Choose your location
Eagle Herald
Garden Walk is a one-day event on July 13
The Garden Walk, sponsored by the Northern Lights Master Gardeners Inc., will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 in the Marinette and Peshtigo area. It was incorrectly listed in Monday’s paper that the Garden Walk is a two-day event.
Green Bay Southwest emerges victorious at annual 'Firecracker' tourney
MARINETTE — Over three days and 16 games, eight of the top Legion baseball teams from Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula and Canada duked it out for the top spot at the annual Firecracker tournament at Pedersen Ball Park. The tournament, which took place Friday through Saturday at both Dale Minzlaff and Haase fields, featured host Marinette, in addition to Menominee, Escanaba and Gladstone from the U.P. Green Bay Southwest, Watertown...
The brutal killing of a Detroit man in 1982 inspires decades of Asian American activism nationwide
Two white autoworkers bludgeoned 27-year-old Chinese American Vincent Chin to death with a baseball bat during his bachelor party in Detroit in 1982, but his loved ones’ cries for justice fell on deaf ears. Twelve days passed before any media outlets reported Chin’s killing by men who blamed Asian manufacturers for the downfall of the city’s mainstay auto industry, and none acknowledged the racism in his killing at the time. The defendants pleaded guilty to manslaughter and were sentenced to three years’ probation. Circuit Judge...
Garden Walk returns to area July 13
Following up on their wildly successful event in 2022, Northern Lights Master Gardeners Inc. (NLMGAI) is again sponsoring a Garden Walk this summer. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 (rain or shine). This self-guided walking tour features six all new beautiful private gardens in Marinette and Peshtigo. Each will inspire you, whether you have a small city lot or acres in the country, organizers say. Several locations will have artwork or plants for sale. Participants are reminded to check...
Marinette County offices will close for the holiday
MARINETTE — Marinette County government offices will be closed to the public Thursday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The closing includes the Marinette County Courthouse Complex which consists of the courthouse, Judicial Center (Court System) and Resource Center, all Marinette County Library locations, Health and Human Services, the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Mar-Oco landfill. Additionally, most Marinette County Government offices/locations will also be closed to the public Friday. If you’re interested in knowing if a specific office will be open to the public on July 5, 2024, please contact that office directly. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Marinette County apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. People requiring assistance are encouraged to visit the County’s website at www.marinettecountywi.gov for information.
Help prevent the spread of invasive species
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals this summer and all year long. Invasive species are nonnative plants, animals and diseases that cause great ecological, environmental or economic harm. Some have already been found in Wisconsin, while others pose a large risk of surviving and causing problems if they are introduced and established here. ...
Menominee council looks to extend sign moratorium
MENOMINEE — The Menominee City Council is poised to extend a sign moratorium by four months. The council met in special session last Wednesday, but could not take any action because the matter was not listed as an action item, as pointed out by council member William Plemel. “I’m not opposed and I’m not in favor,” Plemel said. “I think six months is too long. My point is this is...
Marinette manhandles Menominee at Firecracker tournament
Editor’s note: A full recap of this weekend’s Firecracker tournament will run in Wednesday’s edition of the EagleHerald. MARINETTE — Round one of the annual M&M series between the Marinette and Menominee Legion baseball teams belongs to the purple and white after Post 39 collected a convincing 21-5 victory over the Red Wave to cap off day two of the Firecracker tournament on Saturday. Offense carried the day for Marinette,...
Menominee man arrested for making terroristic threats
MENOMINEE — A Menominee man was arrested Friday morning for allegedly making terroristic threats to the Menominee County Courthouse. The man, age 29, made the threats at 8:09 a.m. Friday, according to a press release from Sheriff Mike Holmes. Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded to threats made to shoot Menominee County Courthouse employees, the release states. The suspect was located and arrested at his residence in the city of Menominee,...
Prestin hunting amendment advances through House
LANSING, Mich. — State Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River, recently successfully proposed an amendment to House Bill 5737 to expand hunting access in Michigan. The plan will provide mentorship and support for individuals with special needs, making hunting experiences safe and enjoyable for all participants. House Bill 5737 broadens the scope of the Mentored Youth Hunting Program to include individuals of all ages with special needs and eliminating the two-year cap so that adults with disabilities can continue hunting under the supervision of another licensed...
Marinette Middle School students enjoy visit to Washington DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of Marinette Middle School 7th and 8th grade students traveled to Washington D.C. in late May for a three-day touring experience. Students were joined by two MMS staff members and five parents/grandparents. The trip included an engaging tour of our nation’s capital city and surrounding areas. Students had the opportunity to fly, dine at some fun restaurants, and learn to navigate through new places. With a lively tour guide and bus driver, students learned many new and interesting facts as...
Play ball: Annual Firecracker tournament kicks off today
MARINETTE — Summer officially kicks into full swing today, as eight Legion baseball teams from across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula descend on Pedersen Ball Park for three days of high-octane action at the annual Firecracker tournament. Marinette, Menominee, Escanaba, Gladstone, Sault Ste. Marie, Green Bay Southwest, Watertown and Manitowoc comprise the field of the Firecracker, which moves to pool play this year. Marinette, Menominee, Escanaba and Watertown make up...
Menominee council OKs marijuana amendment
MENOMINEE — The Menominee City Council Wednesday during a special meeting approved an amendment to a marijuana settlement that the mayor says will make it much more difficult for new cannabis dispensaries to come to the city. The vote was 5-3 with council members Donna Marineau and Bill Plemel, along with Mayor Casey Hoffman voting no. Council member Josh Jones was excused. “This is one step forward in a larger...
Town of Peshtigo man faces child pornography charges
MARINETTE — Marinette County District Attorney DeShea Morrow announced that a Town of Peshtigo man was charged with multiple counts of Possession of Child Pornography after a search warrant was served at his residence on June 18. According to the Criminal Complaint issued by the Marinette County District Attorney’s Office, on April 30, 2024, the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office that suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was downloaded to an identified IP address. Further investigation showed that...
Agency prepares legal action Marinette School District
MARINETTE — The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has prepared a legal action against the Marinette School District for what it says is unlawfully wasting taxpayer dollars on an unused, vacant school building that is no longer operational. Despite being offered the asking price for the property, the Marinette School District has refused to sell it to a small Catholic school stating they do not want “competition,” WILL stated in a press release. The property referenced is the former Garfield School at the...
Esky keeps Red Wave under wraps for shutout victory
MENOMINEE — Two days after amassing 16 hits and 23 runs in a doubleheader victory over Marquette, the Menominee Legion baseball team was kept in check in a 3-0 loss to Escanaba on Wednesday. Offense was in short supply for both teams, with Esky narrowly out-hitting the Red Wave by a 3-to-2 margin. Neither squad was able to break through on the scoreboard until the top of the fifth inning,...
Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo returns to Escanaba
ESCANABA — The 62nd annual Trapper’s Convention/Outdoor Expo is set for July 12 and 13 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) both days. Admission is $10 for both days and kids under age 12 are free. Camping on the grounds is available. Organizers say this annual event will feature things of interest for everyone. Vendors will not only be offering trapping supplies but also things like knives, socks, Army surplus, food, outdoor equipment,...
Eagle Herald
3K+
Posts
4M+
Views
Eagle Herald has been serving the Marinette and Menominee area since 1872. Published Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and 24/7 online at www.ehextra.com
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.