Green Bay News

GB Southwest, Notre Dame on to state

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 11:23pm

Northeast Wisconsin will be well represented in Milwaukee next week.

The Green Bay Southwest and Notre Dame girls soccer teams punched their tickets to the state tournament Saturday with wins in their sectional final contests.

In division two, the Trojans outlasted Pewaukee, 4-3 in a shootout to earn a spot in the field. In a six-round thriller, Toni Champion stopped a crucial shot before Paige Pierce sent the game-winning goal to the back of the net.

There was far less drama in the division three sectional final. The Tritons used first half goals from Anna Tristani and Monica Majeski to cruise to a 3-0 win over Xavier. The meeting was a rematch of last season’s playoff battle, won by the Hawks.

After a great season in division one, De Pere saw their state title hopes dashed by DC Everest. The Redbirds falling to the Evergreens by a 3-0 final.

Click on the video icon to see highlights from all three contests.

Struggling Nationals beat Brewers 7-2

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 11:06pm

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Yunel Escobar and Wilson Ramos hit two-run homers and Bryce Harper continued his offensive surge by driving in two runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Saturday.

It was the just the type of performance the struggling Nationals needed from its 3-4-5 hitters after coming in losers of 11 of 14. While Harper has been hot all season, Escobar and Ramos both slumped recently at the plate.

Against the Brewers, the three looked fearsome, going 7 of 13 with six RBIs and chasing starter Jimmy Nelson (3-7) in the sixth.

Escobar’s homer put Washington ahead for good 3-2 in the third and Ramos’ shot extended the lead to 5-2 in the fifth. Harper finished 3 for 3, but was hit by a pitch in the ninth and left the game. With RBIs in the first and sixth innings, he has 51 for the season.

Nationals starter Joe Ross (1-1) won for the first time in his major league career by scattering seven hits in eight solid innings.

It was the first time the Nationals had ever faced Nelson. It didn’t take long for them to figure him out.

Harper opened the scoring with a sharp RBI single to left in the first, then set the stage in the fifth with two outs by battling back from an 0-2 count. He took two close pitches to earn a walk and set up Ramos, whose home run just beyond the fence in right field fence landed with a loud thud off the picnic area awning.

Harper, who left the game after being hit by reliever Michael Blazek’s pitch just above the right knee in the ninth, has hits in all five games (9 of 17) of this three-city, eight-game trip. Escobar and Ramos had managed just six hits over 28 at-bats combined before Saturday.

The trio’s effort made all the difference as Washington (32-30) avoided falling back to .500 for the first time since May 8.

The Brewers failed to match a season-high three-game winning streak with Ross on the mound. The 22-year-old struck out eight and settled down after a shaky second inning to win his first road start by retiring 11 of the final 12 batters he faced.

ESPINOSA ALL OVER

Danny Espinosa made his first career start at first base for the Nationals.

Espinosa has played third base, left field and now first base this season for the first time in his six-year career after previously only playing middle infield positions.

With Ryan Zimmerman (plantar fasciitis) on the DL, Espinosa looked like a natural making all the necessary plays in the field.

TRAINING ROOM

Nationals: RHP Doug Fister (forearm tightness) threw six scoreless innings in a rehab start with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday night. He’s expected to throw a bullpen session before rejoining the Nationals next week. . Nationals manager Matt Williams says a bullpen session is also RHP Stephen Strasburg’s next step after throwing a simulated game Friday. Strasburg (neck) was placed on the 15-day DL on May 30.

Brewers: CF Carlos Gomez (right hip) was back in the lineup after missing three games. He went 0 for 4. . Brewers LF Gerardo Parra came up hobbled in the second inning after fouling a ball off his right shin just above his protective guard, but stayed in the game.

UP NEXT

Nationals: Max Scherzer (6-5, 2.13 ERA) takes the mound in the series finale. The right-hander has gone at least six innings in every start this year, but has faltered in his last two outings – giving up a combined eight runs in two losses. The slump followed a dominant five-game winning streak where he gave up just seven runs over 36 innings.

Brewers: Milwaukee counters with rookie Taylor Jungmann who will look to build on a strong outing in a win in Tuesday in Pittsburgh. The 2011 first-round draft pick’s breakout performance was a surprise following a slow start to the season in Triple-A Colorado Springs. “You feel good giving him the ball. That’s the big thing,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.

