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Menominee's Axtell, Coduti, named two of U.P.'s best
MENOMINEE — The Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association unveiled its selections for the 2024 girls All-U.P. basketball teams on Friday, and a pair of Menominee standouts were amongst those chosen as the best ballers that the Yoop has to offer. Senior Anna Axtell capped off a sterling prep career by garnering Division 1-3 First Team honors, while Coduti, a sophomore, collected Special Mention (receiving two or more votes for Second Team). ...
Paula Gruszynski resigns from MMACF after 9 years of service
MENOMINEE — After nearly a decade of service, Paula Gruszynski, executive director of the M&M Area Community Foundation, resigned after taking over the foundation in February 2015. “It has been a privilege to work alongside our dedicated team and community partners in advancing the foundation’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for all residents of Marinette and Menominee counties,” said Gruszynski. During her tenure, Gruszynski spearheaded initiatives focused on...
Twin cities respond to power outages after storm damage
MARINETTE — Wisconsin Public Service said the vast majority of customers impacted by this week’s storms would have power restored by Friday night, according to a spokesperson. “Our crews are finding significant damage from the storm — including more than 1,500 reports of damaged utility poles, downed power lines, and large trees and tree limbs falling onto our electric equipment,” said Matt Cullen, a spokesperson for WEC Energy Group. The...
Women's golf league meeting set
PESHTIGO — An organizational meeting for the Women’s Golf League will take place April 18 at Vernon Hills Golf Course in Peshtigo. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. For more information, contact either the Vernon Hills Clubhouse at 715-582-9200, or Darlene Grandaw at 715-582-4050.
Menominee trio take home All-U.P. honors
MENOMINEE — Voters of the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association recognized a stellar season by the Menominee boys basketball team with a slew of All-U.P. selections on Wednesday. Three Maroons collected individual honors, while Menominee was chosen as the Division 3 Team of the Year for the second time in the past three seasons. Sophomore Tanner Theuerkauf garnered All-U.P. First Team accolades after averaging 15.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.1...
Over 20,000 without power following strong winds, heavy snow
MARINETTE — Over 20,000 are without power in Marinette and Menominee counties, with Wisconsin Public Service still determining restoration times and bringing in extra help to restore electricity, according to a spokesperson. “We are seeing substantial damage caused by strong winds and heavy snow, including numerous broken utility poles, downed power lines and trees falling onto our electric equipment,” said Brendan Conway, director of media relations from WEC Energy Group. ...
Marinette County spring 2024 election results
Following is a rundown of the unofficial results from Tuesday’s spring election for Marinette County. Cities• Marinette: Incumbent Jeffrey Skorik def. Norm Nelson for Ward 2 alderperson, 96 to 34. Incumbent Liz Mikutowski def. Roger Kriederman Jr. for Ward 5 alderperson, 94 to 57. Incumbent Debbie Klegin def. Peter Noppenberg, 58 to 41. Incumbent Judy Grace (1217), Incumbent Cindy Verschay (1209), Martin Shaw (1148) and Incumbent Rose O’Hara (1088) were elected to the Marinette School Board. Incumbent Jamie L. Richardson also received 1001 votes but...
Evers removes county from matching grant burden for UW campus
MARINETTE — Gov. Tony Evers partially vetoed Senate Bill 518 for two-year colleges on Friday so that the county would no longer need to match a large sum of money to redevelop the defunct University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus. The bill would have required Marinette County to match 20% to receive a grant, which Marinette City Alderperson Doug Oitzinger said wasn’t necessary. He recently wrote a letter to Evers...
Marine bats kept on ice in season-opening loss to GB Southwest
MARINETTE — It may not have felt like spring, but the winter weather held off long enough for the Marinette High School baseball team to get a jump on its season. The Marines opened the season against Green Bay Southwest at Pedersen Ballpark on Monday. The game-time temperature was 40 degrees with a windchill of 33 degrees, and while the temperature steadily dropped throughout the contest, the Marinette bats were...
