Rockland News

WRIGHTSTOWN - Last week's heavy rains had an indirect impact on the village, but took a toll on the towns of Wrightstown, Rockland and Morrison with flooding in low-lying areas.

Another bridge across the Fox River between De Pere and Wrightstown will be needed eventually, Brown County Planning Commission principal planner Cole Runge said Thursday.

The end of the trail is in sight for the Friends of the Fox River Trail as the group nears its fundraising goal of $130,000 to pave the walkway's 25 miles.

As someone who takes the art she makes seriously, Linda Rauscher is looking to make a name for herself outside her makeshift studio at home.

All roads in Brown County are open this morning after floodwaters receded over the weekend on the Fox and East rivers.

High water forced the closure of Brown County ZZ south of Wisconsin 96 early Friday in the village as the Fox River swelled after rain drenched the area and areas upstream Thursday night.

It's disappointing, but not surprising, that the national credit crisis has stalled some of the riverfront development projects envisioned by developer John Vetter.

The end of the trail is in sight for the Friends of the Fox River Trail as the group nears its fundraising goal of $130,000 to pave the walkway's 25 miles.

The handwritten reminder for June 1 on the calendar hanging on the barn wall may have been a little understated.

Two of Dorothy Wozniak's longtime passions were creating safe havens for children and spending time on the Fox River State Recreational Trail.

MANITOWOC - Manitowoc County and many of its local jurisdictions are in the process of developing comprehensive plans for development. via WisInfo

Tuesday is an important day in the life of our community and state. It's a day when we can make a positive statement about our community and the quality of life it offers. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

Transfer fee and purchase price To determine the purchase price of the real estate, divide the transfer fee by 0.003. For example, a transfer fee of $250 would indicate a purchase price of $83,333. Real ... via WisInfo

“We took care of patients regardless of their insurance. We worked with them to help them afford their medication and gave them (pharmaceutical) samples as long as possible”

WASHINGTON - More than 200 uninsured Wisconsinites a year die prematurely because they don't have access to preventive care or consistent treatment, a health advocacy group said Tuesday. via WisInfo

“The conclusions are sadly clear. A lack of health coverage is a matter of life and death for many people in Wisconsin”

Georgia LaBrosse, an Associate Degree Nursing Program student, looks at patient information forms Tuesday while preparing for a foot care screening at the N.E.W. Community Clinic in the Health Sciences Center ... via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“The conclusions are sadly clear. A lack of health coverage is a matter of life and death for many people in Wisconsin”

WASHINGTON - More than 200 uninsured Wisconsinites a year die prematurely because they don't have access to preventive care or consistent treatment, a health advocacy group said Tuesday. via WisInfo

“In fact, many make a strongly positive impact on the community's fiscal health over the course of a lifetime.”

Guadalupe Ruvalcaba prunes apple trees last week at Apple Valley Orchard & Landscape in the town of Rockland as the temperature nears 50. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“Now, there are four (Spanish) Masses a week at two different churches.”

By Paul Srubas psrubas@greenbaypressgazette.com Mexico native Jose Ruvalcaba could hardly believe it when a real estate agent told him three years ago he could own a home in Green Bay for about what his rent ... via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“Oh, that's OK, we were next door.”

To send a cheer or a jeer A cheer or jeer should be 50 words or less and should include your name, address and a daytime phone number where we can reach you. via Green Bay Press-Gazette

“Juveniles are in school for 180 days per year, so that is probably where you are going to look for someone if there is a problem”

Bangor Police Chief Scott Alo might say the trouble with kids is the trouble with kids. via Coulee News