By Kris Leonhardt Press Times Editor-in-chief On June 23-24, Stevens Point artist Kiba Freeman completed two trail paintings along Ledgeview’s East River Trail, as the third set of installations in the town’s beautification project. Beautification Committee Chair Nicole Can Helden said that the public art project creates a “vibrant atmosphere that contributes to the quality …
De Pere City Council City to share the road with LedgeviewDE PERE — The City of De Pere and the Town of Ledgeview will share the costs to pave Ledgeview Road and Lone Oak Road between the two municipalities. The De Pere Common Council this week authorized an intergovernmental agreement stating as much.According to terms …
By Heather Graves Correspondent LEDGEVIEW – Though the physical location of St. Mary Catholic Church has moved since the parish opened its doors in 1869, the community has remained strong. Now celebrating its 150th anniversary, St. Mary parishioners look to celebrate its roots, while looking toward the future. “150 years is a milestone,” said Rev. …
By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – The county board put their unanimous support behind the southern De Pere bridge plan, which is once again gaining momentum. At their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16, supervisors voted to reallocate $600,000 from the Highway ZZ account to fund half of the environmental impact study for the southern bridge …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – Pending environmental studies, headaches for those traveling over the Fox River in rush-hour traffic could be on their way to alleviation. A second bridge between the east and west sides could be just the panacea, according to some. The De Pere Common Council got an update on the …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – With enrollment numbers projected to jump over the next several years, the De Pere school board looked at the feasibility of expanding Foxview Intermediate School and De Pere Middle School. At a committee meeting Monday, May 6, representatives from Berners-Schober Associates showed conceptual drawings and results of studies …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – The topic of new or soon to be built residential development in the area took up a small chunk the Monday, Nov. 19, meeting of the De Pere school board. It’s pertinent to the school district because of the subdivisions’ potential effect upon the future student enrollment 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 …
