By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – The De Pere Common Council took action on its Phase 1 plan to reopen city facilities and programs at its Tuesday, June 2, meeting. A memo to the city stated there is currently no concise guidance from either the federal or state level and no consistency throughout …
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By Patrick Wood Publisher Dear Reader, As you are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown of the economy have taken an enormous toll on businesses across the state. Newspapers also are a business, and we have seen a huge decline in the advertising revenues that support this newspaper. Many publications in other communities have shut their doors …
By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – With summer unofficially here and a community that has been Safer at Home for more than two months, people may be itching to get outside and support local businesses. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to lift the Safer at Home order early doesn’t mean COVID-19 is no …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – Usually during this time of the year, local graduates and their families are busy planning parties to celebrate the end of an academic career. But this summer, garages and back yards will be emptier than normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are choosing to cancel parties …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Ashwaubomay Lake is not scheduled to open this summer over concerns about the possible spread of COVID-19. After hearing a report Tuesday, May 26, on the status of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department facilities and programs from Director Rex Mehlberg, the Ashwaubenon village board voted to keep Ashwaubomay …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer DE PERE – With a few changes, it’s business as usual at Hilly Haven Golf Course in De Pere. Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, local courses have changed the way they operate. “It’s been a trying time, but I’m grateful we are open and can give people an …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay school board discussed the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future budgets at its Monday, May 18, virtual meeting. Pete Ross, chief of operations, said the district is entering the second year of the state budget, so revenues are predictable for the 2020-21 …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The Class of 2020 at Ashwaubenon High School won’t have to complete a minimum of 24 hours of community service to graduate. The Ashwaubenon school board agreed Wednesday, May 13, to waive that requirement only for this year’s senior class. The change was approved because of the challenge …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer DE PERE – The common council voted Tuesday, May 19, to authorize a $50,000 business relief grant fund be donated to the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce to help small businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution calls for funds for the donation to be drawn from …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay city council heard recommendations from Kevin Vonck, community and economic development director, on how to use federal funds for COVID-19 relief at its Tuesday, May 19, virtual meeting. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, he said the City of Green …
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