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Appleton celebrates the American Flag with parade

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 10:33pm

 

APPLETON – People gathered in Appleton Saturday for the 65th annual Flag Day Parade.

The parade is a tribute to the adoption of the flag of the United States.

It featured military units and marching bands from throughout the nation.

A total of 100 groups displayed their patriotic themes in the parade.

Some people in the crowd say they come and watch the parade every year.

“We’ve been coming here since we were little kids, that was quite a while ago, but we have always been to the Flag Day Parade, love it, and watch the kids and how excited they get to see the floats and things,” said Jeannine Krull.

This year’s parade highlighted the US Navy.

Bikers take part in Cruise for Cancer “Million Dollar Ride”

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 7:12pm

GREEN BAY – Despite the rain parts of our area saw Saturday, hundreds of bikers revved up their engines to help fight cancer.

Motorcyclists rode from Peshtigo to Lambeau Field for the 12th annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer.

A post-ride party, which included music and raffles, took place outside the stadium.

The ride benefits cancer patients and their families throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

Parins, the Packers’ former director of security, and the event’s organizer was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.

He pledged to help other families dealing with cancer, and thus the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer ride was born.

“People going through cancer, going through the cancer journey, the difficulties, we’re there just to help. And it just makes us feel good,” said Parins.

Since its inception, the ride has raised nearly $900 thousand dollars for cancer support organizations.

This year, it’s expected to surpass the one million dollar milestone.

Parins says he may have to step back after this year, but he hopes the ride will continue.

Photos: 2015 Bellin Run

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 4:38pm

The Bellin Run registered 16,539 participants in its 39th year, down from 18,213 in 2014.

Man, 20, dies after finishing half-marathon in Milwaukee

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 4:14pm

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee County medical examiner’s office says a 20-year-old Greenfield man has collapsed and died after finishing a half-marathon in Milwaukee.

The medical examiner says the man collapsed immediately after running in the Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole on Saturday. He was taken to a hospital but pronounced dead in the emergency room just after 11 a.m.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. The name of the man was not immediately released.

Kiprono, Gesabwa are repeat Bellin Run Champs

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 4:12pm

GREEN BAY – Allan Kiprono and Risper Gesabwa repeated as Bellin Run champions in 2015, each earning a fourth race title during the 39th annual event.

Kiprono finished the 10K (6.2-mile) course in 29:01; Gesabwa won in 32:50.

Gesabwa’s victory was her fourth consecutive win, making her the first woman in Bellin history to earn four titles in a row. Kim Merritt and Joan Samuelson each won four Bellin championships, but did so in non-consecutive years. Joscah Obare took second for the women (33:04) in her first Bellin Run, followed by Wisconsin native and up-and-coming runner Kellyn Taylor (33:50).

On the men’s side, Lani Rutto again was Kiprono’s runner-up, as he has been for each of his countryman’s titles — in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015. Rutto, who swapped places on the podium with Kiprono as 2013’s champion, finished with a time of 29:50. Second-time Bellin Run elite and 2014 Boston Marathon winner and Meb Keflezighi took third for the men, notching 30:06.

The Bellin Run registered 16,539 participants in its 39th year, down from 18,213 in 2014. Runners and walkers took to the streets in nearly ideal conditions under mostly cloudy skies with temperatures near 60 degrees and moderate humidity at the 8 a.m. start.

Bellin’s elite athletes were heavily involved with this year’s pre-race activities, participating in the Friday Run With Greatness Charity Fun Run and Charity Luncheon, as well as signing autographs during the Friday night Health & Wellness Expo at Astor Park.

Other male athletes invited by the Bellin Run had the following times:

  • Benson Cheruiyot, Kenya: 30:23
  • Luke Humphrey, Michigan: 31:12
  • Mike Morgan, Nebraska: 31:22
  • Oliver Hoffman, Germany: 31:48
  • Bill Rodgers, Massachusetts: 46:57

Other female athletes invited by the Bellin Run had the following times:

  • Joscah Obare, Kenya: 33:04
  • Melissa Johnson-White: 37:08
  • Joan Samuelson, Maine: 39:53
  • Uta Pippig, Colorado: 46:40

The overall course records did not fall. Joseph Kimani retains the men’s course record of 27:46 set in 1997 and Tegla Loroupe holds the women’s course record with a time of 31:48 set in 1999.

