By Ben Rodgers Editor BROWN COUNTY – As it stands now, the Brown County Fair plans to return for Aug. 19-23 with the full fair experience, according to event organizers. “We are a mid-August fair start date, and you look at all their different steps, phase one, two, three (of the Badger Bounce Back Plan) …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The village will be eligible for a reimbursement of up to $156,056 through a grant program being administered through the Wisconsin Department of Administration to assist local governments in covering unbudgeted expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hobart Administrator Aaron Kramer informed the village board Tuesday, June 2. …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The first phase to reopen village recreational facilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic was approved with an amendment Monday, June 1, by the Suamico village board. Phase I took effect at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, which is the only specific date identified in the plan. …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor ASHWAUBENON – The Green Bay Booyah and Capital Credit Union Park have a plan in place for when baseball begins. Intending to start the season in early July, the Booyah said they will continue to adhere to the guidance efforts provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – Those with court-mandated treatment as a result of crimes involving intoxicants have a little more flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of sentences, judges may require either an operating while intoxicated/driving under the influence assessment or an alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) assessment for offenses like …
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 …
