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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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – Local healthcare systems want people to know facilities are safe and patients are welcome to resume receiving routine services. “We’re open for everyone,” said Chris Woleske, president and CEO of Bellin. “We’re doing surgical procedures based upon need and the patient’s desire to have it done now, and …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer SUAMICO – At its Monday, May 18, meeting, the Howard-Suamico school board discussed whether now is a good time to plan for a referendum question in April 2021. “We are doing our best to be clear, concise and consistent in our communications,” said Superintendent Damian LaCroix. “The last time we …
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MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced a $1 billion statewide effort to support COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, acquisition of needed supplies, emergency operations, and resources for local communities throughout Wisconsin. The effort is funded by $1.17 billion in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars. Recognizing that testing and contact tracing are …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – Village residents having trouble paying their utility bills in full because of serious financial stress resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the loss of a job or a layoff, have the option of paying in installments, Hobart Administrator Aaron Kramer informed the village board at its Tuesday, …
By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – Since Gov. Tony Evers’ original Safer at Home order has gone into place, people’s lives have changed and that change affects everyone differently. With the COVID-19 pandemic, people are meeting online, wearing masks to the grocery store and adapting to a changing world that deprives humans of the …
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