By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Though the Village Green Golf Course isn’t on track for its best financial year ever, Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom informed the village board Monday, Sept. 23, about the course’s operations still going well. “I expect it to probably end the year less than those other years …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After debating Monday, Sept. 23, whether to appoint someone as municipal judge or wait until a special election to fill the position, the Howard village board voted 5-3 to appoint attorney Brian Stevens, effective Nov. 1, 2019, and ending April 30, 2020. A motion to table action on …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board has approved an agreement with Brown County related to the reconstruction of Marley Street where an interchange is planned on State Highway 29. The board’s motion is contingent upon the village acquiring the right-of-way with the road being reconstructed with a 16-foot, two-way left turn …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village is launching a campaign for staff and residents to save lives. Public Safety Chief Ed Janke informed the village board Monday, Sept. 9, about Stop the Bleed, a Department of Homeland Security initiative developed in response to active shooter events. “Uncontrolled bleeding from post-traumatic injury is …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The site of the former North Star Motel at 1111 N. Military Ave. is being purchased by New Freedom Church for $145,000. The Howard village board approved selling the 3.1 acres of village-owned land at its meeting Monday, Sept. 9. The board’s motion includes a provision the village …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOWARD – On Saturday, Sept. 14, Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary (HEA) will host its Sixth Annual Steps for Pets with a ’60s themed event at Meadowbrook Park in Howard beginning at 10 a.m. “This year is our sixth year and it just felt like an appropriate shout-out to tie 6 …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Starting a Citizens Academy in the village is in the works. The Howard village board directed staff Monday, Aug. 26, to move forward with holding a Citizens Academy this fall. Trustee John Muraski proposed the idea to help community members learn about village government and departmental operations first-hand. …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom informed the village board at its meeting, Monday, Aug. 26, the Village Green Golf Course has reported its best financial results ever since the Village of Howard has owned the course. “It’s the highest operating income we’ve had since we’ve owned the …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – In response to visibility restrictions and safety concerns with vehicles being parked on the curve of Memorial Drive near Duck Creek Parkway, the village board passed a resolution Monday, Aug. 26, to expand the no-parking zone in that area. Geoff Farr, director of public works, said parking on …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – To treat people accused of the same offense uniformly, the Howard village board approved a resolution Monday, Aug. 12, to amend the village’s bond schedule. The amendment was enacted in response to the board previously having adopted an ordinance prohibiting sexting by minors as well as approving a …
