By Janelle Fisher City Pages Editor GREEN BAY ‑ Alumni of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) gathered at the Lambeau Field Johnsonville Tailgate Village last Friday night for an evening of recognition and networking, with the main event being the awarding of the college’s three alumni awards. “We love this event to have alumni come …
By Kris Leonhardt/Shane Fitzsimmons Press Times/Star-News staff GREEN BAY – To address the need for workforce in the area’s manufacturing industry, the Gene Haas Foundation has infused $500,000, assisting Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in growing talent in northeast Wisconsin. “This partnership with Gene Haas Foundation will provide financial support for our students and resources …
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Green Bay School BoardProposed referendum updateThe School Board reviewed an updated list of proposed referendum projects during its work session Monday, July 11, as the need to take action on whether to send the plan to a referendum vote in November would need to happen at the next regular board meeting. “This is laid out …
Steineke announces resignation from assemblyWISCONSIN – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) announced Monday, July 11, that he will resign from the state Assembly effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The announcement follows his January announcement that he would not be seeking another term in office. “After announcing in January that I would …
By Heather GravesEditor GREEN BAY – Having the opportunity to attend college is an accomplishment many strive for to help broaden career options. However, attending college isn’t always in the cards for everyone. “As bilingual, we speak some English, but sometimes not much, so sometimes you think maybe you won’t be able to do anything …
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By Jim Paul Staff Intern ASHWAUBENON – The dream of an eighth grade student from Ashwaubenon’s Parkview Middle School will soon come true when he competes in a televised cooking competition at this year’s School Nutrition Association (SNA) of Wisconsin’s annual conference. The conference, geared toward any and all school nutrition staff, is spicing things …
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By Heather Graves Editor GREEN BAY – After completing a ten-week training academy, 13 new recruits have joined the ranks of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department. “They are already trained and certified as firefighters when they come in,” Ryan Hintz, president of local 141 Green Bay Area Professional Firefighters, said. “They are taught how …
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By Heather Graves Staff Writer GREEN BAY – Regardless of age, gender, race or social-economic status, the 21st century economic ecosystem in Greater Green Bay is full of diversity, thanks in part to the Greater Green Bay Chamber. From an industrial control fabricating company to an online venture supporting underprivileged children, though the ideas, products, …
By Heather Graves Staff Writer GREEN BAY – Green Bay will stick with 12 aldermanic districts, after the City Council selected a redistricting map at its Oct. 5 meeting. Alderpersons looked at four proposed maps based on the 2020 census. The council quickly rejected proposed maps that called for 13 or 15 districts. Though some …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico School District timed the market just right and was recently able to upgrade its fleet of nearly 7,800 Apple devices at no additional cost. Every student and staff member in the district receives an Apple device for educational purposes, and with a high demand for electronics, now …
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