After getting home from work as a Dorsch Ford collision estimator on April 1
Tony Brink of Green Bay felt like driving to pick up dinner rather than getting it delivered
Brink is grateful he chose to drive his work van because he may not have made it home alive in a different vehicle
Brink was waiting to turn left at the intersection of Velp and Wilson avenues
determined there was plenty of distance between him and the oncoming cars and started to turn
that car was right on top of me," Brink said
The driver of the red Dodge Challenger that struck Brink's car would later tell police he was driving between 70 and 80 mph, according to a criminal complaint. The driver, Jason Wright Jr. of Green Bay, was arrested and charged with second-degree reckless injury
Brink said he thought he was OK besides a sore neck
and he tried to get out to check on the other car
and my leg is pinned between the engine bay and the driver's seat
and it's facing the opposite direction," Brink said
The engine bay crushed Brink's shin bones and he also suffered whiplash and nerve damage
along with Wright and Wright's passenger who suffered life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized as of April 18
the worst of Brink's injuries were to his leg
Had he been driving his personal car or his wife's car
the engine bay would have been closer to his core
"If I just look at the number of vehicles on the road that could have withstood that impact and have somebody at least fall out of the vehicle alive," Brink said
"There weren't many out there at that point that that could have happened to."
It's a thought Brink's sister, Dana Marcek, said she struggled to move past. It's also the reason behind the title she gave to her brother's GoFundMe: "Lucky To Be Alive."
and that is one of the reasons why I put lucky to be alive," Marcek said
Marcek started the GoFundMe to help Brink and his wife
which she said the hospital estimated could be up to a year
The couple's expenses have continued to pile up while Brink has been unable to work and Kristy has taken off extra days to help him with his lack of mobility
Brink will need ongoing physical therapy and chiropractic work
and will likely need special shoes and inserts as his legs are no longer an even length
From messages and comments on Facebook to donations
"People just reached out with so much affection and and care," Brink said
"I don't know some of these people and they're going out of their way to send me a little friendship
… People have been incredibly kind and generous
That other people's bad choices could impact someone innocent to this extent
Brink said he just wants the driver "to get his life together" and "do good going forward."
"That made it easier for me to let the anger go," Marcek said
"These were the cards I was dealt," Brink said
"I'm gonna play the best hand I can play with them."
Vivian Barrett is the public safety reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette
You can reach her at vmbarrett@greenbay.gannett.com or (920) 431-8314
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Police expect a crash to have an hours-long impact on Green Bay traffic
The Green Bay Police Department says drivers should avoid Velp Avenue
due to a crash near Velp Avenue and Royal Boulevard
Velp Avenue is closed to both east and west bound traffic and will require a detour of traffic for the next 8 hours
Photos from the scene show a broken power line
Authorities recommended the following alternate routes:
A crash on Green Bay's west Thursday evening caused significant disruptions along Velp Avenue
shutting down traffic and leaving drivers navigating detours during rush hour
The crash happened in the 1300 block of Velp Avenue
bringing down power lines and forcing police to reroute traffic as a safety precaution
The Green Bay Police Department says Velp Avenue is closed between Winford Avenue and Thrush Street in both directions
Officials recommend using Mather Street for east-west travel
while Platten and Gray Street can help drivers get between Velp Avenue and Mather Street
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GREEN BAY - A Green Bay man was charged with four felonies in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday on Velp Avenue that seriously injured him and two others
What's next?Wright is currently in custody at Brown County Jail on a $25,000 bail
He was scheduled to make his initial appearance in court Thursday afternoon
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SUAMICO (NBC 26) — The more than $9.5 million project to expand Lineville Road resumed Monday
The project manager says they are on budget and on-schedule to wrap up by late November
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story.)
Construction on Lineville Road has resumed after pausing for the winter
I'm your Suamico neighborhood reporter Pari Apostolakos at the Velp Avenue roundabout
Drivers can expect more closures before construction is done
Watch Pari Apostolakos' full broadcast story below:
Lineville Road construction Project Manager Eric Adamski said they are on schedule and on budget
"Just make sure to follow the road closure signs," Adamski said
"Don't try and move any of the signs or get around anything to impede our work zone
Obviously that's going to affect our safety."
This year's phase of the project will continue to make Lineville Road four lanes instead of two while expanding the roundabouts at Velp Avenue and the entrance to Festival Foods
A new roundabout will be built at the intersection of Lineville Road and Cornell Road
"Just asking for patience with people trying to navigate around the work zone or getting to the businesses," Adamski said
there will be access to all the businesses at all times
We checked in with business owner Katherine Forrest before the first phase of construction wrapped up last fall.
