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Menominee school district asks to end lawsuit filed by fired supervisor
MENOMINEE — Menominee Area Public Schools is seeking to have dismissed a lawsuit filed by former operations supervisor Steve Sobay, who was fired by the school district last May. John Miller, of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.’s Munising office, filed a motion on the school district’s behalf on Thursday, to dismiss the lawsuit filed in the 41st Circuit Court in Menominee. The school district’s request to dismiss the lawsuit will...
Marinette Kiwanis Kapers ready for Scooby-Doo shenanigans in upcoming show
MARINETTE — Sometimes “doing your research” means watching Saturday morning cartoons. That’s what Keith Kolstad, co-director and writer of this year’s “Mystery on the Menominee River: Can Scoobs Save the Day?” show, did. As the bats fly across a haunted mansion, the theme song sets in — “Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are you?” Groovy. ...
Pedal Power: DNR partnership, warm weather boosts local mountain biking
MARINETTE — Getting on a trail is getting a little easier. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has entered into an agreement with the Marinette Area Mountain Bike Association for the nonprofit organization to maintain a popular trail under DNR supervision. “The stars finally aligned,” said Joe Krawczyk, director of MAMBA, concerning the four-year process. “It’s been a long journey, but a really fruitful one.” ...
Marinette County panel discusses naming rights
MARINETTE — Don’t look for the John Doe Ski Trail or Jane Doe Park any time soon in Marinette County. The Executive Committee last week decided to clean up language regarding naming rights of county-owned facilities and property. The panel approved wording that will be used in an ordinance to be approved by the full County Board. The wording, “Naming rights sponsorship of any county-owned facilities and/or property are discouraged...
Foundation, PNB partner on teacher incentive program
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) has again partnered with Peshtigo National Bank on a “Teacher Incentive Program.” This innovative program provides grants to teachers who include financial literacy in their student’s curriculum. School staff throughout Marinette and Menominee counties participating in the MMACF’s Future Fund children’s savings account program are eligible to apply. The funding for the awards is provided by Peshtigo National Bank. The Future Fund is a children’s savings account initiative established and run by the Community Foundation. A $50 savings account...
Prestin concerned about Dems banning firearms
LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River, is sounding the alarm on what he views as Michigan Democrats’ plot to ban semi-automatic rifles. State Sen. Rosemary Bayer, D-West Bloomfield, went on a Lansing area TV show March 8 and alluded to plans for a future ban on lawfully owned firearms. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did an interview in December where she opened the door to a ban. When asked...
American Red Cross needs blood donors
GREEN BAY — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types — especially those with type O blood — are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions. During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait —...
Woman charged in bicyclist's death
MARINETTE — A 25-year-old Marinette woman has been charged in connection to the death of a bicyclist last summer on the Interstate Bridge near the entrance to Stephenson Island. Alexis N. Clark made her initial appearance Monday afternoon in Marinette County Circuit Court. She is accused of being responsible for the death of David J. Fournier, 48, Menominee, at approximately 2 a.m. July 15, 2023, when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle on the bridge. He died at the scene. The...
Portion of Carney Avenue closed because of sewer work
MARINETTE — Carney Avenue, between Armstrong and Oakes streets, is closed to through traffic. Sewer construction will take place in the alley between Armstrong Street and Oakes Street, from Sherman Street to Georgia Street. Preliminary work has already started. The overall project is planned to be completed within seven weeks, according to Director of Public Works Brian Miller. The sewer work will impact traffic on Carney Avenue. At this time, both lanes of Carney Avenue between Armstrong Street and Oakes Street are closed to through traffic. A detour route has been posted to direct traffic around the construction site. We ask motorists to use caution and reduce speed when traveling the detour route, Miller said. The alley will have limited access for the duration of the project.
Stingrays trio brings home five trophies from State finals
BROWN DEER, Wis. — Three members of the M&M Stingrays swimming team brought home trophies from the 2024 Wisconsin YMCA State finals over the weekend. Jacob Counts (12), Madelyn Krah (11) and Elizabeth Possi (8) accounted for five podium finishes between them, with Possi collecting three of them alone after taking second overall in the 50-yard backstroke (41.80 seconds) and third in both the 25-back (19.75) and the 50-freestyle (36.87). ...
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