Green Bay Reporter

Cowles looks to a 'longer-term plan' for higher water level at Shawano Lake

By John Sammon | Jul 29, 2021

Shawano Lake, a 6,000-acre lake with 18 miles of shoreline in Northeastern Wisconsin, has received permission from the federal government to maintain a higher level through its dam – a move boaters and recreationists approve.

'It's the biggest event we have': Pulaski Polka Days in Wisconsin makes big comeback after last year’s COVID closure

By John Sammon | Jul 23, 2021

The Pulaski Polka Days Festival celebrating ethnic Polish food and dance rebounded after last year’s closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic drawing record crowds from its start on July 15, organizers said.

Ashwaubenon area receives grant 'to help build a bridge on the Ashwaubomay River Trail'

By John Sammon | Jul 23, 2021

Gov. Tony Evers announced on June 28 that over $1.4 million in grant funding will go to improve ecology and water quality in the Great Lakes region including the construction of a bike and pedestrian bridge with a fishing spot to connect the end of the Ashwaubomay River Trail south across Ashwaubenon Creek to Ashwaubomay Park.