A local celebration of creativity and community is coming to the Spies Public Library this weekend. The Menominee Area Arts Council, also known as MAAC, is hosting an artist reception Saturday, May 16th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the library. The event highlights artwork from dozens of local artists and includes...

The Spies Public Library has recently been awarded a $16,000 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. The library plans to utilize this grant to help transform Linda's garden with improvements designed to encourage creativity, exploration, and learning for children. Tara Gamelin, director of Spies Library, i...

The Marinette County Public Services Committee got an update last week on staffing shortages, rising juvenile cases, and major drug investigations impacting the county. Marinette County District Attorney DeShea Morrow says felony filings are already ahead of last year's pace, while staffing challenges continue inside t...

Marinette City leaders are moving closer to a major redevelopment project involving the historic Armory and City Hall. During last week's city council meeting, officials received a detailed update on the project's timeline, budget concerns, and upcoming bid process. The City of Marinette is pushing forward with plans ...

A Menominee County man has been sentenced to prison in connection to a home invasion targeting an elderly veteran and a separate methamphetamine possession charge. Forty-year-old Jeffrey Donner was sentenced Monday in Menominee County Circuit Court. Prosecutors argued Donner exploited a vulnerable victim after learning...

A Marinette County man has entered a not guilty plea in a felony case now moving through the court system. Twenty - Nine-year-old, Robert Allen Chilcote appeared by video from the Marinette County Jail for his arraignment in Marinette County. His attorney, Hannah Fontaine, appeared in court, along with District Attorn...

The Spies Public Library is turning into a hub for local creativity this month, as the Menominee Area Arts Council brings its annual art exhibit to town. Library Director Tarra Gamlin says the gallery is already up and running, and showcases a wide range of local talent.

The nation's largest one-day food drive is happening this weekend-and local organizers say a small bag of groceries can go a long way. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, takes place this Saturday, May 9th. Residents are encouraged to leave non-perishable food item...

Federal officials are warning about a dangerous new synthetic opioid that's already been linked to dozens of deaths, and could spread further across the country. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has issued a national alert about cychlorphine, a powerful opioid now showing up in the illicit drug su...

Marinette County authorities say they have identified a person of interest in a fire that badly damaged the Northpoint Exotic Dance Club earlier this year. The fire happened in the early morning hours of January 8th, just outside Peshtigo. Investigators believe the building was intentionally set after someone tampered ...