She's still planning on offering refreshments to anyone who stops by her kitchen supply store
"Whatever we have to do to entice people to make their way down here 'cause I know it can be a little tricky," Forrest said Monday afternoon
She said she feels the construction has been worth it so far
The more than $9.5 million project is one of the major undertakings for Brown County's Highway Department this year and it's not just drivers who might benefit
Adamski said construction of a multi-use trail for walking
running or biking began during last year's phase of the project
"That's going to continue on this year as well so we'll pick up where we left off and bring that trail all the way to [Interstate] 41," Adamski said
Crews say they hope to have the project finished by late November of this year
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) – Four charges were filed Thursday against the unlicensed driver who allegedly caused a high-speed crash which injured two people on Green Bay’s northwest side
in what may have been a case of road rage or a drag race
Jason Wright, Jr., 22, faces two counts of second-degree reckless injury
and two counts of operating a vehicle with a suspended license causing great bodily harm
He returns to court May 8 for a status conference
police were called to Velp and Wilson avenues at about 7 p.m
An officer approached Wright at the crash scene
The officer did not notice any signs of intoxication
A witness who was travelling behind the two vehicles described it “as a road rage incident and that both the Challenger and truck were racing each other eastbound on Velp Avenue
starting all the way back to the Taco Bell at 1897 Velp Avenue” with speeds topping 70 mph
A driver in the second vehicle involved in the crash offered this explanation:
Another witness estimated the speeds as more than 100 mph
Although officers saw no sign of intoxication
Wright admitted he smoked marijuana earlier in the day
There are no test results cited in the complaint
and Wright was not charged with operating while intoxicated
whereas there are permissible levels of alcohol for vehicle operation
any detected amount could lead to OWI counts
Wright’s driver’s license was suspended in connection with an Oconto County case
HOWARD - Construction of Lineville Road in Howard will start back up again at the end of March
Brown County has been working to expand Lineville Road by adding two lanes
is a busy thoroughfare for Howard and Suamico
The first two phases between Belmont Road and Velp Avenue finished in 2024. Now construction moves onto the second part of the project.
Here's the timeline for the rest of the project and what closures to look out for
according to a presentation Thursday from Brown County
and JT Engineering — the firm running the project
Construction is expected to wrap up in winter
The Velp Avenue and Lineville Road roundabout will be reconstructed and closed until the end of May
It will not be open during the week of the NFL draft
which will be held April 24-26 at Lambeau Field
Drivers should take the detour on Cornell Road to Woodale Avenue and then to Cardinal Lane
A specific date for when construction will start has not been announced
Part of Lineville Road between Velp Avenue and Cornell Road will be closed until early July
The roundabout at the Velp Avenue and Lineville Road intersection will be reopen during this phase
Drivers will take the detour at Cornell Road to Woodale Avenue and then to Velp Avenue
A roundabout will be built at the Cornell and Lineville intersection
Lineville Road will be closed from Brookfield Avenue and the Cornell Road/Lineville intersection
Drivers will be detoured along West Deerfield Avenue to Lakeview Drive and Woodale Avenue then to Velp Avenue
Stay updated on the road projectJT Engineering, the firm running the project, posts weekly newsletters with any traffic closures and work being done in the week on its website and X
though the timeline for when the project will start construction is not set.Contact Benita Mathew at bmathew@gannett.com
by Scott Hurley
UPDATE: One man has been arrested
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Three people were seriously injured in a crash on Green Bay's west side
Police say they were called to the scene of the head-on crash at the intersection of Velp and Wilson avenues just before 7 p.m
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (920) 448-3200. Anonymous tips may be left with Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-7867, online or through the P3 smartphone app.
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- One man has been arrested following a serious crash in Green Bay
while police are still looking for another driver who was in the area
Police say a 22-year-old Green Bay man was arrested after being treated overnight for serious injuries
Police say they are investigating whether reckless driving caused the crash
The head-on crash took place just before 7 p.m
Tuesday near the intersection of Velp and Wilson avenues
Velp Avenue was closed for nearly seven hours after the crash
Police want to speak with the driver of a black pickup truck that witnesses reported seeing in the area at the time of the crash
Anyone with information is asked to call Green Bay police at (920) 448-3200 and refer to case number 25-214858. Anonymous tips may be left with Crime Stoppers by phone at (920) 432-7867, online or through the P3 smartphone app
UPDATE: A driver is in custody following a Tuesday night head-on crash in Green Bay
Police say a 22-year-old Green Bay man was allegedly driving one of the vehicles involved in the crash on Velp Avenue at high speed
and are investigating the crash as a reckless driving incident
The man was arrested overnight after being treated for serious injuries
Police say two other people were seriously hurt and remain hospitalized
Police say they are looking to speak with the driver of a black pickup truck that witnesses claim they saw in the area at the time of the crash
A portion of Velp Avenue at Wilson Avenue was closed until about 1:45 a.m
The Green Bay Police are encouraging anyone with information about the crash to call them at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #25-214858. They say you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867), or by submitting a tip online at 432stop.com or through the "P3 Tips" app
ORIGINAL REPORTING: Three people have what police are calling "serious injuries" and are receiving medical treatment following a head-on crash in Green Bay
Police say the crash happened just before 7 p.m
Tuesday at the Velp Avenue-Wilson Avenue intersection on the city's west side
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash
Police are asking drivers to find alternate routes and use Platten Street and Gray Street as detours
HOWARD − A new Mexican restaurant is adding spice the local food scene with dine-in
in Howard opened Monday in the former Bacon Burger Company building
described it as a family-run business and a fast-food-style Mexican diner focused on serving people in a hurry
we also have seating and delivery options," Diaz said
"But the takeout option and the seasoning is what sets us apart."
