Category Archives: News

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
City of Menominee Planning Committee Agrees on Sign Ordinance; heads to council for approval
Michigan legalized recreational cannabis use in 2018 and licensed sales began in 2019. Since then, billboards advertising marijuana products have seemed to take over some highways and roads. All of th...
Jim Callow Dec 11, 2024
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
Marinette County's Longtime District Attorney, will face off for a judge's seat in Marinette County Circuit Court next Spring
Vying for an open judge's seat in Marinette County Circuit Court Branch 1 is Marinette County's District Attorney DeShea Morrow. Morrow starts the conversation about ethics saying, "I have standards f...
Jim Callow Dec 11, 2024
Salmonella Infections Linked to Cucumbers Sold in Wisconsin
A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections associated with cucumbers is under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, a...
Jim Callow Dec 02, 2024
Local Veteran name Finalist for the Prestigious "Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award"
Shawn Haley, a distinguished Marine Corps Veteran and regional Truck Driver for Veriha Trucking, has been named one of five finalists for the 2024 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Th...
Jim Callow Dec 02, 2024