Local and state notables include Holly Nearman of Milwaukee (37:20; 7th overall); Monika Kalicinska (37:31; 8th overall); Jennifer Chaudoir of Green Bay (39:08; 10th overall); Brian Finnel of Forestville (30:48; 5th overall); Tyler Sigl of Seymour (30:56; 6th overall); Brandon Dworak of Denmark (31:33; 9th overall); Armando Torres of Green Bay (32:39; 12th overall); and Jason Ryf of Oshkosh (32:45; 14th overall).

Complete Bellin Run results are available through the Bellin Run website.

Clinton kicks off 2016 bid, embracing chance to make history

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 4:07pm

NEW YORK (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton formally kicked off her presidential campaign on Saturday with an enthusiastic embrace of her potential to become the first woman to win the White House, asking supporters gathered at an outdoor rally to join in her building an America “where we don’t leave anyone out, or anyone behind.”

With the downtown New York skyline and new World Trade Center over her shoulder, Clinton offered herself as a fierce advocate for those still struggling from the Great Recession.

She promised to carry on the liberal legacies of President Barack Obama, and former Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Bill Clinton, her husband, saying “real and lasting prosperity must be built by all and shared by all.”

While Clinton ended her first campaign for president in 2008 by conceding she and her backers “weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling,” she vowed Saturday to push ahead toward an “America where a father can tell his daughter: Yes, you can be anything you want to be – even president of the United States.”

“I think you know by now that I’ve been called many things by many people,” Clinton said to cheers and laughter from the crowd of roughly 5,500 gathering on Roosevelt Island in the East River. “Quitter is not one of them.”

The 67-year-old former secretary of state, first lady and Democratic senator from New York did not make her gender a core element in 2008, but it provided the cap to the first major speech of her 2016 bid.

“I will be the youngest woman president in the history of the United States. And the first grandmother as well,” she said.

Two months after starting her campaign with a simple video that showed her only briefly, Clinton outlined a broad vision intended to attract the coalition of young and minority voters that propelled Obama to two victories.

In her roughly 45 minute speech, Clinton laid out a wish list of Democratic policies: universal pre-K education, increased regulation of the financial industry, paid sick leave and equal pay for women, a path to citizenship for immigrants living in the country illegally, campaign finance overhaul and a ban on discrimination against gay people and their families.

In doing so, Clinton tried to cast the 2016 election as a choice about the economic future of the middle class, saying the Republican field is “singing the same old song.”

The GOP’s candidates, she said, want to give Wall Street banks free reign, take away health insurance, “turn their backs” on gay people and ignore the science of climate change.

“Fundamentally, they reject what it takes to build an inclusive economy,” Clinton said. “It takes an inclusive society. What I once called ‘a village’ that has a place for everyone.”

Republicans jumped on Clinton’s decision to cite her ties to Obama and were trying to raise money off the speech almost as soon as it ended. In an email appeal asking for donations, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry wrote, “We want to look toward a brighter future, not backward at the failed policies of the Obama-Clinton years.”

As part of an effort to reintroduce herself to the public, Clinton stressed her career of advocacy – a calling she said was inspired by her mother’s difficult upbringing.

After the rally, she headed to Iowa for a campaign event Saturday night, followed next week by a tour of early voting states. There, she will focus on her relationship with her mother and her father’s background as a veteran and small businessman.

Clinton is the dominant front-runner for the nomination in a race that also includes Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chaffe.

Clinton’s aides said she plans to give a policy address almost every week during the summer and fall.

New York has one of the highest rates of income inequality in the country, so Clinton’s remarks here could foreshadow a campaign that will draw contrasts with rivals over who best can provide de for the country’s economic security.

“Prosperity can’t be just for CEOs and hedge fund managers,” Clinton said. “You brought our country back, now it’s time your time to secure the gains and move ahead.”

Yet the Clinton family’s financial history makes some in her party skeptical of her populist credentials. Both Clintons have earned millions in speaking fees, including some from Wall Street banks, and daughter Chelsea and her husband have worked at hedge funds.

Clinton spoke about foreign policy for the first time in any significant detail since returning to presidential politics.

As Obama’s first secretary of state, Clinton said she stood up to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and was in the White House Situation Room the night Osama bin Laden was killed.

Here, too, Clinton tried to set herself apart from the more than dozen Republicans who plan to run and have focused, early in the campaign, on the threats the nation faces overseas.