The space has seating capacity for around 45 people and Diaz said more can be added in the future
There are also plans for a food truck in the future and a breakfast buffet for Saturdays and Sundays
Diaz and his family moved from Mexico City over 20 years ago. He worked as a cook at Lambeau Field, Golden Corral, Chili's and other restaurants in the area
His family have also worked in the food industry as cooks or servers
"We had been looking to start our own business for about two years," Diaz said
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which are prepared with sweet cream cheese
The lunch and dinner menu has traditional Mexican food
There are also pasta dishes and parrilladas (grilled meats) for 10 to 12 people
"The parrilladas are great if you have a gathering or something like that," Diaz said
Diaz said the menu features popular street foods
corn on the cob served with various sauces
The hours of operation at Las Marcus are 6:30 a.m
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HOWARD (WLUK) -- More than half a dozen agencies responded to a structure fire Wednesday that caused $750,000 in damages
close to the Village Lanes bowling alley off of Velp Avenue
they found "heavy smoke and flames" coming from the building and its roof
It took less than an hour to control the fire
but firefighters remained on scene for an additional two hours to extinguish remaining hotspots
Crews contained the fire to the building of origin
The Brown County Fire Investigation Task Force is still investigating the cause of the blaze
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- There's renewed effort from the City of Green Bay to make upgrades along Velp Avenue
a corridor it views as “a gateway to Green Bay.”
“Always nice to get rid of that old stuff and make it look nice and fresh and new,” said Peggy Hansen
Hansen has been giving haircuts on Velp Avenue for decades
She says the street has seen many good and bad changes over that time
“Tower Drive wasn't here when I was first working here in this area and that certainly connecting 43 with us made a big...there's a lot
City planners believe that traffic has Velp ripe for redevelopment. Back in 2017, the city put together a vision for the street and it's now rezoning high potential properties to hopefully make them more attractive for change
a lot of it is industrial type uses,” said Dena Mooney
“We really want to get those industrial uses maybe more towards the back of Velp so we don't necessarily see them as you're driving around.”
The city's vision includes retail uses or a grocery store at either one of the northern corners with Atkinson Drive
The vision for three other properties being rezoned range from an auto showroom to a tap room and housing
“I know they did a lot with the Military (Avenue) area and it would be nice for Velp to look better than what it does right now,” said Hansen
The city says there are no major development proposals being considered at this time
it continues to promote the corridor and hopes the rezoning will help attract developers
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A crash on Green Bay's northwest side has shut down lanes on a busy road and cut power to hundreds
The Green Bay Police Department says the crash happened in the 1300 block of Velp Avenue
police announced that traffic had returned to normal in the area
Wisconsin Public Service's outage map showed nearly 1,500 customers out of power as of 10:50 a.m
WPS crews remained on the scene into the afternoon
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SUAMICO (WLUK) -- A fuel leak is suspected in a fire that damaged two detached garages Tuesday in Suamico
Firefighters say they were called to the 12000 block of Velp Avenue just before noon
Initial investigation indicates the homeowner was working on a truck when the fuel leak caught fire
igniting the truck and spreading to the garage
The homeowner tried to get the truck out of the garage
but could not before both garages on the property started on fire
It took about half an hour to get the fire under control
Loud sounds heard at the scene were the result of the truck's tires exploding
The cause of the fire is still under investigation
(WLUK) -- A nearly $10 million reconstruction project to improve a Brown County road will start Monday
The Brown County Highway Department signed a $9,581,485 contract to improve CTH M/Lineville Road from Belmont Road to US 41 interchange in the villages of Howard and Suamico
The construction in 2024 is from Belmont Road to the railroad crossing west of Velp Avenue
2025 construction will be from Velp Avenue to US 41
improve safety and provide an expanded roadway
County Highway M will move to four lanes with a 12-foot asphalt multi use trail located along the north side from Belmont Road to West Deerfield Road
The roundabouts will be reconstructed at Rockwell Lane
at Festival/Mini-mall access and Cornell Road to accommodate the new four lane roadway
Stage 2 2024 (start after full completion of Stage 1)
Information related to the 2025 construction schedule and traffic impacts will be announced later
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GREEN BAY – Planners have identified four keys spots they hope can start a revitalization of the busy Velp Avenue corridor.
City planner Mark Lyons said finding new uses for land north of the roundabouts at Military Avenue and Atkinson Drive
an industrial site on the north side of the 1200 block of Velp Avenue and a largely vacant property on Locust Street would be the initial focus of a long-term plan to redevelop a two-mile long stretch between Mather Street and Military Avenue
"These are transformative areas," Lyons said
would like to see change and where they believe change will do well."
RELATED: Eyesore west-side thoroughfare needs upgrade
The largely industrial and commercial area on the street's north side has declined over the years to the extent that it is now considered an eyesore by many of those living in the neighborhoods to the south and east of the proposed redevelopment area.
the plan lays calls for the city to work with developers to attract new businesses to the area
Possibilities include a grocery store and other retailers
office buildings, condos or other residential development
"The key is that this is all mixed-use," he said
He added while the project is meant to revamp the aging — and in a lot of places
property on the 1200 block of Velp Avenue offers the opportunity for new companies to move in and reinforce the road's long-running industrial reputation
developers and private investors need to jump on board.
economic development project and program manager
said there are already developers interested in the area who see its potential.
"It's not surprising because with a plan like this they're able to present it to their bank and that tells a better story," she said
Lyons said initial redevelopment efforts could start as soon as 2018
but the plan looks out 20 years and more.
