By Ben Rodgers Editor BROWN COUNTY – Keeping communities safe is not an easy task in itself, but add a pandemic and law enforcement becomes an even more concerted effort. “In law enforcement, most of our training revolves around tactical operations, more man-made threats as opposed to health and wellness,” said Captain Jody Lemmens with …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Brown County, Green Bay Fire Chief, David Litton, gave an update to the common council at its Tuesday, May 5, virtual meeting. Litton said as of May 5 there are 1,552 confirmed cases and 11 deaths in the county. …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Air traffic continues in and out of Austin Straubel International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the number of passengers is a small fraction of what there should be this time of year. During April, Marty Piette, airport director, said it typically averages around 2,500 passengers per day …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – Students in the De Pere school district will not have a choice on what grades they receive during the pandemic, but the change won’t hurt GPAs. Nick Joseph, De Pere High School principal, told the school board at its Monday, May 4, meeting any grades for high school …
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced two pilot programs that will safely address a backlog of demand, including waiving the road test for teens looking for their driver’s license. Individuals under age 18, who successfully complete their required training and have the endorsement of a parent or guardian will be able to get …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village has joined other municipalities in Brown County in reducing the cost for bars and restaurants to renew their Class B beer and liquor licenses for 2020-21, which are slated to take effect July 1. The Howard village board had three members present at the village hall …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Though village hall will remain closed through the end of May because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all employees have been asked to return to work. When the state’s Safer at Home order was in effect through April 24, before Gov. Tony Evers extended it through Memorial Day weekend, …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board met virtually Tuesday, April 21, to discuss ways to help local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. “We are all aware of the situation we are in, how it’s affecting our local businesses and how it’s affecting the economy,” said Trevor Fuller, planning and zoning …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – When an organization relies on events and sponsorships to improve the community, a pandemic requires even more support with dwindling resources. “Just like every other small business out there, we’re in uncharted territory,” said Brian Johnson, executive director of On Broadway Inc. “We’re doing everything we can to …
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DE PERE – More than 30 gallons of hand sanitizer have been donated to the City of De Pere’s police and fire/rescue departments thanks to a fundraising challenge presented to De Pere High School students by teacher Chad Michalkiewicz. The product was delivered to City of De Pere department leaders Tuesday, April 21. “Through a …
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