“There are a lot of trouble spots in the world, but there’s a lot of good news out there, too,” Clinton said.

Clinton remained silent on some issues of critical importance to the Democratic base, most notably a Pacific Rim trade pact backed by Obama but opposed by organized labor, liberals and others who say it will cost the U.S. jobs.

The omission didn’t go unnoticed in Iowa and New Hampshire, where Sanders and O’Malley were campaigning.

Both are against the trade deal, and Sanders again hammered Clinton for refusing to say where she stood while touting his support from organized labor.

“I want to say this: The president is dead wrong on this issue, but he has come out for it,” Sanders said. “Most Democrats in the Congress are against it. But I don’t understand how you don’t have a position on this issue.”

Turtle nesting in Northeast Wisconsin

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 3:00pm

SUAMICO – Turtles are on the move across Northeast Wisconsin.

The slow-moving reptiles can be seen on, or crossing roads searching for nesting grounds.

There are some tips for those who encounter the turtles, and may want to help.

With a slow deliberate swagger, a snapping turtle saunters across a Northwoods county road.

“What we’re seeing is a lot of turtles moving across. People might be seeing them walking across their lawns or roads or stuff like that. They’re basically looking for a place to nest. Most of them are, and they’re looking for a sandy, or somewhat loose soil for them to dig a nest, and lay their eggs in,” said Jason Petrella, Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve Park Ranger.

Petrella says the turtles started nesting at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve in Suamico a couple weeks ago. He says the turtles will lay 15-20 eggs, but that’s no guarantee all will hatch.

“A lot of times people will come out here, and they’ll see egg shells on the ground. And those have actually been predated on by predators, raccoons, skunks, minks those guys,” he said.

Petrella says a little rain will help the eggs.

“Sometimes if it rains, it washes the scent away, and then the predators, if they can’s find it the first day or two, usually they’re good to go, they’ll be safe basically,” he said.

And there are more dangers. Turtles crossing the road can be hit by cars.

“If you just slow down, as long as there’s not a lot of traffic on the road. Maybe just get out, grab the turtle and just kind of push him off where he was going. Don’t put him where he came from, but where he’s kind of heading. Because he’s just going to try crossing the road again,” said Petrella.

But turtles can bite.

“Obviously you wand to use caution whenever you’re handling any kind of turtle. Kind of come at it from the backside, from the tail. Snapping turtles sometimes you got to shoo them across, and they’ll move pretty fast to get out of your way. Painteds, just kind of pick them up and just gently set them on the ground,” said Petrella.

Petrella says turtles will hatch in a few weeks.

“Little like half-dollar sized turtles. Painted, snapping turtles, they’ll be all full of dirt, you know. They just came out of the nest. It will be real quick, because they’re going to want to get out of the ground, and get to the pond as quick as they can, so they can avoid predators.

Experts say some turtles will actually nest a couple times a year. The second batch will hibernate over the winter, and emerge in the spring.

Two injured in rollover crash in Dodge County

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 2:52pm

DODGE COUNTY – Two men were severly injured in a rollover accident in Dodge County around 8:50 Saturday morning on Cth F near the intersection with Cth FF in the Township of Trenton.

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says a vehicle went into a counter-clockwise spin and then traveled into the south ditch where it overturned several times.

Authorities say the 22-year-old Fond du Lac driver and the 17-year-old passenger from Waupun sustained severe injuries and were transported to Waupun Hospital, but were later transferred to UW Hospital in Madison.

Officials say speed, alcohol and failure to use seatbelts appear to be factors in this crash.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Minnesota man dies in ATV crash in Northern Wisconsin

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 2:23pm

TOWNSHIP OF IRON RIVER, Wis. (AP) – A Minnesota man has died after crashing an all-terrain vehicle into a tree in northwestern Wisconsin.

The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department says 37-year-old Matthew Losen of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and a group of friends were riding ATVs Friday when Losen went off the road into the ditch and struck a tree.

Losen was airlifted to a hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, but died from his injuries.

Authorities say he was wearing a helmet.

Judge awards nearly $45K to Wisconsin Capitol protesters

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 12:14pm

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A judge has awarded nearly $45,000 in legal fees and damages to six protesters issued citations during demonstrations at the Wisconsin State Capitol four years ago.

