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Baldwin's campaign tour stops in Marinette
MARINETTE — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin received plenty of applause and photo opportunities with fellow Democrats Friday in Marinette, but afterward she declined to answer a question regarding her support for President Joe Biden, also a Democrat. Baldwin, who is running against Republican Eric Hovde, was at A Place For Coffee, 1059 Marinette Ave., as part of her four-day “Fired Up for Tammy” tour. The campaign swing started Thursday in Ashland and Minocqua, continued Friday in Marinette and Ashwaubenon, moved on Saturday to Door, Fond...
Little River hosts annual 'Red, White and Blue' outing
MARINETTE — Over 200 golfers descended upon Little River Country Club for the annual Red, White and Blue tournament on Thursday. Each flight was contested between teams of four, with the winning outfit receiving a $100 cash prize. Second place winnings totaled $75, while third place teams took home $50 and fourth place units netted $25. The championship flight was decided by a single stroke, as Trey Kretz, Grant Bauman,...
Oconto County Sheriff's Office seeks wanted man
OCONTO — The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a suspect who recently absconded from his bond. The subject is Michael J. Bullock, 41. Bullock is currently out on $40,000 bond for repeated sexual assault of a child and other related crimes which were pending trial. He was last seen in the Suring area on the morning of July 1; his whereabouts are currently unknown and it is unknown if he has access to a vehicle. The subject is a white male, 5-foot-10, 240 pounds. He has blonde hair and green eyes. Do not attempt to apprehend the subject on your own, contact the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office with any information. The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office does not condone vigilantism. Any threatening, intimidation or harassment of the subject will not be tolerated.
Sex offender meeting set for Crooked Lake location
CRIVITZ — A community notification meeting regarding the release of a registered sex offender will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Crooked Lake Community Center/Fire Department, 15441 County Trunk W, Crivitz. The Oconto County Sheriff’s Office released information on the meeting, which pertains to Murry Locke. The sheriff’s office states the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection. Locke is a convicted sex offender, but he not currently wanted by law enforcement. ...
AODA Family Educational Series starts this month
MARINETTE — Marinette County Health and Human Services — ADAPT announces the next AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Family Educational Series open to the public. This series is developed to address the growing concerns in our community related to the devastating impact that substance use has had on individuals, families, and the economic prosperity of our community. The AODA Family Educational Series has been developed to address three important issues associated with substance use: prevention, intervention, and treatment. This program can be used as...
Marinette walks off Menominee to win wild July 4 joust
MARINETTE — No matter the sport or the time of year, the gloves are dropped and anything can happen whenever Marinette and Menominee square off. Thursday’s annual Fourth of July clash between the Marinette and Menominee Legion baseball teams was no different, as Post 39 overcame several miscues to sink the Red Wave with a walkoff 5-4 win at Dale Minzlaff Field. Marinette committed five errors in the field, two...
Marinette walks off Menominee to win wild July 4 joust
MARINETTE — No matter the sport or the time of year, the gloves are dropped and anything can happen whenever Marinette and Menominee square off. Thursday’s annual Fourth of July clash between the Marinette and Menominee Legion baseball teams was no different, as Post 39 overcame several miscues to sink the Red Wave with a walkoff 5-4 win at Dale Minzlaff Field. Marinette committed five errors in the field, two...
Twin Bridge Water Ski Show, fireworks set for Saturday
TWIN BRIDGE — The Twin Bridge Water Ski Team will present their 2024 theme show, Despicable Ski, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday for their annual Independence Day celebration. Food and refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the show, 50/50 raffles, raffles tickets, and a spectacular over the water fireworks display will take place. The public is invited to attend. The rain date is July 13. They will also perform a ski show on Thursday, July 4, but no fireworks. ...
Man charged in double fatality crash in Grover
MARINETTE — A Pembine man has been charged with two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with a June 2 crash in the Town of Grover that caused the death of two women. Scott Mathis, 46, has been charged, according to a press release from Marinette County District Attorney DeShea Morrow. According to the Criminal Complaint issued by the District Attorney’s Office, on June 2,...
Mom in child abuse video receives probation
MARINETTE — A Niagara woman who took part in live streaming the physical abuse of her toddler son will get an opportunity for rehabilitation. Natasha Hunt, 24, was sentenced Tuesday in Marinette County Circuit Court Branch 1. Judge Jane Sequin handed down three years probation, along with a stayed sentence of two years in prison followed by two years extended supervision. In essence, that means if Hunt violates any provisions...
Red Wave get back on track with gashing of Greens
KINGSFORD — Pitching ruled as the Menominee Legion baseball team snapped its five-game losing streak with an emphatic 11-2 victory over Kingsford on Tuesday. Blake Malke and Aiden Beal combined to toss seven innings of one-hit ball for the Red Wave while Menominee’s offense provided the duo with plenty of support. Menominee collected 10 hits, four of which went for extra bases, walked four other times and racked up 10...
6 people killed in Wisconsin house fire
NECEDAH, Wis. — A house fire in Wisconsin killed six family members, authorities said Monday, adding that early indications are that the blaze was accidental. Emergency responders were called to a house fire in Necedah around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a news release posted Monday on the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. They arrived to find the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters battled the blaze for three hours....
Whitmer insists Biden can win her state
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday insisted that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance. Whitmer’s statement comes as many in her party question whether she could step in for Biden and run against Republican Donald Trump this fall. Whitmer and several other top national Democrats have publicly backed Biden since Thursday’s debate. ...
DNR: Celebrate a fireworks-free Fourth Of July
MADISON, Wis. — With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate a fireworks-free holiday and keep fire safety in mind. Under Wisconsin’s current conditions, the DNR recommends being especially cautious with fireworks and campfires. Most wildfires caused by fireworks occur during the weeks leading up to and after the Fourth of July holiday or under extended drought conditions. ...
Area sporting events (July 3-7)
Today’s eventsNo events scheduled Thursday’s eventsLegion baseball Menominee at Marinette, 1:30 p.m. Friday’s eventsNo events scheduled Saturday’s eventsLegion baseball Marinette at Manitowoc (DH), 5 p.m. Sunday’s eventsBaseball Navarino at Marinette Red Birds, 1:30 p.m.
Veterans take part in a fishing charter adventure
MENOMINEE — Nineteen veterans, along with four Freedom for Patriots (FFP) volunteer guides, took part in a Great Lakes trout/salmon fishing charter adventure in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on June 22. FFP, a Menominee non-profit organization providing support for active duty and veteran military members through recreational activities, regardless of physical or mental barriers, hosted the event. This year the members ranged in age from their 30s to more than 80. The oldest person to catch a fish was 84. ...
Garden Walk is a one-day event on July 13
The Garden Walk, sponsored by the Northern Lights Master Gardeners Inc., will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 in the Marinette and Peshtigo area. It was incorrectly listed in Monday’s paper that the Garden Walk is a two-day event.
Green Bay Southwest emerges victorious at annual 'Firecracker' tourney
MARINETTE — Over three days and 16 games, eight of the top Legion baseball teams from Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula and Canada duked it out for the top spot at the annual Firecracker tournament at Pedersen Ball Park. The tournament, which took place Friday through Saturday at both Dale Minzlaff and Haase fields, featured host Marinette, in addition to Menominee, Escanaba and Gladstone from the U.P. Green Bay Southwest, Watertown...
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