Category Archives: News
Menominee School Superintendent addresses board on planning for consolidation
Now that the Menominee Junior/Senior High School has been re-opened, Superintendent Richard Sarau has turned his attention to the planning for the consolidation feasibility study. In his Superintenden...
Jim Callow Mar 20, 2023
Juul challenges incumbent Oitzinger for City of Marinette 3rd Ward Aldermanic Seat
Challenger Bob Juul will face off against incumbent Doug Oitzinger in the April 4th general election for the City of Marinette's Common Council's Ward 3 aldermanic seat. Juul says, "my business and ac...
Jim Callow Mar 15, 2023
The EPA Releases Draft Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFAS Compounds in Drinking Water
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft standards for six PFAS compounds in public drinking water. The proposed standards include an enforceable Maximum Contaminant Le...
Jim Callow Mar 15, 2023
Town of Peshtigo Residents and Experts weigh-in on a proposed Utility District for the Town of Peshtigo
Well over 150 Town of Peshtigo residents were in attendance for the public hearing regarding the proposed creation of a Town of Peshtigo Utility District last evening at Little River Country Club. In ...
Jim Callow Mar 14, 2023
City of Marinette Ward 3 Alderperson, Doug Oitzinger, seeks Re-election
On April 4th incumbent Doug Oitzinger will be seeking re-election as 3rd Ward Alderperson for the City of Marinette. Oitzinger says, "I'm running again because a lot of things I originally set goals f...
Jim Callow Mar 13, 2023
Public Hearing for the Town of Peshtigo Utility District
The public hearing on a proposed Utility District for the Town of Peshtigo is being held tonight at the Little River Country Club at 6pm. This public hearing is so that the Town Board can hear from th...
Jim Callow Mar 13, 2023
Did the Menekaunee Harbor dredging project help spread PFAS contamination in the area?
Several Town of Peshtigo residents have filed suit over PFAS contamination. The suits allege the plaintiffs suffered damage to their health and property from PFAS contamination resulting from industri...
Jim Callow Mar 09, 2023
The Friends of the Menominee County Fair are holding a Spaghetti Fundraiser this Saturday
A big fundraiser with big flavor is headed your way this weekend and the Friends of the Menominee County Fair hope that you'll come and enjoy a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 11th at the Pullman ...
Jim Callow Mar 09, 2023
CASA of Menominee County Merges with Marinette CASA Program
CASA of Menominee County recently merged with the Marinette CASA program. Faith Sandahl Executive Director of CASA says, "the long-term goal when they created Marinette as a satellite office was alway...
Jim Callow Mar 09, 2023
Town of Peshtigo Resident Jennifer Friday announces her candidacy for Chairperson of the Peshtigo Town Board
Town of Peshtigo Resident Jennifer Friday has run against incumbent Cindy Boyle in what likely will become the hottest race this spring. "I'm ready to take the leadership and move it forward, create p...
Jim Callow Mar 07, 2023