By Ben Rodgers Editor From now until April 30, parents have the opportunity to select a different school district for their children to attend other than the one they live in – well sort of. The state’s open enrollment period is now open, but not all area districts are. For example, West De Pere is …
By Ben Rodgers Editor On the bright side, at least it was a dry cold. It’s not often that Green Bay is colder than the South Pole, but that was the case last week. Throw a blizzard in before the cold snap and we are reminded just how harsh Mother Nature can be. To give …
By Ben Rodgers Editor Christmas can be a challenging time of the year if you are celebrating with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Nationwide, the disease affects some 5.7 million people with more than 16 million people caring for those with Alzheimer’s. In Wisconsin, there are 110,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor A wise man once told me “When legends play in your town, you go and see them.” Unfortunately, I will likely miss the Paul McCartney concert on June 8 due to tickets in my price range being sold out at an amazing rate. Say what you will about McCartney, but the …
By Ben Rodgers Editor It’s a wonderful time of the year, with all the kids jingle-belling, and everyone telling you to be in good cheer. So keep Christmastime wonderful and avoid a trip to the emergency room by watering your live Christmas tree. While many of us use artificial trees (we have three in our …
By Ben Rodgers Editor The way we all consume media has changed. As a newspaper company we are well aware of this. That is why we will launch a paywall effective Oct. 12. The Press Times is the only news source in the greater Green Bay area to have a 100 percent dedicated focus on …
By Ben Rodgers Editor When I was chatting with a village administrator recently he made a valid point, it’s always good to know where you’ve been before you continue forward. Our new name, The Press Times, is as much of an homage to our past as it is a view into our future. The Ashwaubenon …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor Editor’s note: As editor of this publication I rarely get the opportunity to toot my own horn. That’s what this piece does, as it will likely never happen again. The following is a story of devotion, want, heartbreak, confusion, luck, triumph and above all, a complete and total descent into …
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