Category Archives: News
Prestin supports legislation to crack down on fentanyl trafficers
State Rep. Dave Prestin on Wednesday voted in support of legislation to crack down on fentanyl traffickers in Michigan. Michigan suffered 2,287 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2023, a 250% increase ...
Jim Callow Apr 25, 2025
Tips to avoid bears
As the weather warms and people across the area begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent p...
Jim Callow Apr 25, 2025
Marinette Road Closures
Sewer construction will take place in the alley between Pierce Avenue and Oakes Street, from Carney Avenue to Sherman Street. Work has already begun. The overall project is planned to be completed wit...
Jim Callow Apr 25, 2025

Menominee County Weight Restriction to be modified Monday 4/28
Temporary weight restrictions will be modified to allow normal legal loading on Menominee County roads from and including Co. Rd. 352 (G-12), south to the City of Menominee effective 6:00 a.m., Monday...
Jim Callow Apr 24, 2025

Marinette County trails to open May 2nd
The Marinette County motorized recreational trail system will be re-opened to all authorized motorized vehicles effective 12 am, Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Motorized recreational trails are being re-opene...
Jim Callow Apr 24, 2025

Menekaunee Bridge to close Monday for inspection and maintenance
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office announces annual spring maintenance and inspection will take place on the Ogden Street bridge or Menekaunee Bridge in the ci...
Jim Callow Apr 24, 2025

SHIPYARD ESTATES SUBDIVISION ON SHORE DRIVE PROGRESS MOVES FORWARD
The Marinette Plan Commission convened on Wednesday to review the preliminary plat of Shipyard Estates, submitted by Shore Drive Development, LLC, for the property at 3100 and 3132 Shore Drive in Mari...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 24, 2025

Is Menominee becoming known for just bars and pot?
During the public comment segment of Monday evening's City of Menominee City Council Meeting, Steve Gromala, a citizen and county board supervisor, addressed the council and audience. He discussed con...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 23, 2025

During last evening's council meeting, Menominee Mayor Hoffman has requested that City Manager Brett Botbyl address the inquiries regarding an alleged security breach at city hall involving the former mayor possessing a key to the facility.
Mayor Casey Hoffman expressed continued concern about a security breach at City Hall, indicating it's a major topic among residents. After City Manager Brett Botbyl's report, Mayor Hoffman noted execu...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 22, 2025

The City of Menominee City Council approves two Fire Trucks
The City of Menominee City Council unanimously approved the purchase of two firetrucks to their fleet. The first is a purchase from Marinette Fire Department. Their recent engine that they've retired ...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 22, 2025