The draft plan was approved last week by both the city's Economic Development Authority and Plan Commission
The City Council will consider it on Tuesday
Those who worked on the plan are confident it will receive approval.
"I think enough of the council have heard about the plan and what it will do for the area," Lyons said
"It's similar to the process of what's been done on University Avenue."
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay’s bridges will light up in multiple colors to remember a man who died after he could not navigate his wheelchair on city-owned
Wednesday marks 12 years since20-year-old John Kennedy of Green Bay was hit and killed while operating his wheelchair on Velp Avenue
The lighting of bridges will also serve as reminder to shovel your sidewalks
The red and purple lights represent John's favorite colors
the yellow lights will bring attention toWisconsin's Hit and Run Alert System
the blue lights will show gratitude and support forlaw enforcement who worked to solve Kennedy’s case and a combination of red and white will show support and gratitudefor Green Bay Area Crime Stoppers who received the anonymous tip
As part of a lawsuit settlement following Kennedy's death
the city changed its sidewalk shoveling policy
It states all sidewalks must be shoveled 24 hours after snow is done falling
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay police are searching for a missing and endangered man who was last seen walking on the city's west side two days ago
was reported to have been walking in the area of Velp Avenue and Atkinson Drive on Sunday
He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a hood
approximately 167 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes
the outside temperature has been around zero
If you have information on his whereabouts
Tens of thousands of vehicles pass through Lineville Road
The two-lane thoroughfare was designed at a time when the region was sparse
a sentiment that's made the decision to improve the road "one of the easiest projects we've ever had," said Mike Piacenti
operations manager for Brown County Highway Department
Since March 2020, Brown County has been making plans to expand the major traffic artery
from two to four lanes wide to reflect the area's rapid development
The Brown County Highway Department signed a $9.5 million contract to improve County M over a two-year period in the villages of Howard and Suamico
with the goal of finishing the road project in October 2025
Michels Road & Stone in Brownsville is the the prime contractor
Eric Adamski, the north central construction manager at JT Engineering Inc, which is overseeing the Lineville Road Project, said construction will get underway Monday, from Rockwell Lane to Belmont Road
The plan is to first focus on the west end of the project
The work zone will be closed to through traffic
The 2024 construction plan will extend from Belmont Road to the railroad crossing west of Velp Avenue
From April to July
traffic will be restricted from Belmont Road to a portion of Cardinal Lane to allow for access to Lineville Intermediate School parking lot
which will remain open until the end of the school year
from north of the Lineville/Cardinal roundabout to just south of Garden Lane
Once Phase 1 is complete, which is projected to happen by the end of July, the next phase begins
stretching from Cardinal Lane to the railroad crossing west of Velp Avenue
Only local traffic will be accessible during this time
the Cardinal Lane roundabout will be under construction and closed to through traffic
Lineville Road traffic will be limited to a single west-bound lane between Condor Lane and Velp Avenue
with local access maintained from adjacent side roads for any properties within the closed roadway section
The 2025 construction will extend from Velp Avenue to U.S
according to a press release from Brown County Highway Department
But an early look of the two phases puts construction starting in March 2025, with the closure of the Velp/Lineville roundabout. Local access will be maintained from adjacent roads. Additionally, the railroad crossing will be reconstructed during both phases of 2025
The second phase of 2025 will limit Lineville Road traffic to a single east-bound lane between Cornell Road and Velp Avenue
How many days per week will construction take up?Piacenti said he anticipates road construction will take place five days a week from 7 a.m
they'll run into six or even seven days a week
depending on where they are in their schedule
How will this impact my commute?Piacenti said that drivers should pay attention to detour signs
Drivers should pad their commute with an extra 20 to 30 minutes to ensure they get to their destinations on time
"I wouldn't say this is going to cause hours of delay
because there are detours set up," Piacenti said
it's going to take you anywhere from five to 10 minutes to get around the detour plus figuring out the new way to get to your business
Will it be worth the grief?Lineville Road causes its own grievances as a busy traffic artery with only two lanes to contain the traffic
Congestion makes it hard to access the businesses
"The Lineville corridor has outgrown the road as far as businesses are concerned," Piacenti said
it's going to be hard to attract new business to that area
residents will be able to enjoy a multi-use pedestrian trail on the north side of Lineville Road
cyclists and walkers can travel in a non-motorized capacity
Piacenti and Adamski encourage drivers to check the Lineville Road Project live updates page, either via X, formerly Twitter, at www.twitter.com/JTLineville or its website at jt-engineering.com/projects/cth-m-lineville
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new retail and the revitalization of various properties are among hopes for a redevelopment project along the busy Velp Avenue corridor
as work wrapped up on the expansion of Interstate 41
on a preliminary plan to breathe new life into the aging industrial area
a resident of the Perkins Park neighborhood south of Velp Avenue
especially those traveling from up north use to get to Green Bay," she said
there isn't much to look at or reasons for people to stop."