The Wisconsin State Journal reports Dane County Judge Frank Remington on Tuesday awarded compensation for attorney fees as well as awards for loss of liberty, emotional distress and damage to reputation.

The six protesters were issued citations while protesting Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011 legislation that effectively ended collective bargaining rights of most public employees. All of their citations were dismissed within six weeks.

The plaintiffs filed a civil rights lawsuit against several individuals within the Wisconsin Department of Administration.

A spokesman for the Wisconsin Department of Justice tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the DOJ will appeal the decision.

Girl struck by vehicle at Field of Scenes

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 11:52am

FREEDOM –  Theda Star medical helicopter was called to Field of Scenes Drive-in around 1:00 Saturday morning after a report that a girl was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot.

Outagamie County dispatch says the girl was conscious but didn’t have any information on the extent of her injuries or her age.

Packers players cheer on 2015 Bellin runners

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 11:13am

ALLOUEZ – More than 16,500 people registered for the 39th Annual Bellin Run.

The 10-K looped through Green Bay and Allouez.

Once runners hit the four mile mark, family and friends weren’t the only ones cheering them on.

Corey Linsley and Sam Barrington pose for a picture with a runner.

Packers players Corey Linsley, Sam Barrington, and Datone Jones, cheered, high-fived, and even took a few pictures with runners as they passed by.

“You can’t imagine how much power you get from somebody who doesn’t know you but they only know what you do and cheering you on at the top of their lungs. I just wanted to come back out here and repay the favor,” said linebacker Sam Barrington,

“It’s awesome. It just shows you that everybody here is excited to see us and come over and high five. It’s a heck of a privilege to be part of this community,” said Packers center Corey Linsley.

FOX 11’s Gabrielle Mays will have the full story tonight on FOX 11 News at Nine.

 

 

Minnesota regulators OK Wisconsin Energy acquisition

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 11:04am

MILWAUKEE (AP) – State regulators in Minnesota have approved a $9 billion transaction that combines Wisconsin Energy Corp. and Integrys Energy Group Inc., leaving Illinois as the last state needed to approve the deal.

The Milwaukee utility holding company has now received approval from utility commissions in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota as well as several federal agencies. The deal needs one more “yes” vote – in Illinois – to be completed.

The deal would create WEC Energy Group Inc., based in Milwaukee, with operations in four states and 4.4 million customers.

In its decision Friday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission declined Friday to require that Minnesota utility customers be awarded bill refunds or credits, as proposed by the state attorney general’s office, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Similar bill credits were sought for Wisconsin ratepayers by customer groups, but the Minnesota and Wisconsin agencies said the credits weren’t necessary.

The credits would have been within the range of the 3 percent to 5 percent in savings that the utilities have projected that customers could see as a result of combining the two companies.

Wisconsin Energy said it was not guaranteeing the savings would take place, and commissioners in Minnesota agreed with the utility that the merger was being undertaken based on growth opportunities rather than job cuts and savings.

In Illinois, Wisconsin Energy is expecting a decision to be made on June 24 by the Illinois Commerce Commission. During a recent investor call, company executives said the deal could be completed within days after the final state vote on the deal.

Suspect shot after attack on Dallas police headquarters

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 10:30am

DALLAS (AP) – A police sniper shot a cornered suspect in an overnight attack on the Dallas Police Department’s headquarters, and authorities were checking Saturday to see if he was alive or dead.

The sniper shot the man following a standoff of several hours in a restaurant parking lot in the suburb of Hutchins, where he had fled in a van after the early-morning shootout outside of police headquarters near downtown Dallas, Dallas police Chief David Brown said at a news conference.

Investigators found a package containing pipe bombs in the parking lot of the headquarters building and the suspect told police negotiators that he had C4 explosives in the van, Brown said. The chief said police were using a camera-equipped robot to inspect the van and to try to determine if the suspect was alive or dead. Police also planned a series of controlled detonations

Shortly after Brown spoke, several explosions could be heard close to where the van was parked and officers could be seen approaching the vehicle.

Brown said investigators believe the man acted alone, even though early witness reports suggested there could have been as many as four attackers. Brown said the suspect apparently moved quickly during the attack, which may have given the impression that others were involved.

Cellphone video shot from a balcony or roof near the headquarters building showed the suspect’s dark-colored van ram a squad car as gunshots ring out. Brown said shots struck several squad cars, but nobody except for the suspect was shot or injured during the hours-long confrontation.