NWTC students take center stage as Masters in Their Craft
MARINETTE – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's Marinette Campus is proud to announce its annual Master of Their Craft competition, taking place throughout the month of April. This event celebrates the talents and skills of students pursuing careers in trades and engineering, providing a platform for them to showcase their technical prowess among peers, industry professionals, and the wider community. “The Master of Their Craft is a highly anticipated annual event for both our students and College," said Cindy Bailey, Dean of NWTC Marinette Campus. "This...
Prestin plan offers first responders, corrections officers free hunting, fishing licenses
;ANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Dave Prestin, along with his colleagues State Reps. Kathy Schmaltz and Tyrone Carter, introduced a legislative package that would offer EMS personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and corrections officers free hunting and fishing licenses. The occupations have faced critical staffing shortages in recent years. “These bills are a part of a series of incremental improvements to make these jobs more desirable. These bills are an important step toward reversing staffing shortages,” Prestin said. “I know that many EMS personnel, firefighters, and...
Kingsford pair face drug charges in Marinette County
Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller reports that as the result of an investigation involving investigators from the Northeast Tri-County Drug Enforcement Group-Marinette/Florence and the Michigan K.I.N.D. Team, a traffic stop was conducted by Marinette County Sheriff’s Department deputies in the Town of Pound on March 25. Michael D. Richtig and Casey L. Secrist, both from Kingsford, Michigan, were arrested and have been charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine PTAC — Repeater, Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl (>1-50 G) PTAC — Repeater, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia PTAC. Richtig was also charged with Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place PTAC — Repeater and Secrist charged with Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place PTAC. As a result of the traffic stop, 31 grams of methamphetamine and 10.2 grams of purple fentanyl were seized. The charges a merely allegations. Both parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
'A brilliant basketball mind': Pericolosi had unmatched success at Menominee
Editor’s note: The Menominee High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction ceremony takes place May 4 at the Pullman House in Menominee. Tickets are on sale at the Superintendent’s office at Blesch School and the Principal’s office at the high school for $35. Each week, the EagleHerald will spotlight one of the 12 inductees. This week’s feature is on former Menominee boys basketball coach Pete Pericolosi. MENOMINEE — Take a moment to think about the Menominee boys basketball program and there is...
Wimberger faces the fire at county board meeting
MARINETTE — As a veteran lawmaker, State Rep. Eric Wimberger, R-De Pere, knows that tough questions and heated debate come with the territory. Last Tuesday he addressed the Marinette County Board for the final time as a District 30 senator. New legislative mapping in the state has left him without a district. Marinette County will be represented by Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, in District 12. Wimberger announced Thursday he will seek the District 2 position. ...
Crivitz, Lena baseball squads collect opening day victories
Crivitz 10, Marion 5CRIVITZ — Strong pitching kept Marion off-balance as the Crivitz baseball team opened the 2024 season with a 10-5 non-conference win over the Mustangs on Thursday. Jackson Schramm and Pierce Polomis combined to hurl seven innings of two-hit ball while JJ Brand drove in a trio of runs as part of a 10-hit barrage for the Wolverines. Crivitz (1-0) broke matters open with a six-run outburst in...
Mikutowski seeks another term on Marinette Common Council
MARINETTE — Marinette alderperson Liz Mikutowski is seeking reelection to her 5th Ward seat. She was first elected in 2021 and she said she wants to continue to represent and advocate for the residents of her ward and help with decisions good for the entire community. “I have been a strong voice on the City Council, asking for more investment in our local streets as well as pushing for bike...
Mans recognized for exceptional volunteer work
MARINETTE — Hunter Mans, financial advisor at The Stephenson National Bank & Trust (SNBT), has been honored with the Mary L. Staudenmaier WINGS (Worthy Individual Noted for Generous Service) Award for 2023. This award is presented annually to an SNBT employee who shows unwavering commitment to community service and volunteerism. Mans was selected for this esteemed award in recognition of his outstanding dedication to serving the community. His selfless contributions and steadfast commitment to making a positive impact have set him apart as a truly...
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