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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...
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...
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...
Rhude seeks another term on Marinette County Board
MARINETTE — Trygve Rhude is running for a position on the Marinette County Board. Rhude is supervisor for District 22, which includes Wards 5 and 6 in the Town of Peshtigo. Rhude, a lifelong resident of the district, said he feels strongly about giving something back to the community that has raised him and his family. “I know the district; the roads, the parks, the businesses, the environmental issues (PFAS)...
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