Category Archives: News

The Marinette Mayor reacts to an appeals court decision that the city Violated Open Meetings Laws
For the past four years, Ward 3 Alderperson Doug Oitzinger has been engaged in legal action against the City of Marinette Council, alleging Open Meetings Violations during sessions held on October 6th...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025

Moving Marinette City Hall gets closer to reality
Marinette City Hall could be moved from its longtime location on Hall Ave, after a potential move was discussed at this week's discussion - only special city council meeting. Marinette Mayor Steve Gen...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025

The Wisconsin DOT wants to fix a dangerous US-41 Intersection
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation held a public input meeting at the Grover Town Hall where over 100 community members were in attendance. WISDOT is in the process of developing plans for pro...
Melissa Ebsch Mar 03, 2025

THE MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS HAS UPHELD A PERMIT FOR ENBRIDGE ENERGY'S PLAN TO BURY AN OIL PIPELINE BENEATH THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a permit for Enbridge Energy's plan to bury an oil pipeline beneath the environmentally sensitive Straits of Mackinac. The unanimous decision by a three-judge ...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 20, 2025

THE M&M GREAT LAKES SPORT FISHERMEN'S 34TH ANNUAL BANQUET AND FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD THIS EVENING
The 34th Annual M and M Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Banquet and Fundraiser is being held tonight at Little River Country Club. Tom Lawson Chairman and Director of the M an M Great Lakes Fishermen says...
Melissa Ebsch Feb 20, 2025

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