Tag Archives: Local News

Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke will not seek reelection
Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke of Vandenbroeck will not seek reelection this year. Steineke says he believes the time is right for a passing of the torch to allow others in the community to ser...
Jonathan Krause Jan 18, 2022

U.S. Navy medical nurse talks about time at Bellin Health
https://www.wbay.com/2022/01/17/us-navy-critical-care-nurse-discusses-helping-bellin-health-with-covid-19-surge/
Terry Kovarik Jan 17, 2022

Whiting Paper Mill site demolition more costly
The costs of demolishing the former Whiting Paper Mill site in Menasha are higher than expected. Most of the building has been brought down. As more is demolished, however, more regulated waste is bei...
Terry Kovarik Jan 17, 2022

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce reschedules winter events
The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce sets new dates for two of its winter events. The Celebrate Fox Cities annual dinner will now by held on April 7th. That was postponed earlier this month due to incre...
Jonathan Krause Jan 17, 2022

Gas prices rise slightly
Gas prices continue to edge up in the Fox Valley. GasBuddy.com reports the average for regular unleaded increased one cent in the Appleton area last week to $2.93 a gallon. Gas prices in Green Bay ros...
Jonathan Krause Jan 17, 2022

ThedaCare pauses elective surgeries
ThedaCare will not perform elective surgeries at any of its facilities for the time being. Chief Medical Officer Doctor Michael Hooker says they do not have a timeline for resuming those services̷...
Jonathan Krause Jan 17, 2022

Snowmobile crash victim identified
The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office releases the name of a Wausaukee woman killed in a snowmobiling accident. Victoria Schwartz was riding on a sled that ran off a trail in the town of Lakewood W...
Jonathan Krause Jan 17, 2022

Finalists and interview set for Kaukauna School Superintendent post
The Kaukauna Area School District announces the three final candidates to be interviewed for the school superintendent’s post. They include Kevin Krutzik who currently serves as Sheboygan High P...
Terry Kovarik Jan 14, 2022

Appleton Library expected to move to former Best Buy during construction
The Appleton Public Library has selected a temporary location while their new building is under construction. Some of the library’s stock and operations may move to the former Best Buy building ...
Jonathan Krause Jan 14, 2022

Bellin Health getting National Guard CNA trainees
Bellin Health is among the Wisconsin health care facilities being aided by the Wisconsin National Guard. Ten national guard Certified Nursing Assistant trainees will assist Bellin staff in working thr...
Terry Kovarik Jan 13, 2022




