homeless

COVID’s effect on homeless community multifaceted

Oct 9, 202010 min read
Being homeless is a struggle in Brown County, one often dealt with in the shadows. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.
1st

Kitchens challenged by Delorit Jensen for 1st Assembly seat

Oct 8, 20207 min read
Republican incumbent Joel Kitchens faces a challenge from Democrat challenger Kim Delorit Jensen in the 1st Assembly District Nov. 3.
30th

Hansen squares off with Wimberger for 30th

Oct 1, 20207 min read
After advancing from the Aug. 11 primary, Democrat Jonathon Hansen faces Republican Eric Wimberger for the 30th State Senate District Nov. 3.
schools

Schools shift to virtual learning amid growing COVID-19 numbers

Sep 29, 20206 min read
All schools in the Greater Green Bay area joined the Green Bay district in going to virtual instruction with COVID-19 numbers on the rise.
in-person

County budget meeting to be held in-person, virtually 

Sep 24, 20205 min read
The county board will allow in-person and virtual attendance for next month’s budget meeting in an effort to let all supervisors participate amid COVID-19.
prevention

Suicide Prevention Month hits home for local woman

Sep 8, 20204 min read
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Prevention starts by talking about it, by erasing the stigma associated with suicide and mental health.
Lower Fox River

Historic cleanup of Lower Fox River completed after 17 years

Sep 3, 20204 min read
A 17-year cleanup in the Lower Fox River is complete through collaboration between the DNR, the EPA, the USFWS, tribal groups and private organizations.
instruction

Virtual instruction offered to area students

Sep 3, 20205 min read
Districts had discretion from the Department of Public Instruction as to how to offer classes this fall during a continuing public health concern.
property purchase

County board approves Eagle’s Nest property purchase

Sep 2, 20204 min read
The Brown County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of the old Eagle’s Nest property at its meeting Aug. 19 with a 22-3 vote.
Fencing

Pickleball prospers in Brown County

Aug 14, 20204 min read
Fifteen years ago a group of five people met to play pickleball using portable nets at the Edison Park tennis courts. Now it’s a little more popular.
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