Category Archives: News Talk 1340 AM

MARINETTE, MENOMINEE, & PESHTIGO HELP FOR THE HOMELESS HYGIENE AND CLEANING PRODUCT DRIVE
The 3rd annual Local Hygiene and Cleaning Product Drive is going on now. 54 sites throughout the Tri-City area of Marinette, Menominee, and Peshtigo will be collecting personal hygiene and cleaning pr...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 11, 2025

A Marinette County Inmate Dies...
Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller reports the death of an inmate at the Marinette County Jail. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Marinette County correctional officers were al...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 10, 2025

Leadership Changes at Fincantieri Marine Group
Mark Vandroff, the current CEO of Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), is transitioning to a pivotal position as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Fincantieri Marine Group in Washing...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 10, 2025

MARINETTE COUNTY INMATE DIES
Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller announced the death of a jail inmate. Correctional officers at the Marinette County Jail responded to a medical emergency in a cell pod around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesda...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 08, 2025

The Marinette Common Council approves Borrowing a little over $10 million
The Marinette Common Council approved borrowing a little over $10 million in a unanimous vote, Tuesday, for the purposes of relocating City Hall, the police department, and municipal court, among othe...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 08, 2025
New Marinette Fire Truck to be put into service
The City of Marinette and the Marinette Fire Department will hold a special "Push-In" Ceremony as they officially place the newest fire truck into service. The ceremony will take place at the Marinett...
Jim Callow Mar 07, 2025

Menominee Intermediate School District awarded $200,000 grant for adult education program
The Menominee Intermediate School District (MISD) is set to benefit from over $200,000 in state funding, aimed at enhancing enrollment, retention, and completion rates in adult education programs. Spe...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 05, 2025

A Victim of former Menominee Sheriff's Deputy Brian Helfert is suing Helfert, Menominee County, and former Sheriff Kenny Marks
A victim of former Menominee Sheriff's Deputy Brian Helfert is suing Helfert, Menominee County, and former Sheriff Kenny Marks in Federal Court for damages. The suit was filed by the Schawba Law Firm ...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 04, 2025

Marinette County Highway Seasonal Weight Restrictions
Starting at noon on Friday, March 7th, Marinette County will implement seasonal weight restrictions on its highways, which will remain until further notice. This measure aims to safeguard the highways...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 04, 2025

Michigan announces distribution of Marijuana Monies
The City of Menominee and Menominee County will each be receiving $407,600 dollars from the state as part of a $100 million dollar distribution under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana ...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025








