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WPS thanks customers for patience and kindness during winter storm event
GREEN BAY — Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is thanking customers for their patience during last week’s massive storm restoration. A strong snow and wind storm on April 2 and 3 knocked out power to 120,000 customers. More than 500 field workers from across Wisconsin and the Midwest worked tirelessly to get the lights back on. The wind and snow caused significant damage to the power grid, requiring one of the largest restoration efforts in WPS history. ...
Rusty Wolfe's ode to Packers and Jordan Love, ‘Lombardi Eyes,’ debuts Friday
WAUSAUKEE — Green Bay Packers fans are renowned for their dedication and undying support for their team. As the Jordan Love era unfolds, one of those fans has written a song that embodies what so many fans are feeling — the Pack is Back! Rusty Wolfe, a nationally known songwriter, musician and visual artist, is a New England transplant who became a Packer believer when he moved to Wausaukee more than a decade ago. He put his talents to work earlier this year, when he...
Crivitz, Coleman baseball squads notch M&O Conference wins
Marinette and Oconto Conference Crivitz 9, Wausaukee 2WAUSAUKEE — The Crivitz Wolverines used a four-run fourth inning to pull away from the Wausaukee Rangers and score a 9-2 victory in M&O Conference action on Tuesday. The teams traded runs in the first and third inning, but Crivitz took advantage of four walks in the fourth, scoring four runs on only two hits. Kory Calvert and Colten Tarmann kept the rally...
Marinette thinclads kick off outdoor track season
DENMARK, Wis. — The Marinette High School track and field team opened its outdoor season with a North Eastern Conference contest at Denmark on Tuesday. The Marine boys finished third and the girls fourth while Fox Valley Lutheran topped the competition on both sides. In the boys competition, FVL led the way with 150 points while Denmark was second at 91 points. Marinette (57) finished third, Clintonville (50) fourth and...
Rusty Marines drop season-opener against Denmark
MARINETTE — Brighter days are surely ahead for the Marinette softball team, but the 2024 season got off to an inauspicious start on Tuesday against North Eastern Conference rival Denmark. Uncharacteristically clunky play plagued Marinette (0-1 NEC, 0-1 overall), with the Marines committing six fielding errors, five of which turned into runs for Denmark. Throw in an offense that was kept off-balance by Maggie Frank, and the result was a...
Barker, Olson go deep as Maroons down Broncos in doubleheader
MENOMINEE — The hit parade was in full swing for the Menominee softball team on Wednesday, as the Lady Maroons clobbered Bark River-Harris in a non-conference doubleheader. Menominee took both contests easily, winning game one 9-5 before wrapping up the sweep with a 12-4 blowout in game two. Menominee racked up 32 base hits between the two games, 14 of which went for extra bases. ...
Daggett man arrested for threatening calls to county prosecutor
MENOMINEE — A 22-year-old Daggett man was arrested on Tuesday after sending terrorist threats to the Menominee courthouse and other organizations, officials said. Peter James Sand was charged with making a false report or threat of terrorism and two associated felonies. The offenses are each punishable by up to 20 years in prison, according to Menominee County prosecuting attorney Jeffrey Rogg. Sand called Rogg’s office on Feb. 1 and Feb....
Menominee retirement home takes in stray cat, raises money for local rescue group
MENOMINEE — Curiosity brought the cat into the retirement home. And that’s why Harbors Retirement Community is hosting a drive-thru fundraiser for The Colony on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1110 10th Ave., Menominee. For $5, community members can enjoy a baked potato with toppings, along with water and a cookie. The Colony is a local volunteer group that cares for feral cats through Trap-Neuter-Return, or TNR. ...
NWTC revamps training center to redefine career paths
MARINETTE — For those who want to make career advances or change jobs, there’s hope. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College celebrated renovations to its North Coast Marine Manufacturing Training Center last Tuesday. The open house showcased the partnership between businesses and industries in the area and the new way employers train the next generation. “Instead of a student having to take a one-year welding course, the avenue that a lot of...
Doubek dazzles as Marines blank Bulldogs for first win
MARINETTE — Ethan Doubek pitched a web gem for the Marinette baseball team on Monday, as the Marines blanked Peshtigo 10-0 in non-conference action from Dale Minzlaff Field at Pedersen Ball Park. The win was Marinette’s first of the season after the Marines opened the 2024 campaign with three consecutive losses against Green Bay Southwest and Freedom. Monday’s game saw Doubek spin five innings of one-hit ball and carry a...
Coleman, Crivitz suffer shutout defeats
Niagara 2-Coleman 0NIAGARA — Marinette and Oconto Conference play began on a down note for the Coleman baseball team, as the Cougars suffered a 2-0 setback at the hands of Niagara on Monday. Neither team was able to break through on the scoreboard until the bottom of the sixth inning, when the Badgers scored a pair of unearned runs for a 2-0 advantage entering the final frame. Mason Richting tossed...
Marine girls kick off new season with blowout over GB West
MARINETTE — Sierra Schreiner and Chloe Seymour provided plenty of firepower for the Marinette girls soccer team, as the Marines hammered Green Bay West 12-0 in Monday’s season-opening non-conference clash. Schreiner and Seymour both tallied hat tricks for the Marines (1-0) but they were far from the only ones to score against the Wildcats (0-1). Eight different players collected goals for Marinette, with Josie Smerchek (2) joining Seymour and Schreiner...
Katie Berman set to lead Peshtigo as new mayor
PESHTIGO — Alderperson Katie Berman says she is “very excited” to become Peshtigo’s mayor. Berman defeated incumbent Cathi Malke in the Peshtigo mayoral race last Tuesday, 410 to 342. “I know I have some very big shoes to fill,” Berman acknowledged. “Cathi has done a lot. She was the first female mayor we had, and I’m very honored to pick up where she’s leaving off and move us into the...
Menominee Red Wave registration set for Wednesday
MENOMINEE — Registration sign ups for Menominee Red Wave Legion baseball will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion post in Menominee. Any questions may be directed to Red Wave coach John Lauzer at 906-290-3924.
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