Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Stillmank Brewing Company in Green Bay has launched Fox Valley Strong, a pale ale donating all proceeds to the United Way Fox Cities Tornado Recovery Effort and expected to raise over $10,000.
The beer will be on tap through the weekend as part of a collaboration among nine Northeast Wisconsin breweries.
UW-Green Bay and gener8tor will launch the new Investment Accelerator in January, featuring a $100,000 equity investment, 12 weeks of mentorship and a pitch showcase at the university, after accepting applications through Sept.
21 + aiming to attract high-growth startups to boost local business and job growth.
A UW-Green Bay project is testing new ways to stop phosphorus runoff from farm fields, which causes algae blooms in nearby streams and lakes.
The work is happening in the Lower Fox River Watershed to help keep our water clean.
On Sept. 9, Neenah began a $600,000 renovation of the historic Kimberly Point Lighthouse (using $300,000 in taxpayer funds matched by private donations) to update its interior and add ADA-accessible bathrooms, with work expected to finish by next spring.
Green Bay officials announced a plan to build a paved shoreline trail at Bay Beach using a $2.4 million EPA grant.
If approved by city council next week, construction will begin next year and extend the trail to Renard Island – about 3,700 linear feet.
Green Bay man Janz developed SobrietyMe, a free app that tracks recovery milestones and offers suggestions for treatment and motivation.
It debuted with nearly 3,000 downloads and is available on Apple and Android (free download).
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