Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Clock Tower Farms, a new indoor hydroponic facility at Rockwell Automation’s Milwaukee headquarters, will produce fresh lettuce using 72 Fork Farms systems by year’s end and partner with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to supply an estimated 200,000 pounds of greens annually to local pantries.
Michael Metheny Sr. built a houseboat from repurposed materials on the Fox River to honor his late wife's travel dream as he struggled with rising rent and personal loss; the vessel cost $2,500, was registered in May, and now sits as he plans a trip from De Pere to Chicago.
Mobile used bookstore Shelf Life is holding a soft launch on Saturday, Oct.
24 at 1610 Frank Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering affordable used books through a community loyalty program. Founder Colleen Boltz plans a full mobile launch in spring.
Gallerie of Shoppes returns to Ashwaubenon on Oct.
30 at the Oneida Casino Hotel and will run again on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise scholarship funds for local women (tickets are $5 at the door).
Menasha High School is competing in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights Contest (it needs roughly 17,400 votes to win $1M to rebuild Calder Stadium after tornado damage) with voting ending Sunday.
Residents in Allouez are invited to share ideas on repurposing the closed Langlade Elementary site; the village launched an online survey on Tuesday, Oct.
20 to guide future community development + honor the school's legacy.
Bay Beach’s premier parking program generated nearly $14K this year from roughly 2,000 cars paying $7 for parking, far below the expected $30K revenue + city officials will decide in spring whether to continue the program as funds support park maintenance and improvement projects.
Allouez village issued a cease-and-desist order on Oct.
1 against the Hawthorn Extended Stay for health and fire code violations (new guests cannot check in while long-term residents remain), leaving current guests uncertain and seeking new housing.
Allouez Senior Living reported a COVID-19 outbreak affecting some residents in its memory care building (housing seniors needing extra care) and officials are monitoring the situation to safeguard their health.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back Josh Jacobs will practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
He noted the offense may adjust based on Jacobs' progress.
Bay Port’s first-year girls flag football team earned a spot in the state championship after winning every game in its qualifying tournament; the championship will be held on Nov.
7 and hosted by the Packers.
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