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Dentistry changes with COVID-19
Shutting down in mid-March, Dr. Brian Schaefer said his office has come back better than before in the fight against COVID-19.
Contested primaries to be held in three local legislative races
Following last week’s filing deadline for legislative candidates, three contested primaries have materialized for districts in parts of Brown County.
Brown County Fair proceeding in August
As it stands now, the Brown County Fair plans to return for Aug. 19-23 with the full fair experience, according to event organizers.
Graduation parties change with COVID-19
Usually during this time of the year, local graduates and their families are busy planning parties to celebrate the end of an academic career.
Community support still needed for nonprofits
Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, local nonprofit groups are still seeking support in Brown County and beyond.
Brown County remains under Safer at Home order until May 20Â
Brown County will retain a Safer at Home order until at least Wednesday, May 20.Â
Standalone or strip-mall based retail stores can open with restrictions
All standalone or strip-mall based retail stores can offer in-person shopping for up to five at a time while maintaining social distancing practices.
Policing during a pandemic, changes made amid COVID-19
Keeping communities safe is not an easy task in itself, but add a pandemic and law enforcement becomes an even more concerted effort.
Wisconsin DOT waiving road tests for teens
The DOT announced two programs that will safely address a backlog of demand, including waiving road tests for teens looking for their driver’s license.Â
Dispute over event permits lands in Seventh Circuit
The Seventh Circuit heard oral arguments via telephone in a dispute over whether Hobart can force the Oneida Nation to get a permit for an annual festival.