Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
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🏘️ Community
After severe storms on June 24 caused its roof to collapse, Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary relocated to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and owner Elizabeth Feldhousen warned the nonprofit may be homeless again Oct 30 if a new site is not secured.
Green Bay Packaging Inc. and the Packers marked the 16th year of the First Downs for Trees program by planting a tree at Ledgeview Park Monday, donating 394 trees to 16 communities that will provide $215K in benefits over time — helping improve clean air and reduce stormwater runoff.
📰 Economy
Durr CTS Inc. announced that its manufacturing plant on Prosper Road in De Pere will close permanently, leading to 75 layoffs.
The first phase will begin on Oct. 13 with additional rounds planned for Dec. 31 and Jan. 31 if needed.
🎓 Education
Green Bay’s new Starr Elementary School, named for Bart and Cherry Starr, is expected to open to students later this month.
A tour on Aug. 17 highlighted modern learning spaces including a library, gym and community area.
🏛️ Government
Local officials voted last week to reopen the median at Landmark Boulevard & Costco Way during Monroe Road concrete work.
The left-turn barriers near Costco will be removed today at 4 a.m. and remain for about eight weeks until a permanent porkchop solution begins.
Traffic barriers restricting left turns near Costco will be removed Tuesday at 4 a.m., reopening the median at Landmark Boulevard and Costco Way while concrete work takes place on Monroe Road.
The village board approved the change to ease congestion before starting permanent construction in eight weeks.
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