RELATED: Velp Ave. opening brings end to I-41 project
Sheedy is a member of a steering committee that is working with city planners and a consultant to develop a plan to redevelop the area
She said the community's primary interest is in simply cleaning up the area
dilapidated buildings and unkempt properties that line large stretches of the four-lane road between Military Avenue and Mather Street
is to have a grocery store move on to the street
The closest grocery store for those living in the immediate area is an Aldi on South Military Avenue
doesn't offer enough choices nor is there a pedestrian-friendly route to get there
said he's had his sights set on giving Velp Avenue a face-lift since he was elected two years ago
He said the area deserves an upgrade much like the work being done on University Avenue on the city's east side
is to give Velp Avenue features that will give it a new
it's dominated by a mix of scattered car lots and warehouses
"The biggest concern is the lack of retail," he said
"We really do want to change that image and clean it up to make it an interesting and vibrant corridor."
the city's director of economic development
agreed that the area has declined to the extent that it is now considered an eyesore by many of those living nearby
it's also the site of a lot of untapped potential
is to design a plan that incorporates the best ideas from the public meetings
He said a mix of retail businesses would be a key catalyst in breathing new life into the old industrial area
That doesn't mean he expects a clean sweep of the area
Existing Velp Avenue businesses will have an important role in the area's future
and need to be taken into account when planning larger developments
"You want to support existing businesses," Vonck said
"If they can grow in their existing space we want to make sure it stays that way
this is a great gateway for the community and we want to make sure the businesses there are good sources for jobs."
Vonck said it can be challenging to get developers interested in areas where it might be difficult to see the potential
He said that's not necessarily the case with this project
but some city assistance in the form of a tax increment financing district may be needed to jump-start development
In a TIF district the city is repaid the cost of public improvements through new taxes paid by businesses and property owners who build in the district
but the planning project will cost about $80,000 — a portion of which is covered by grants
said a draft of the plan should be ready to submit to the City Council near the end of May
Vonck said the city could begin acting on the plan at the end of this year or early in 2018
Troy Metzler owns Julie's Café and Catering in Howard
He said he was not aware of Green Bay's evolving plans for its section of Velp Avenue
but anything that draws extra attention and drives more traffic to the area is good for business
"They just re-did the road (I-41) and the exit and that was to make it more accessible," he said
especially in that area where there's lots of room for improvement
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will get a complete makeover later this year
coinciding with the closing of the street for road construction
"The whole store will be totally remodeled," said Perry Tonn of Tonn Inc.
said the restaurant will shut down in August
about the time Velp Avenue is closed by the state Department of Transportation to build roundabouts at the Interstate 41 exits
Construction of the Taco Bell will take about five weeks
Velp Avenue is expected to be closed for 60 days
will be from Memorial Drive during road construction
The restaurant will have less of the Southwest adobe look on the outside
a more welcoming interior and a repaved parking lot
"I would say it's more conversation friendly," Tonn said of the interior
"A lot of round tables for conversation building
which accounts for 70 percent of business at that location
They hit us on the way through and the way out," Tonn said of drive-thru business
including five in Green Bay and others in Sturgeon Bay
The Velp Avenue location is their only free-standing store
The others are connected to gas station convenience stores
The Taco Bell on West Mason Street also is getting a complete makeover
did not return multiple calls seeking information
according to its Green Bay building permit
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay officers are on scene of a crash with serious injuries
The crash happened in the 1200 block of Velp Ave
Drivers should expect road closures in the area and plan for alternate routes
HOWARD (WLUK) -- A fire broke out overnight at the Velp Avenue Mobil Gas Station
smoke could be seen coming from the building
It's not yet known how the fire started
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GREEN BAY - It’s rare to hear a story like Art Gage’s. The owner of Global Recognition Inc. started at the then-named Green Bay Trophy in the spring of 1986 while still in high school
“I was hired as a screen printer and was pretty much just a laborer,” Gage said
“But I always enjoyed the challenge of finding better ways to improve the department processes and myself.”
In the process he grew from position to position and was given the opportunity to buy the company with a business partner in 2015
his goal has been to change with the times
and to continue learning and improving the business
That quest for learning led him to the Green Bay SCORE Chapter where several mentors have been there to listen and offer advice
An area of particular interest is the entry into ecommerce
because we are such a custom operation," he said
"That is one of our goals — to upgrade many of the internal operations to be able to provide online ordering from our website.”
That is just one of the changes that Gage has faced
When he joined the well-established company (it had been founded in 1963)
it was owned by John Keegan and was primarily a trophy shop and garment printer
Keegan had responded by adding custom-framed awards
It turned out to be a great success; the combined award and framing business now accounts for about 50% of sales
Screen printing and embroidery make up the balance
“Equipment and products are always changing,” Gage said
“We listen to customers to give them what they want and need
Items like trophies have dropped off through the years
Gage said his niche is being a one-stop shop for organizations and corporations for awards
Some competitors specialize in awards and others in screen printing
“Items like garments are pretty competitive
but there are many things we create in-house that you can’t get anywhere else," he said
A lot of communication is done between the sales team and the customer before an order goes to production and finally to the customer
Our award orders leave here in a custom box and for the most part
The proof that the company’s attention to providing service and quality is working is evidenced by a long list of large
major corporations who are loyal customers
Sales are handled by a local and outside team with 29 employees in-house
Although Gage faces the same hiring challenges as most companies
his biggest problem is replacing employees due to retirement
“One of our employees has been here for 38 years
and we recently lost one to retirement after 40 years
The majority have been here for between 15 and 25 years,” he said
He says that he encourages employees to take ownership like they would do if they owned the company
“I want them to take the initiative in their roles and empower them,” he added
the employees are vital in supporting his roles as president
"my strengths are my tenure and years of knowledge
That was not a strength for me in the past
I feel the world has jumped two years ahead of me and I need to adapt
I do not want to stand in the way of productive progress or bring old-school thinking to the new table of procedures.”
