After meeting in closed session Nov. 7, the Hobart village board backed a new five-year contract for Police Chief Randy Bani.

The Howard-Suamico Christmas Parade, presented by the Howard-Suamico Optimist Club, returns at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, for its 50th year.

Ashwaubenon High School held English Learner (EL) Family Night for EL students and their families Nov. 1 to bring more families into the school.

An ordinance to create a planned unit development overlay zoning district for Phase II of the Titletown District was recommended by Plan Commission.

Brown County voters who cast ballots in the Nov. 6 fall general election supported a pair of advisory referendums by 3-to-1 margins.

Chief Deputy Todd Delain has been elected Brown County sheriff for the next four years after defeating Sergeant Tim Thomas.

Some voters in Howard today likely voted in a race for a district they don’t live in, said Chris Haltom, Howard, clerk/treasurer.

After more than $44,000 worth of raises were approved, additional pay hikes are being considered as part of the budget for some of those same staff members.

Bay Port girls’ state golf champion Jo Baranczyk was formally recognized by the Howard-Suamico school board on Monday, Nov. 5.

A resolution to support the Just Fix It campaign for Wisconsin’s transportation system was amended by the Ashwaubenon village board.