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Community service waived for 2021 Ashwaubenon graduates

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – For the second year in a row, the district’s high school seniors won’t have to complete a minimum of 24 hours of community service to graduate. The Ashwaubenon school board agreed Wednesday, Sept. 30, to waive the requirement again because of the challenge of performing community service with …

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homeless

COVID’s effect on homeless community multifaceted

By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Homelessness has been a struggle in Brown County, one often dealt with in the shadows. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, putting extra strain on an already vulnerable population. “There has been a dramatic increase in the number of community members needing help,” said Terri …

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De Pere schools keeping virtual instruction through Nov. 6

By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – The De Pere school board learned at a committee meeting Monday, Oct. 5, district schools will remain closed to in-person instruction through at least Nov. 6. “Based on some of the information you’ve heard today and the information being given throughout the week through the medical community, it’s …

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Green Bay hires voter navigators to help with election during pandemic

By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The City of Green Bay isn’t wasting any time putting grant money received from The Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), to use with the hiring of a handful of short-term employees to help residents through the election during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four voter navigators will work …

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Criteria for reopening schools debate continues in Green Bay

By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – It’s been nearly two months since the Green Bay school board decided to start the 2020-21 school year virtually, and after a half dozen meetings and hours of discussion it’s still unclear what criteria will be used to decide when to return to in-person instruction. No vote was …

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Green Bay area

Green Bay area one of the worst COVID hotspots in the nation

By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – With the Green Bay metro area as one of the worst in the country for COVID-19 cases, Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health wants people to break the chain. “This virus can’t live on its own,” Rai said. “If you’re positive with COVID-19, it’s going …

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Schools shift to virtual learning amid growing COVID-19 numbers

By Ben Rodgers Editor BROWN COUNTY – All school districts in the Greater Green Bay area joined the Green Bay district in going to virtual instruction with COVID-19 numbers on the rise. On Friday, Sept. 25, the Howard-Suamico, Ashwaubenon and De Pere school districts joined the Green Bay school district in moving to virtual instruction. …

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