Bullets pierced the glass of the headquarters entrance and caused damage inside, including at the front desk, where the employee on duty had gone to get a soft drink right before the bullets started flying, Brown said.

In an earlier news conference, Brown said the suspect had identified himself as James Boulware and told police that he blamed them for losing custody of his son and “accusing him of being a terrorist.”

After announcing police had shot the suspect, Brown said investigators were still trying to confirm his identity, pointing out that the suspect could have been lying about his name earlier.

A police spokesman, Maj. Max Geron, said investigators think the suspect fired an unknown number of shots from his van while it was parked in front of police headquarters, which is across the street from a boutique hotel and a popular bar that was still open. He said the suspect then apparently began firing on squad cars before he rammed his van into one of them.

Anita Grendahl was asleep in her 7th floor apartment in a high-rise across from police headquarters when she heard gunshots loud enough to wake her up over a white noise machine in her room.

“We just woke up to a few pops and thought somebody was on my balcony, and then looked outside and saw the van crash into the car,” she said.

Ladarrick Alexander and his fiancée, Laquita Davis, were driving back toward the police station to their nearby apartment when they heard 15 to 20 gunshots in quick succession.

Seconds later, police could be seen swarming an unmarked van that appeared to have crashed into a police car, they said.

They turned around and were parked outside the police perimeter about two blocks away, where they heard the sound of one detonation at about 4:30 am and smoke coming up in the air.

Police headquarters is in a former warehouse district where a boutique hotel and several new apartment buildings have been opened.

“We don’t see too much going around here at all,” Alexander said.

Crafty Father’s Day gift ideas and more

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 8:37am

ASHWAUBENON – We are getting our craft on this morning!

Nicole Laha with Creations Galore joined FOX 11’s Emily Deem on Good Day Wisconsin to create some festive crafts.

Click here to learn more about Creations Galore.

Father’s Day Crafty Gifts:
– Grill prep plates with vinyl or painted on words or fun things like ‘meat’ with a cow
– sharpie craft mug
– mini books with kids questions filled out about dad
– tie + bowtie father’s day banner
– tie gift boxes
– photo bookmark

BBQ Summer Party Decor:

– popsicle party invites
– summer garlands
– flamingo + watermelon decor
– pinwheel how to + decor idea
– fringe banners, invites, name cards + fringe crowns
– painted flower pots

2015 Bellin Run is underway

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 8:36am

GREEN BAY – More than 16,00 runners are traveling through Green Bay and Allouez for the 2015 Bellin Run.

The event is in its 39th year and is known as one of the largest 10-K races in the nation.

The race started and will finish on Webster Avenue in front of Bellin Hospital.

New for 2015, runners will use time chips attached to their racing bibs instead of shoe-worn timing chips used in the past.

Spectators can also track runners via text alerts, Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on the Bellin Run, click here.

Bellin Run Forecast

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 5:02am

GREEN BAY – Thousands of runners and walkers will hit the pavement Saturday for the 2015 Bellin run.

Mother Nature may bring us some isolated showers in the morning.

Today will be mostly cloud with isolated showers, the high will be 66 degrees.

Tonight the low will be 57 degrees.

Tomorrow the clouds will return and so will the possibility of showers/thunderstorms.  The high will be 73 degrees.

Thousands ‘Run Your Town’ for 2015 Bellin Run

Sat, 06/13/2015 - 3:54am

GREEN BAY – Thousands of runners will take off for the 2015 Bellin Run Saturday morning.

The event is in its 39th year and is known as one of the largest 10-K races in the nation.

The race starts and finishes on Webster Avenue in front of Bellin Hospital. Runners will weave through Green Bay and Allouez to complete the 10K course.

In 2014, the race drew more than 18,200 walkers, runners and wheelchair participants.

New for 2015, runners will use time chips attached to their racing bibs instead of shoe-worn timing chips used in the past.

Spectators can also track runners via text alerts, Facebook and Twitter.

2014 Bellin Run men’s champion, Allen Kiprono, is back to defend his title. Last year’s female champion, Risper Gesabwa, is also back this year looking for her forth consecutive Bellin Run win.

2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi will also be making his second Bellin Run appearance.

FOX 11’s Pauleen Le spent the morning checking in with runners excited for the event.

For more information on the Bellin Run, click here.

 

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