By John McCracken Correspondent ALLOUEZ – For the past two decades, a day in the work-life of Nick Backhaus could include fixing HVAC systems, repairing a washing machine or comparing types of nails found in pieces of wood more than 180 years old. Backhaus, director of operations and restoration manager at Heritage Hill State Park, …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board received an update from Chris Clark, Parks, Recreation and Forestry director, at its May 18 virtual meeting regarding the removal of ash trees within the village. “We have 550 ash trees within our tree population in Allouez,” Clark said. “We have about 5,500 trees …
By Lea Kopke Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Fifteen years ago a group of five people met to play pickleball using portable nets at the Edison Park tennis courts. Now Bob Fry, head of Packerland Pickleball Players and ambassador for the American Pickleball Association, said 50 to 60 people are likely to be playing pickleball at …
By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – The villages of Howard and Suamico announced they have enacted a curfew in effect throughout their municipalities from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., beginning June 5 and ending June 8, unless extended. The announcement is in response to rioting occurring last weekend in the Green Bay area unrelated …
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By Josh Staloch Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board led off its Tuesday, March 17, meeting with COVID-19 updates, confirming the village’s website will be the place to go for information on closures and notices within the village during the developing situation. At villageofallouez.com, residents can also find solutions for online bill payment, as …
By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – St. Matthew Parish was packed with community members Thursday, Nov. 21, wanting to hear about efforts to close Green Bay Correctional Institute (GBCI). The conversation was hosted by JOSHUA, a faith-based organization dedicated to social justice and community building in Brown County. Members from WISDOM, which is the statewide …
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By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – Started in 2004, JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope United For Action) began as a way to encourage social justice and community building. Fifteen years later, the faith-based organization continues to dedicate itself to advancing issues and working for justice in Brown County. As part of the statewide organization WISDOM, …
By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – An Abbot Pennings class of 1975 graduate is entertaining thousands of Wisconsinites every two months from his perch in the Northwoods. Mike Beno is the editor of Our Wisconsin, an 80-page magazine which looks at what makes Wisconsin a great place to live. But before Beno found himself …
By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – Since 1899, Schroeder’s Flowers has bloomed in the Green Bay community, and the family-owned business will be thanking the public with its upcoming 120th anniversary celebration. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12-13, at the Schroeder’s Flowers location at 1530 S. Webster Ave. …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – After 26 years of service to the City of Green Bay and the Village of Allouez, Captain Eric Johnson has retired from the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, walking out of Fire Station 4 for the last time Monday, Aug. 19. Buck, as he was known to those …
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