On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Greater Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce surprised its 2024 Golden Apple recipients. The local teachers were recognized in the areas of professionalism, leadership and innovation.

Wello, a Green Bay based non-profit organization, has been awarded $180,000 in grant funding by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).

During On Broadway’s annual “State of the Broadway District,” held Feb. 20 at Gather, the organization presented updates on district projects, new developments and district impact for 2023, through which On Broadway Executive Director Brian Johnson said, “collaboration is key.”

On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Cherry Starr, widow of Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr passed away at the age of 89 after an ongoing battle with cancer.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reported that Wisconsin consumers lost $75,930,415 to fraud, with a median loss of $400, in 2023.

The Oneida Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program promotes the cultural, educational and social development of Native students at Lombardi Middle School.

Over the last 15 to 20 years, the Port of Green Bay has established an annual custom, maintaining its “First Ship Contest” — a nautical guessing game.

The electric streetcar, or trolley, first appeared in Wisconsin in Appleton in 1886 and slowly worked its way to Fort Howard and Green Bay.

On Tuesday Feb. 13, area law enforcement and residents were recognized during the Brown County Sheriff’s Office Benevolent Association meeting held at Rock Garden Supper Club, in Green Bay.

Multiple seats will be contested on the Green Bay City Council, as the spring election is held on April 2.