Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Green Bay.
A memorial was held on Friday at Wilder Park to honor Lt. Arnie Wolff, the first firefighter in the city to die battling a fire (his sacrifice spurred changes to safety protocols and is commemorated with his name on fire vehicles and a city park).
New playgrounds opened yesterday at 10 transitional homes where children have outdoor play areas designed by EPH (Ecumenical Partnership for Housing) and Leadership Green Bay Team 4.
A ribbon cutting was held at the Jefferson Street site and additional community projects are planned.
Green Bay and the Oneida Nation broke ground on a new splashpad at Ted Fritsch Park on Friday evening.
The site will include spray sites and interactive water features + an Oneida dedication boulder, with construction set to begin in the fall and a planned opening next summer.
Green & Gold Fridays returns as local businesses launch new discounts for fans in Packers gear; Citgo offers lower gas prices while Qdoba provides free chips + queso with any entrée, and posting your look on social media may get you featured on team screens at Lambeau Field.
Dürr CTS will permanently close its manufacturing facility on Prosper Road in De Pere, eliminating 75 jobs.
Layoffs will begin on Oct. 13 and continue in phases through the end of January + affecting welders, logistics coordinators, machine operators and managers.
Former Packers CEO Mark Murphy is now UW-Green Bay's inaugural Executive-in-Residence and will lead a three-part webinar series on football history and evolution.
The classes take place from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 8, Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 10 for $119 each.
Former Packers CEO Mark Murphy, UW-Green Bay's first Executive-in-Residence, will lead a three-part live webinar series on the evolution of American football as part of the continuing education program.
Sessions run from 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 8, Oct 13, and Nov 10 ($119 each).
School supply costs are rising in Green Bay with lists ranging from $84 to $168 per student.
Community Porch at 523 Karl St. will host a free giveaway at 8 a.m. on Aug. 23 while Green Bay First Church at 1460 Shawano Ave. will offer free supplies at 10 a.m.
Titletown Auction Company is hosting online auctions for Newcap’s non-real estate assets at the Oconto facility (1201 Main Street), with the warehouse auction now open for bidding.
The warehouse lot bidding will close Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m., while the office and clinic auction will end Tuesday, Sept. 15, and pickup is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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