The new thinking is what has him talking to SCORE mentors and planning a new website
“My business plan is a work in progress at this time
we as a team are reevaluating the direction we want to take the company
That reevaluation will include being more active in setting written goals and strategies
he plans to have goals in place that set a future direction for Global
he wants his team to be in a position where the company can be handed off to the next leader
“We don’t want to grow so fast that we can’t handle things
We just want a steady growth and are taking steps to toward that.”
he believes that success involves continually looking at industry trends and anticipating demand
He says every entrepreneur needs to pivot because there is always room for improvement
he has the experience to understand that and has advice for other would-be entrepreneurs
“Do your due diligence on what your product
If you are innovative and have a new product or idea
But if you are creating and selling the same products as another company
then buying out an existing company that has made its mark and has potential would be my choice
Why reinvent the wheel in you can buy it spinning already
Tina Dettman-Bielefeldt is co-owner of DB Commercial Real Estate in Green Bay and past district director for SCORE
BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- A stretch of Velp Avenue
in the Green Bay area closed Thursday for a new construction project
Velp will be closed from Riverview Drive to Melody Drive for about two months
Construction's expected to be completed by mid-October
"We'll have work that's pushing into early October," said Eric Gwidt
I-41 project manager Eric Gwidt says after six years
you'll see less orange as the next few months go by
"The light's at the end of the tunnel," he said
Velp Avenue and the interchange will include new pavement
roundabouts and the ability to handle more traffic
out to like 20 to 30 years from now," Gwidt said
it's hard to miss those orange and white barrels dotting the interstate that passes through Brown County
Construction in Brown County includes a 14-mile stretch of highway from Orange Lane to Lineville Road
"[It] seems like a long time and obviously it is in a time sense to build this amount of project in that amount of time is actually pretty good because we're building it under traffic which is difficult to do," Gwidt said
Flyover ramps have pushed their way into the Green Bay area skyline and last year and a portion of U.S
Gwidt says it took a lot of dedication from crews as they worked through all four seasons.Click here to see detour routes.
"We were working through most winters that most people wouldn't work through like two years ago when we had that frigid winter," Gwidt said
The overall cost of the project in Brown County is around $992 million
and drivers can expect most of the major 41 constructure to be completed by late fall
Eight people are homeless as a result of a Friday night house fire
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department was called at 7:30 p.m
to reports of smoke and flames at a duplex at 947-949 Velp Ave
Battallion Chief Mike Vanden Avond said a young child first noticed the fire and alerted adults who were able to get everyone out of the building safely
"The child was sleeping at the time and was alerted by smoke and found the fire in the kitchen," Vanden Avond said
"They then alerted their downstairs neighbors."
Vanden Avond said it is not clear how many residents were home at the time of the fire
He said the source of the fire has not been determined and the state Fire Marshal's Office will invetigate
He said one resident said the stove is the likely source of the fire
No estimate of the cost of damage was available
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GREEN BAY - One of our colleagues took note of a couple things happening on Velp Avenue these days
A new coffee shop has opened and a car wash is in the works a few blocks apart on Velp.
If you're in search of a pick-me-up on your way into Green Bay from the Howard-Suamico area
owners Mark and Catherine Semrau have opened their fourth LaJava Roasting House, at 1250 Velp Ave
If you don't know LaJava
specialty coffee roaster the Semraus founded here in Green Bay in 2002. Their three other locations are at 430 Cardinal Lane in Howard
2300 Lineville Road in Suamico and 2422 W
The Semraus will host a grand opening celebration for the new location beginning at 10 a.m
It will include a ribbon-cutting with the Greater Green Bay Chamber
a reception and a 10 percent discount for all customers that day.
That 10 percent off deal is good at all four LaJava locations
removing the easternmost part of its building.
The demo will make room for a new car wash being added to the store
Owner Kurt Boulanger said the car wash should open by the end of January
He also said the car wash isn't the only improvements customers should be looking for going forward
but you'll just have to wait and see what else he has in store.
The northbound entrance to Interstate 41/U.S
141 at Velp Avenue will close Monday and will not re-open until October
the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported Thursday
The closure is required to reconstruct the I-41 on-ramp from Velp Avenue as part of the ongoing upgrade of I-41 through Brown County
The DOT has designated detour routes for I-41 motorists and northbound U.S
I-41 motorists will be directed to the interchange at Shawano Avenue and Lineville Road
141 traffic should take Atkinson Drive north and then follow northbound Interstate 43 to I-41/U.S
For more information on WisDOT construction projects, visit www.us41wisconsin.gov
41/Velp Avenue/I-43 interchange will be closed this year for construction
but the closure of a section of Velp Avenue itself is still 18 months off
"It's a good time to start thinking about what you want to do for business signing," project manager Eric Gwidt told business representatives Tuesday morning during an update meeting at the state Department of Transportation (DOT) office on West Mason Street
A meeting for the general public was held later Tuesday
Work this year will focus on building various ramps connecting the three roadways
41 is scheduled to close to all traffic for 60 days beginning in August 2016
Gwindt said they had the option of closing Velp for two months and getting the work done or keeping the street open for traffic and taking a year to complete construction
but it will be an annoyance for drivers and businesses near the highway
It doesn't look like this will affect us that much," said Brian Healy of Woodman's Food Market
which is nearer the Shawano Avenue interchange completed last year
The village of Howard will coordinate the installation of signs advising drivers how to get around the construction
Businesses can provide 18-inch by 24-inch signs
to be included on the larger informational signs
"Logos are more recognizable than words ever will be," said Geoffrey Farr
"We will put (signs) wherever they want them to be."
