By Heather GravesEditor BROWN COUNTY – The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade continues to spark rallies throughout the country, including right here in Greater Green Bay. Nearly immediately after the news of the court’s decision was made public, protesters of all ages hit the streets in protest. The high court’s decision leaves …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – Unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election are in, and there will be some new faces representing the area in Madison. In the 30th Senate District, which includes portions of Brown, Oconto and Marinette counties, Republican Eric Wimberger defeated Democrat Jonathon Hansen, 47,945 votes to 39,711, …
By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – Looking for his fourth consecutive term, Republican incumbent John Macco is being challenged by Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a Democrat, for the seat representing the 88th Assembly District. Macco received 53 percent of the vote in 2018, edging out Tom Sieber with 46 percent. After graduating from Green Bay …
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Over the decades, the League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay (LWVGGB) has become a household name when it comes to local, county, state and national elections. “The league is unique as it embraces diversity and inclusion,” said Karen Schley, a LWVGGB board member in charge of …
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By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – Following last week’s filing deadline for legislative candidates, three contested primaries have materialized for districts in parts of Brown County. In the 90th Assembly District, Democratic incumbent Staush Gruszynski faces a primary challenge Aug. 11 from Kristina Shelton, a Green Bay school board member, in Gruszynski’s bid for …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – Be Great: Graduate (BGG), a mentoring program through the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay aimed at helping at-risk students graduate on time, is expanding locally and statewide. “Nine years ago, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay utilized a small grant to launch …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – After state funding to help build a new visitor center in the Green Bay area wasn’t included in Gov. Tony Evers’ approved biennial budget, another effort has been introduced to provide a $2 million state grant for the project. Evers was on hand for a press conference Monday, …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer GREEN BAY – Though Brown County is applying for grant money to help purchase three parcels along Nicolet Drive for a safe harbor on the Bay of Green Bay, an effort is now underway to convince the county to not pursue the project. The possible acquisition of the 4.54-acre Eagles …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer GREEN BAY – State Rep. John Macco (R-Ledgeview) held three listening sessions Monday, May 13, to speak with his constituents in the 88th Assembly District, which includes portions of Green Bay and De Pere, along with Bellevue, Glenmore and much of Ledgeview. His final listening session of the day in …
By Press Times Staff The race for the 88th Assembly District features incumbent John Macco versus challenger Tom Sieber. Macco has held the seat since 2014. He is the founder and former president of of two local businesses. Sieber serves on the Brown County Board of Supervisors, where he recently was elected to his fourth …
