By Charles Collier Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – For all its grandeur and aesthetics, one would be forgiven for failing to recognize the subtleties built into the Resch Expo unveiled by PMI Entertainment Group last week. It will be more difficult to overlook the diversity and frequency of events the new facility will offer for decades into …
ASHWAUBENON – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with officials representing Resch Expo partners, celebrated the opening of the 127,000-square-foot-facility Wednesday, Jan. 20. “This $93 million project is going to wow people,” said Streckenbach. “It’s going to complement the Stadium District, allowing Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin to continue to be competitive in attracting businesses …
By John McCracken Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Thanks to a mostly mild winter up to this point, Brown County parks have seen an uptick in visitors using the trail system. Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese said county parks have seen a continuation of users who visited or purchased permits in the spring of 2020, …
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By John McCracken Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – From conception to estimated completion, the South Bridge Connector project in De Pere will take upwards of 64 years to finish, and at this point in time there are questions still to be answered. A bridge in south De Pere was recommended in the 1968 Brown County Comprehensive …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Being homeless is challenging, especially during the holiday season. “The holidays can be difficult for our guests,” said Alexa Priddy, director of community engagement for St. John’s Homeless Shelter. “Reminding them of family they may have lost, resolutions that didn’t stick and the dreams they have that have …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – The number of people who signed up for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has decreased in Brown County, but officials urge people looking for coverage to take advantage during open enrollment. According to the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) in 2019, …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – For the first time in more than three decades, all 26 county supervisors unanimously approved the county budget, something county executive Troy Streckenbach credits to his team’s plan to lower taxes, while still providing county residents with necessary services. “Despite Brown County’s struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, this …
By Press Times Staff NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – Times have been set for the area trick-or-treating and, with a couple of exceptions, they look a lot like any other year in spite of the recent spike in Wisconsin’s COVID-19 numbers. “Definitely wear your masks,” said Kimberly Hess from the Center For Childhood Safety in Ashwaubenon. “Avoid …
BROWN COUNTY – The county has announced the location of the South Bridge Connector and the signing of significant documents which advance the Brown County South Bridge Connector project. On Friday, Oct. 16, officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Final Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – Looking for his fourth consecutive term, Republican incumbent John Macco is being challenged by Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a Democrat, for the seat representing the 88th Assembly District. Macco received 53 percent of the vote in 2018, edging out Tom Sieber with 46 percent. After graduating from Green Bay …