DOT is staging construction to minimize traffic impacts
but Gwidt said they are helped by much of the work being over swamp and unoccupied areas
"It's easier in that there are not local streets (such as there were around the Shawano Avenue interchange) and there's a lot less local traffic," he said
The first project to kick off this construction season will be the northbound 41 to southbound 43 ramp
That work will begin in March and wrap up in September
Detailed information can be found on the department's social media pages
"We really recommend you sign up on Twitter and Facebook sites or join our email list," said Mark Kantola
Gwidt said they hope to have signs switched over by the end of the year
The interstate will stretch from the Illinois border to the I-43 interchange
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some deputies underlined the need for more clearly defined criteria for allowing teachers to work beyond the standard retirement threshold
with particular concern expressed about its suitability in the pre-school and general education levels
Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy left Nha Trang city
the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency
Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Senate of Kazakhstan and Vietnam’s National Assembly
the two leaders agreed to promote collaboration
increase delegation exchanges via parliamentary channels
Party General Secretary To Lam praised the Vietnamese community in Kazakhstan for their integration into the local society
as well as their solidarity and efforts to preserve the national identity
Vietnam always values Sri Lanka’s invaluable support during its past struggle for national independence
as well as in its ongoing renewal and international integration
the full draft resolution on the supplementations and amendments to some articles of the 2013 Constitution and accompanying documents will be publicised for public comment
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was present at the airport to welcome the Vietnamese leader and delegation
Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery
Leaders of Vietnam and Sri Lanka discussed and agreed on key directions to uplift bilateral relations to the next level during the state visit to Vietnam by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on May 4-6
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka expressed his belief that the steadfast friendship and enduring partnership between Sri Lanka and Vietnam will pave the way for a brighter future for both nations
The decision paves the way for the streamlining of the political system's organisational apparatus
with revisions focusing on the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front
The Cambodian official highlighted the pride of marching alongside forces from Vietnam
marking the first time a Vietnamese-hosted parade featured foreign troops – a meaningful gesture in today’s global challenges
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency
Party General Secretary To Lam said that this session is addressing numerous crucial issues
he stressed that any constitutional amendments must strictly adhere to legal procedures and ensure broad public consultation
Vietnam actively participates in international forums
and supports the universalisation of the convention
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said
Legislators will look into and adopt a resolution amending and supplementing several articles to the Constitution 2013
describing this a strategic task of both political and legal significance to institutionalise the Party’s major policies
especially the reorganisation of the state apparatus towards a streamlined and efficient structure that is closer to the people and more responsive to reality
Noting that Vietnam and Sri Lanka still have great potential in economic
the two leaders vowed to take stronger measures to increase two-way trade and investment
aiming for bilateral trade turnover of 1 billion USD
and considering the possibility of negotiating and signing a bilateral free trade agreement when conditions permit
PM Chinh reiterated the 2025 target of 8% GDP growth
an economic size exceeding 500 billion USD
Participants reviewed the historical significance of April 30
1975 - a pivotal turning point marking the complete victory of the Vietnamese nation in the cause of national liberation and reunification
as well as a shared triumph of progressive humanity for justice
and the right to self-determination of peoples worldwide
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Deputy PM Khai emphasized that through eight successful organisations
the VELP has become one of the reputable dialogue and policy consultation programmes
It has helped create exchanges and dialogues to deepen understanding
and open up plenty of practical co-operation opportunities between the nation and the United States
The country is keen for continued close ties with the US to implement the contents of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace
and sustainable development between the two countries across multiple fields
The nation always determines that external forces play an important and groundbreaking role
in a context where the world is undergoing profound changes
Deputy PM Khai said he believes that the VELP 2024 will help to open up many strategic issues
thereby shaping a vision with specific and practical recommendations for the Vietnamese side
At the discussion sessions held on April 1 on global economic prospects
both professors and experts presented an overall and comprehensive picture of the development trends of major economies and new technologies
They all expressed their impression of the success of the Vietnamese economy and outlined their belief that the country’s economy has recorded one of the most successful transformations in the world over the past two decades
Appreciating the nation’s potential and opportunities for engaging in global supply chains in emerging technology industries
experts have made many specific and practical recommendations for the nation to seize upon opportunities from new trends
This can be seen by taking advantage of attracting new investment sources that are shifting
building an ecosystem to develop emerging technologies
while also promoting human resource advantages in AI development
with a specific focus on investing in digital infrastructure and renewable energy
Deputy PM Khai and the Vietnamese delegation shared notes on the socio-economic development situation and development priorities of the country moving forward
This is along with looking at issues of shared concern such opportunities and challenges in the context of the global economy currently being in a period of profound transformation
