By Maddie Martin Contributing Writer DEPERE — On Oct. 8, the De Pere Historical Society will celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address at historic Wilson Park. The event will highlight the history of the park, possible plans for the future, as well as lesser-known history regarding De Pere’s involvement in the Civil War. …
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Griesbach tosses BCTA suit on student loan forgivenessBROWN COUNTY – Federal Judge William Griesbach last week threw out a lawsuit filed by a conservative law firm on behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers Association (BCTA) against the Biden Administration’s student loan debt forgiveness plan just days after it was filed. The Wisconsin Institute for Law …
Review completed of officer who grabbed Dillon at soccer matchGREEN BAY – An internal review of an officer’s interaction with Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon at the Manchester City vs. FC Beyern Munich soccer match on July 23 has been completed by the Green Bay Police Department’s Professional Standards Division. “I have sustained …
By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – The De Pere Historical Society (DPHS) is celebrating 50 years chronicling the history of a community many people know and love. But this milestone for the society is just a footnote when looking at all the important people, events and things that weave the historical fabric of De …
By Press Times Staff DE PERE – The De Pere Historical Society announced that it will be staying at its current site at White Pillars Museum located at 403 N. Broadway. The announcement was made at the society’s annual meeting and fundraiser held Oct. 17. The decision to stay at White Pillars, instead of moving …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – How does a drama major end up directing a midsize city’s historical society? Sounds unlikely, on the face of it. But it begins to make sense when you think about it – it’s all about the people. “All of the artifacts and documents and things that we see …
