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Bodies of two children recovered near Chambers Island
Update: At approximately 6:23 a.m. today, the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Door County Sheriff’s Office that an unmanned 18-foot Gulf Coast Sailboat was located in the waters off of Chambers Island. At 11:21 a.m., the bodies of two children were recovered about one mile south of where the boat was located. Their names are not being released at this time pending positive identification and notification of the next-of-kin. ...
Bodies of two children recovered near Chambers Island
Update: At approximately 6:23 a.m. today, the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Door County Sheriff’s Office that an unmanned 18-foot Gulf Coast Sailboat was located in the waters off of Chambers Island. At 11:21 a.m., the bodies of two children were recovered about one mile south of where the boat was located. Their names are not being released at this time pending positive identification and notification of the next-of-kin. ...
Peshtigo eighth graders tour Washington, D.C.
Peshtigo eighth grade students and family members explored and experienced Washington, D.C. recently. Participants toured the U.S. Capitol building where Congress meets. Students were able to see the Constitution and Bill of Rights in person. Students explored President Washington’s estate, Mount Vernon, as well as Ford’s Theatre where President Lincoln was assassinated. The group learned about Arlington Cemetery and Memorial and was able to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students experienced four Smithsonian museums in addition to the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Learning didn’t stop there. Students and family members also visited many memorials, including the WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial. The trip concluded with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon.
Marinette won't utilize drop boxes for primary election
MARINETTE — A set of best practices to ensure the security of unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes won’t affect the City of Marinette. City Clerk Lana Bero said the city last used a drop box in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our’s is a small drop box that we put in the front hallway (at City Hall),” she said. “A lot of bigger cities have like a mailbox or a...
Marinette splits Saturday series against Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Marinette Legion baseball team hit the road for a Saturday doubleheader against Oshkosh on Saturday. Oshkosh shut out Post 39 5-0 in the opening game but Marinette was able to bounce back with a 5-2 victory in the nightcap to salvage the split. Marinette was held to just three hits and were only able to get six runners on base in game one, while Post 70...
Skip Williams sinks hole-in-one at Riverside
MENOMINEE — Skip Williams collected his first hole-in-one at Riverside Country Club on Friday. Using a five-iron, Williams tallied a drive distance of 130 yards to sink the hole-in-one on the tenth hole. Jerome Hedstrom, Brady Badker, and Don Seaborg bore witness to Williams’ feat.
Trump shot at rally in Pennsylvania
Former president Donald J. Trump, the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party in November's election, was shot during a rally in Butler, Pa. Saturday. The United States Secret Service has issued a statement indicating that Trump's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Trump was on stage giving a speech at a campaign rally, when video appears to include the sound of gunshots, and Trump reached for his right ear before collapsing to the stage. Secret Service agents were shown jumping on top of the former president to shield him from additional fire. The Republican National Convention will visit the Badger State this week, with security concerns among the major talking points with a robust security zone around Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Menominee Legion sings the blues against Marquette
MENOMINEE — The final home game of the season turned out to be one to forget for the Menominee Legion baseball team, as the Red Wave were swept aside by the Marquette Blues in a doubleheader at Spies Field on Friday. Marquette barnstormed their way to victory in both contests, taking game one 14-3 before wrapping up the sweep with a 14-1 thrashing in the nightcap. Game one saw the...
Local narcotics agents seize drugs, money
MARINETTE — Narcotics Investigators from the Northeast Tri-County Drug Enforcement Group conducted an operation that resulted in the seizure of 439.4 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 5.5 grams of suspected cocaine, $1,600 of U.S. currency and drug paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution. The seizure took place Tuesday and was conducted by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Marinette Police Department. One suspect is in custody but the name is being withheld pending formal charges by the Marinette County District Attorney’s Office. The methamphetamine has an approximate street value of $25,000
Menominee Nation dedication appreciated
MARINETTE — A Menominee Nation dedication ceremony recently took place in Menekaunee with little fanfare — exactly the way the Menominee Nation Tribe wanted it. “There was no formal invite,” Alderman Ken Keller said Tuesday at the Marinette Common Council meeting. “And that was preferred by the Menominee Nation and the governor’s (Tony Evers) office. It gave them the opportunity to express their gratitude for the monuments that are there and showcase their place of origin.” ...
NWTC a finalist for coveted Aspen Prize
GREEN BAY — The Aspen Institute recently named Northeast Wisconsin Technical College as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success, as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. “To be named a finalist for the...
AG Nessel announces 2-day expungement fair
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the department will host an expungement fair in Marquette from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. It will be held at the Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! at 1498 Odovero Drive. Expungement fairs offer Michigan residents a free opportunity to review their criminal convictions with on-site volunteer attorneys for potentially expungable convictions. Having criminal convictions expunged can aid a resident in securing employment, housing, and other benefits available to...
Marinette rallies to wrap up season sweep of Menominee
MENOMINEE — Fifth-inning fireworks from Chase MacGregor helped lift the Marinette Legion baseball team to a 10-6 triumph over Menominee at Spies Field on Wednesday. Post 39 (4-11 overall) entered the fifth down by one run but Caleb Klimek and JJ Brand worked back-to-back walks before Kolton Goldsmith reached on a bunt single, which brought MacGregor up to the plate with one out and the bases loaded. MacGregor rose to...
Menominee beaches closed because of bacteria levels
MENOMINEE — Henes Park Beach and Memorial Park Beach, both in Menominee, are closed until further notice because of high levels of bacteria in the water, according to the Menominee Public Health Department. Retesting will be conducted on Friday. For more information on the beach closures, people can contact Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties Environmental Health Division at 906-786-4111.
Trapper's Convention/Outdoor Expo starts Friday
ESCANABA – The Annual Trapper’s Convention/Outdoor Expo is set for Friday and Saturday at the U.P. State Fairgrounds located in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days (all times EST). During the two days, nine famous outdoor experts will be taking the stage to give presentations on trapping and hunting. For a list and times and topics of each presenter and other information go to www.uptrappers.com and go to the 2024 trappers’ convention page and then to the demonstrator’s page. ...
Area sporting events (July 10-14)
Today’s eventsLegion baseball Marinette at Menominee, 7 p.m. Thursday’s eventsNo events scheduled Friday’s eventsLegion baseball Marquette at Menominee (DH), 4 p.m. Saturday’s eventsLegion baseball Marinette at Oshkosh (DH), noon Sunday’s eventsBaseball Marinette Red Birds at Shawano, 1:30 p.m.
Anderson named school bus driver of the year
MARINETTE — The wheels on the bus go round and round — and for 27 years Dan Anderson has been making sure students on his route in the Marinette School District get to and from school safely. Anderson, who drives for Westlund Bus Lines, received the 2024 Excellence in School Bus Driving Award last month at the Wisconsin School Bus Association convention in La Crosse. He’s the first driver from...
Marinette Logging & Heritage Fest set for this weekend
MARINETTE — It’s that time of the year when local residents will celebrate the city’s deep lumber tradition this weekend with the 12th Logging & Heritage Fest in Marinette. Most of the activity is packed into a fun-filled Saturday, starting with the 3rd annual Loggers 5K/Run/Walk at 8 a.m. and concluding with fireworks at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. This year’s festival will once again include a Kids Walk/Run, immediately after the regular 5K run. ...
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