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Judge sentences Helfert to 9-15 years, calls him a ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’
MENOMINEE — Brian Helfert, a former deputy with the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department, was sentenced Thursday in Menominee County 41st Circuit Court to 9 to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty in December of second-degree criminal sexual conduct when armed with a weapon. The courtroom of 20 to 25 people was as hushed as a church service when Helfert entered 15 minutes early, ahead of the sentencing. Then, the victim and his family filed into the jury seating. ...
Gillett's DeBauch, Franti honored as M&O's best
GILLETT — The cream of the crop resides in Gillett, with Jesse DeBauch and Aydin Franti taking home the top hardware that the Marinette and Oconto Conference has to offer. DeBauch was honored as the M&O’s Most Outstanding Player, while Franti was recognized as co-Most Outstanding Defensive Player, as the M&O unveiled its All-Conference selections on Tuesday. DeBauch led the loop in points per game (22.1) while averaging 8.8 rebounds,...
Lena's Brooks named M&O's Most Outstanding Player
LENA — Lena’s Eva Brooks was selected as the Most Outstanding Player in Marinette and Oconto Conference as the M&O released its All-Conference lists on Tuesday. Brooks, a junior, led the M&O in scoring (19.6 points per game), rebounds (12.2), assists (4.1) and blocks (3.9) in addition to averaging nearly three steals (2.9) each night. Brooks was one of four Wildcats to collect All-Conference honors, which tied Oneida Nation for...
Two listening sessions planned for Friday
Two listening sessions featuring area politicians will take place Friday. State Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, and State Rep. Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz, will be at the Wausaukee Municipal Center, 704 Main St., Wausaukee, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Felzkowski will then join State Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-De Pere, at the Peshtigo Town Hall, W2435 Old Peshtigo Road, Marinette, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Shaw seeks position on Marinette School Board
MARINETTE — Martin Shaw is a candidate for the Marinette School Board in the spring election. Shaw, 46, 2406 Boren Drive, will be one of five candidates vying for four positions on the April 2 ballot. The top three will be elected to three-year terms and the fourth-place finisher will be elected to a two-year term. Shaw moved his family to Marinette in 2012 to work as a controls engineer...
Fired Menominee employee sues school over wrongful termination
MENOMINEE — Steve Sobay, a former operations supervisor of 27 years who was fired by the Menominee School Board last May, is suing the Menominee Area Public Schools. The lawsuit claims that Sobay was wrongfully terminated and cites a breach of contract, according to his attorney, Gerald Pirkola, from Mouw & Celello out of Iron Mountain. Sobay was reached and had no comment. MAPS responded with this statement from Wes...
Maroons advance to Region 17 championship game after toppling Jeffers
MARQUETTE — Jeffers’ high-octane offense ran out of fuel at the worst possible time, as the Menominee boys basketball team grounded the Jets 64-39 in Tuesday’s MHSAA Division 3, Region 17 semifinal in Marquette. Menominee (19-6) locked down a spot in Thursday’s Region 17 championship game in Manistique. The Maroons faced Elk Rapids, with results unavailable at press time. Jeffers (23-2) entered Tuesday’s contest averaging 73 points per game but...
Menominee will get boost through cannabis taxes
MENOMINEE — Menominee will receive $295,000 in state tax money by virtue of having five cannabis dispensaries open in 2023. The Michigan Treasury Department announced last week that about $290 million is coming from state taxes on adult-use marijuana products. Out of that Marijuana Regulation Fund total, $101 million each is going to the School Aid Fund for K-12 education and to the Michigan Transportation Fund. That leaves about $87...
Purple reign: Marinette's Seymour named NEC Player of the Year
MARINETTE — Quicker than a hiccup, Chloe Seymour spent the 2023-24 girls basketball season terrorizing the other nine teams in the North Eastern Conference on both ends of the court for the Marinette Marines. From converting steals into layups and turning rebounds into breathtaking fastbreak opportunities, the Marines’ dynamo guard dazzled fans and frustrated opponents while helping guide Marinette to its first-ever conference championship. Opposing coaches took notice and recognized...
Menominee's Axtell named GNC Defensive Player of the Year
MENOMINEE — Four members of the Menominee girls basketball team collected All-Conference honors as the Great Northern Conference unveiled its All-GNC selections on Friday. Senior Anna Axtell was chosen as Co-Defensive Player of the Year alongside Escanaba’s Keira Maki in addition to garnering First Team All-Conference recognition. Sophomore Gianna Coduti seized one of the five spots on the All-GNC Second Team, while senior Kam Olson and sophomore Lexi Marineau both...
Coleman wrestlers finish runner-up at Division 3 State finals
MADISON, Wis. — For the third time in four years, the Coleman High School Wrestling team finished as the WIAA Division 3 runner-up. The Cougars defeated Weyauwega-Fremont 36-30 to reach the State Championship mat where they were defeated by top-seeded Fennimore. Coleman and Fennimore have tightened their hold as wrestling powerhouses in the State of Wisconsin. ...
Haglund hooped at the highest level for 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 Dave Haglund, Class of 1969. MENOMINEE — Point guards are maestros on the court, and no one conducted the symphony of Menominee boys...
St. Vincent de Paul relocates food pantry to former Scoops building
MARINETTE — This building is a big deal. St. Vincent de Paul is moving its food pantry to the former Scoops Sports Cafe building on Cleveland Avenue. It was a long time coming, said Ashley Berken, executive director. “We have been looking for a larger facility for our food pantry for at least two years,” Berken said. ...
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