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A Dickinson County Man Pleads to Sexually Assaulting Two Minors
Monday, May 5th, Trentin McWilliams, 23, of Norway, MI, and most recently residing in California, pled to multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. M...
Melissa Ebsch May 07, 2025

NWTC BIKE RODEO
Looking for a fun way to prepare your kids for summer? Join NWTC in Marinette today, Wednesday, May 7th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for an afternoon packed with exciting Summer Safety activities. NWTC IS ...
Melissa Ebsch May 07, 2025

The long - vacant Duer Gym could be occupied very soon
A local homeless shelter is looking to purchase the Duer Gym to use as a warming or cooling station. Dorothy's Haven of Hope Homeless Shelter is planning to use the space to help those in the communit...
Melissa Ebsch May 07, 2025

MORE LOCAL ATV TRAILS OPEN
Marinette County's ATV and UTV trails are now available for riders to enjoy. It should be noted that dirt bikes aren't allowed on the trails. The sheriff's office reminders everyone to be mindful abou...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

STURGEON UPDATES
As of yesterday, May 5th, sturgeon can still be seen on the Peshtigo and Lower Fox rivers. Here's a look at where sturgeon are throughout the Winnebago System: Princeton Dam, Upper Fox River: S...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

Michigan blood lead testing rules finalized; physicians now required to order testing for children at ages 12 months and 24 months
To prevent and address lead poisoning in Michigan children, new laws require physicians to provide blood lead testing at ages 12 months and 24 months, effective from October 2023. The tests must be re...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

Attorney General Nessel Sues to Stop Dismantling of Health and Human Services Department
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined 18 attorney's general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and ...
Melissa Ebsch May 06, 2025

Leapfrog Group Awards Aurora Health Care Hospitals for Patient Safety
The Leapfrog Group has recognized nine hospitals within Aurora Health Care with an "A" rating for excellence in patient safety in its Spring 2025 patient safety report card. This achievement marks Aur...
Melissa Ebsch May 05, 2025

The Salvation Army Hosts Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is set to host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. This Mobile Food Pantry will deliver 15,000 pounds of food via a truck, aimed at assisting 300 ...
Melissa Ebsch May 05, 2025

MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON AFTER PLEADING NO CONTEST TO CRASH THAT KILLED BABY
A Coleman man who was charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 8-month-old child was sentenced to three years in prison and 5 years extended supervision Thursday in Marinette Circuit Co...
Melissa Ebsch May 02, 2025