Deputy PM Khai received Professor Douglas Elmendorf
dean of Harvard Kennedy School; Professor David Golan
dean of Harvard Medical School; and professors of the Vietnam Programme at Harvard University
The Deputy PM expressed his joy at visiting and exchanging views with leading experts from the oldest university in the US where many world-famous experts and scientists had been trained
whilst the institution is also one of the universities that has actively stepped up educational ties with Vietnam
Elmendorf affirmed that his school will continue boosting linkages with Vietnam whilst focusing on sharing research and assessments on the international
He agreed to strengthen co-operation and training links between Harvard University and ministries
Harvard will continue to promote Fulbright University to become an institution providing high-quality human resources for future Vietnamese development
he hailed the long-term ties that exist between the two sides and wished to share new perspectives through policy dialogue
thereby supplementing and expanding each side's development vision in the coming period
Golan greatly appreciated the co-operation programmes with 10 medical and pharmaceutical universities in Vietnam
affirming that he will devote resources to continue speeding up the implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOU) between Harvard Medical School and the Vietnamese Ministry of Health
growth model transformation and measures aimed at overcoming the middle income trap are to be held
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It may not be spring in Northeastern Wisconsin
but transportation workers aren't waiting to kick this construction season's projects in high gear
41 project in Brown County to significant work on Wisconsin 42 on the Door peninsula
a number of the area's highways and byways will receive significant makeovers in 2015
The state Department of Transportation says it will spend about $260 million on road improvements from March into November
The greatest impact will be felt by drivers using U.S
where ramps connecting to Interstate 43 and Velp Avenue will close for several months as that section of 41 is completely re-engineered
The work constitutes the last big section of a multi-year project to bring the highway to interstate standards
work on Highway 41 in Brown County will basically be complete by the end of 2016
will begin installing signs bearing the road's new designation
"Interstate 41." That name will apply to the highway from Howard south to the Illinois line
These are the major projects that will affect the region this year:
•The ramp carrying northbound 41 to southbound 43 will close on Monday and reopen about Aug
•The ramp connecting southbound 41 and southbound 43 will close from October to September 2016
So will the ramp carrying northbound 43 to southbound 41
•Intermittent nighttime lane and ramp closures will occur throughout the year
•Traffic on 43 has been reduced to one lane in each direction between U.S
•The ramp from Velp Avenue to northbound U.S
41 will close in July and reopen sometime in November
•The ramp from southbound 41 to Velp will close from October 2015 through October 2016
Velp Avenue under 41 will close to all traffic for 60 days
•Weekday traffic from the Shawano County line to Brown County J will be reduced to one lane in each direction throughout the summer
as work continues to improve the major east-west highway
•The Wisconsin 32 interchange will close for two five-day periods this summer as the interchange is rebuilt
Wisconsin 32-57/Brown County X intersection
The intersection will close from July to October as crews build a roundabout
Traffic will be detoured via Wisconsin 96 and County PP
Highway 96 will be detoured via Broadway Street and County U as work continues to replace the bridge over the Fox River
There will be periodic closures of side streets during the summer
will undergo two projects: a summer bridge installation in Forestville and a major fall project in Sister Bay
Wisconsin 57 will see lane reductions near the Kewaunee County line as an intersection is rebuilt
42 will close between Wisconsin 57 and Country Walk Drive at the village's south end
Traffic will be detoured via local streets
and 42 will be open on weekends through Oct
•During the fall — dates have not been announced — Wisconsin 57 will be reduced to one lane in each direction as crews install a J-turn intersection at Door County C near Brussels
will be repaved and have passing lanes installed
• Beaver to Crivitz: Work will begin Monday and last through October
traffic will be detoured around Left Foot Creek while a bridge is replaced
• Crivitz to Middle Inlet: Work will begin Monday and last through Sept
traffic will be detoured around Smith Creek while a bridge is replaced
• Middle Inlet to Wausaukee: Work will last from May 1 through Sept
Drivers may encounter delays on some weekdays
A season-long project will close 1.6 miles of Wisconsin 22 in Oconto Falls
requiring a detour from East Highland Drive to West Highland Drive
Part of 22 will be rebuilt; another section will be repaved
The detours will be used in stages: one from late April to mid-May
More details will be announced as the project nears its start date
Crews will seal cracked pavement during week nights along 11 miles of U.S
41 from Outagamie County J to Wisconsin 15
This will require periodic single-lane closings at night
— dschneid@greenbaypressgazette.com and follow him on Twitter @PGDougSchneider
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VELP - In Velp bij Arnhem woedt een grote woningbrand. De vlammen slaan metershoog uit het pand.Met onder meer 5 tankautospuiten en 2 hoogwerkers wordt geprobeerd de brand onder controle te krijgen. pic.twitter.com/yBrwmcpkWt
police said several days after the incident
Dozens of migrant workers resided in the building on Willemstraat
making the continued investigation into the cause more difficult
a spokesperson for the Gelderland-Midden Security Region told the broadcaster
The building was previously targeted in an arson. In 2014, someone threw a Molotov cocktail there
The director of a firm that specializes in recruiting temporary workers from abroad said this week that he was not aware of how the fire started. "There are a lot of sensational stories going around. But nobody knows. We may never find out," Moba Aoulad Ben Arroun of Horizon Groep told the broadcaster
Arroun said the hospitalized men were not in grave condition
Authorities previously said that one person broke their leg when they jumped from a window to escape the flames
The nature of the other injures has not been released
New housing was arranged for about thirty people in total