Patch AM: Why NWTC is Urgently Addressing Suicide Risk in Skilled Trades

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In today’s newsletter:

• Why NWTC is urgently talking about suicide risk in skilled trades
• Why a Green Bay community leader is pleading with world powers now
• How a record cocaine seizure targeted Green Bay’s streets
• Also on today’s calendar: The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Green Bay and 7 more events.

Today’s riddle:

What is a snake’s favorite subject? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Saturday:
Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 56 and low of 32 degrees.

Sunday:
Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 60, low: 44.

Monday:
Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 67 and low of 33 degrees.

News we’re reading

1. NWTC shines spotlight on mental health issues, suicide rates for men in skilled trades
   Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay is highlighting the high suicide risk facing men in skilled trades through a new “Men’s Mental Health: Tools in Tough Times” event. Featuring a leading construction safety and wellness advocate, the program encourages open conversations, reduces stigma, and connects residents with free, confidential suicide prevention resources across Northeast Wisconsin.

2. Iranian-American community leader begs world leaders to let Iranians decide their future
   From Green Bay, an Iranian-American community leader is urging world powers to avoid deeper military intervention in Iran and allow its people to choose their own government. Speaking about relatives still under airstrikes and internet blackouts, he expresses both fear for their safety and hope that Iran’s future will be decided by its citizens, not foreign armies.

3. Woman sentenced for role in attempted cocaine delivery to Green Bay
   Federal prosecutors detailed how traffickers tried to move 30 kilograms of cocaine into the Green Bay area, resulting in the largest cocaine seizure in the DEA’s local history. A Rockford woman with a limited role in the conspiracy received a two-year prison sentence and likely faces deportation, while other defendants previously drew longer terms.

4. More Than 700 Students Compete in Wisconsin VEX Robotics State Championships in Green Bay
   Hundreds of students from across Wisconsin are converging on Green Bay this weekend for the three-day VEX Robotics State Championships at the Resch Expo Center, free and open to the public. With more than 120 teams competing through Sunday afternoon, visitors can watch kids tackle engineering and coding challenges while vying for spots at next month’s world championship in St. Louis.

5. Life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe visits National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
   A major Catholic pilgrimage attraction is in Northeast Wisconsin as a life-sized statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe visits the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, with Green Bay’s bishop leading opening Mass. Through Tuesday, visitors can join scheduled “Pilgrim Experience” sessions, learn about the apparition, and submit prayer intentions that will be taken to the Basilica in Mexico City.

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🗓️ Upcoming Events in Green Bay

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Featured events

Friday March 13

The Marshall Tucker Band
EPIC Event Center, 2351 Holmgren Wy Suite 101, Green Bay
6:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday March 8
Awesome Ambassadors
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
2:00 pm

Monday March 9
Sanctuary Storytime
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
10:00 am

Tuesday March 10
Noon Nature Walk
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
12:00 pm

Wolf Feeding
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
1:30 pm

Thursday March 12
Noon Nature Walk
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
12:00 pm

Friday March 13
Wolf Feeding
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
1:30 pm

Saturday March 14
R-PAWS New Member Presentation
Green Bay, WI Calendar, 1660 E Shore Drive, Green Bay
9:00 am

The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Green Bay
128 S Broadway, Green Bay
4:00 pm

Band O’Barley _St Patrick’s Day Event
525 N Taylor St, Green Bay
7:30 pm

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🗓️ Events Nearby

Saturday March 7
8th Annual Shamrock Craft Beer Invitational
The Automobile Gallery & Event Center, 400 S Adams St, Green Bay
3:00 pm

Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity WIAA State
Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice Arena
3:00 pm

Thursday March 12
Lunch & Learn – Fraud – Green Bay, WI 2026
Village of Bellevue Community Center, 1811 Allouez Ave, Green Bay
11:00 am

Saturday March 14
Trisha Yearwood
Meyer Theatre, 117 S Washington St, Green Bay
7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

Wondering if someone would be willing to help me move in a queen size bed and two seats couch!
Please I’m desperate I’m 3 weeks postpartum and have zero help. Time of delivery is Tomorrow between 10am and 2pm!! TIA (Nextdoor Olde North)

Took a break from planning cruises to watch this!
The slow demolition of our water tower on Babcock Rd in Ashwaubenon. It’s pretty noisy, just glad I don’t live next to it! Fascinating how they can… (Nextdoor Midway West)

Wal-Mart posted a job opening for
Janitorial Associate
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Traveling Retail Merchandiser – Overnight
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Ok Green Bay!
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Hissssss-tory
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