The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) yesterday awarded 21 Rural Development Fund Grants promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. The grants include $100,000 to the M&M Children's Museum in Menominee to support th...

The 32nd Annual Jack Dallman Fishing Tournament is tomorrow, Saturday, April 19th with registration beginning at 6:30 am. Leah Garing Manager Nestegg Marine says, "it's a lot of fun and we have a lot of anglers who have fished the tournament every year."

The City of Marinette's Plan Commission convened on Wednesday afternoon for a special meeting and voted to approve changes to the zoning code to support the creation of additional housing types, specifically at the old Fleet Farm property. Marinette Mayor Steve Genisot informed the committee that the comprehensive plan...

Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Caledonia), co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued a statement following the announcement of a public hearing scheduled for April 23rd, 2025. The hearing will focus on Reports 25-05 and 25-06, which examine diversity, equity, and ...

The USPS announced that it has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) about a proposed price hike to take effect after July 12. This means it might be time to start restocking those Forever stamps, as the price of a first-class Forever stamp could increase by five cents, from 73 to 78 cents, starting ...

Authorities are warning the public about a widespread social media scam involving a fake alert about a missing police officer named Kate McArthur. The post, which is being shared across various platforms, falsely claims that "Female Officer Kate McArthur (28)" went missing yesterday evening and includes docto...

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell shared a heartfelt message about her adopted daughter Chelsea's recent legal troubles and recovery. Chelsea, 27, received probation in two Wisconsin counties for drug and obstruction charges and has petitioned to change her last name to her birth mother's, "Nevens." Rosie expressed co...

The Marinette County Board of Supervisors discussed resolutions, and an ordinance related to the Pike Wild River. They voted to terminate the 33-year-old Pike Wild River Forest Management Cooperative Agreement. One resolution terminates this agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, while another am...

Effective Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 am, seasonal weight restrictions for spring thaw will be lifted on all Marinette County highways from County Trunk Highway X and southward. Town roads may still have bans in effect so carriers should check with the respective town(s). Weight restrictions will still be in effect ...

Lot owners and those caring for graves in the following City of Marinette Cemeteries: Forest Home, Congregation Montifiore, Sons of Jacob, and Woodlawn may place summer decorations on graves beginning Friday, May 9th. Any floral beds upon graves must be cut out of the sod and kept weeded at all times. If decorations be...