Category Archives: News

FLOCK TO THE FUN TO SUPPORT SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Placing plastic pink flamingos on someone's lawn may seem unusual, but it is actually a charitable activity known as 'flocking'. Katie Lemay, a parent and volunteer at Saint John Paul II Catholic Acad...
Melissa Ebsch May 02, 2025

MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVE PRESTIN VOTED TO RESTORE LOCAL OVERSIGHT OVER LARGE - SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
State Rep. Dave Prestin yesterday voted to restore local oversight over large-scale renewable energy projects. The plan passed the House along party lines. Prestin said "We're restoring local control ...
Melissa Ebsch May 01, 2025

WISCONSIN UNDERAGE TOBACCO AND VAPE SALES DECREASED IN 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reports a decrease in the rate at which tobacco and vape retailers sold to underage consumers last year, with annual data showing a decline from 13.6 ...
Melissa Ebsch May 01, 2025

2024 LAKE MICHIGAN FISH HARVEST STATISTICS
Lake Michigan anglers recorded high harvest numbers of Chinook and Coho salmon, as well as steelhead, in 2024. Over 210,000 Coho salmon were harvested, marking a record number for last year. Additiona...
Melissa Ebsch May 01, 2025

THE M&M COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECENTLY HELD THEIR GRANTING PROCESS & PARTNERED WITH PROVIDENT HEALTH FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The M&M Community Foundation recently held their granting process along with their application period which was held during the month of march. MMACF Executive Director Ashley Berken...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 30, 2025

NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOR: CTHG
On Monday, May 5th, the Marinette County Highway Department will begin road construction on County Trunk Highway G. Construction will begin from the intersection of County Highway W to Loomis Road and...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 30, 2025

THE MENOMINEE AREA ARTS COUNCIL'S "MAAC ATTACK" NEW ART EXHIBIT AT SPIES PUBLIC LIBRARY BEGINS MAY 3RD
The "MAAC ATTACK" exhibit of new work by the Menominee Area Arts Council (MAAC) members will open on May 3rd with a "Meet the Artists" reception from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the John Baptist Henes Gal...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 30, 2025

A MILWAUKEE MAN IS SENTENCES UP TO 45 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO SELL A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF METH
Bounliam Khidsukhum, 42 years old, was sentenced on Friday, April 25th to a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 45 years in prison for negotiating the sale of a substantial amount of methamphetamine ...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 29, 2025
Severe weather rolls through area
Several lines of storms, some severe, crossed Northeast Wisconsin last evening. Severe Thunderstorm warnings were issued for portions of Marinette and Oconto Counties. The National Weather Service in ...
Jim Callow Apr 29, 2025

WITH THE FILING DEADLINE LAST WEEK, THE MENOMINEE CITY COUNCIL RACES ARE SET
Two veteran Menominee city council members William Plemel and Doug Robinson will not seek re-election this year. In Ward 1, Incumbent Michael DeDamos is being challenged by Donna Larsen. In Ward 2, Wi...
Melissa Ebsch Apr 28, 2025