Category Archives: News

The late John Brosig of Pound was named the 27th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame on Monday
The late John Brosig of Pound was named the 27th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame on Monday. Brosig passed away on Dec. 28, 2024, shortly after being named a Fan Hall of Fame finalist....
Melissa Ebsch Feb 20, 2025

WISCONSIN DNR OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR ARPA WELL COMPENSATION AND ABANDONMENT GRANTS
Governor Evers has announced a crucial enhancement to the state's commitment to public health by introducing an additional round of federal grant funding, amounting to $5 million, aimed at supporting ...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 19, 2025

THE M&m COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OPENS THE 20254 SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE IN MARCH
The M and M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is excited to announce that their 2025 scholarship application cycle will be opening soon. Students from Marinette and Menominee Counties are encouraged t...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 19, 2025

THE COURT DECISION IS IN...THE CITY OF MARINETTE VIOLATED THE OPEN MEETING LAW DURING THE 2020 PFAS SESSIONS
On Tuesday, a state appeals court determined that the Marinette City Council breached the state's Open Meeting Law due to two closed sessions held in 2020 concerning issues related to PFAS. This rulin...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 19, 2025

MARINETTE COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION
In the statewide primary race for Wisconsin state superintendent of schools, Democratic incumbent Jill Underly and GOP-backed education consultant Brittany Kinser advanced Tuesday and will face off in...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 19, 2025
ONE WOMAN IS DEAD AFTER A CRASH FRIDAY NIGHT IN MARINETTE COUNTY
The Marinette County Sheriff's Office says they received reports of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of State Highway 180 and Old County C just after 8:30 p.m. Friday. While attempting to loc...
Jim Callow Jan 27, 2025
A MARINETTE MAN DIED WHEN HIS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HOUSE
A Marinette man died when his vehicle crashed into a house. Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller reports that at 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Marinette County Dispatch received a report of a one-vehicle c...
Jim Callow Jan 27, 2025
COLEMAN POLICE SEARCHING FOR TWO WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE $400 WORTH OF LIQUOR
The Coleman Police Department in Marinette County is requesting help in identifying two suspects who reportedly stole liquor from a grocery store. According to the Coleman Police Department, the incid...
Jim Callow Jan 27, 2025
FORMER LAKEWOOD FIRE CHIEF ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMENT APOLOGIZES
The former Lakewood Fire Chief accused of embezzling nearly $100,000 is apologizing for his actions. In a letter filed with the Oconto County Court, Christopher Thomson says, "I know what I did wrong....
Jim Callow Jan 27, 2025
Former Lakewood Fire Chief is accused of Embezzling $100,000 from non-profit
In 2020, Lakewood elected 42-year-old Christopher Thomson of Lakewood as the Lakewood Fire Department treasurer, a position he held until September 3rd, 2024. He served as the Lakewood Fire Chief from...
Jim Callow Dec 11, 2024