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Pictured left to right: Matt Cullen, WPS; Leah Van Zile, WPS; Charles Gardon, City of Peshtigo Fire Department fire chief; Grace Koeffler, City of Peshtigo Fire Department EMR; Steve Anderson, City of Peshtigo Fire Department lieutenant; and Sam Nelson, City of Peshtigo Fire Department EMR.

WPS Foundation unveils lifesaving equipment at Peshtigo Fire Department

PESHTIGO – The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation is giving local first responders new tools to use when every second counts in keeping people safe. As part of its 2026 Rewarding …

Marinette County selects finalists for county administrator

MARINETTE – Marinette County has selected Brian Chapman and Colin Kennedy as finalists for the position of county administrator. The Marinette County Board’s Executive Committee is leading …

Wausaukee’s Jim Brien rides for resilience

WAUSAUKEE – For 343 miles, cyclists pedaled from Boston, Mass., to Ground Zero. Among the group pushing through the final 64-mile stretch into Manhattan, N.Y., was Jim Brien, a 79-year-old …
Board members and participants at the 2025 Suicide Prevention Network Embrace Life Family Fun Walk.

Always: SPN promises to remember and prevent suicide

MARINETTE – Each September, National Suicide Prevention Month is observed to raise awarness, encourage open conversations and bring attention to resources. Suicide Prevention Network of Marinette …
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The CASA Corner: You don’t have to be extraordinary

“I don’t think I could do what you do.” I hear some version of that sentence often when I talk to people about CASA. Maybe you’ve thought it, too. “I’m not a social worker. I don’t …

Sports
Pictured from left to right: Anna Lepinski, Nora Baker, Brylee Chaltry, Maddie Seefeldt, Sydney Ermis.

37th Annual Peshtigo Fire Tower Run/Walk Celebrates 360 Participants

PESHTIGO - The 37th Annual Peshtigo Fire Tower Run/Walk took place on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Bulldog Stadium. The race consisted of a 5K Run and Walk and 10K Run, which followed Peshtigo’s old fire …
Friday night’s game didn’t end the way the Eagles would have liked but the team was able to hoist the M&O 8-man Conference trophy after the game, having wrapped up the conference title two weeks prior with an 18-12 win over Lena-STAA.

Suring drops homecoming matchup to Phillips 34-18, claims conference title

The Suring High 8-man football team was dealt its second loss of the season on Friday night as the Phillips Loggers made the trip to Suring and spoiled the Eagles’ homecoming by handing them a …
On defense for the Marines, Brandon Rabideau meets Freedom’s Bradyn Wiedemeier near midfield Thursday.

Marinette soccer drops first conference match in 4-0 loss to Freedom

The Marinette High soccer team was defeated for the firs time in conference play this season as the Freedom Irish came to town and handed the Marines a 4-0 loss.  Marinette will look to get …
Carter Franzmeier squares up to tackle Northland Pines ball carrier Mason Nagy.

Crivitz football beats Northland Pines 35-14 for third straight victory

The Crivitz High football team is on a three-game win streak following a dominant 35-14 victory over Northland Pines on Friday night in Crivitz.  Backed by a stingy defense, Wolverines …
Rhiana Van De Yacht takes a Wrightstown serve at mid court Thursday

Oconto Falls volleyball sweeps Wrightstown

The Oconto Falls High volleyball team played on its home court for the first time this season on Thursday Sept. 18, picking up a straight-sets victory over Wrightstown. The Panthers took the …
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Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment
In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …
Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …
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Post-game interview: Suring High 8-man football team coaches

VIDEO: Suring coaches Max Nooyen, right, and Reese Garrigan reflect on how the Suring High 8-man football team was dealt its second loss of the season on Friday, Oct. 2 with a 34-18 defeat from the Phillips Loggers.

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Post-game interview: Menominee coach Chad Brandt

VIDEO: Menominee coach Chad Brandt reflects on his team's performance during their 45-16 win over Houghton to remain undefeated on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Post-game interview: Wolverines coach Matt Bernier

VIDEO: Wolverines coach Matt Bernier reflects on his team's ability to move the ball and the team effort that led to a dominant 35-14 victory over Northland Pines on Friday night in Crivitz.

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Iva Bice

Iva F. Bice, 65, of Marinette passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center Bay Area. She was born on December 3, 1960, to the late Richard and Beverly (Pier) Davis in …

Cheryl Petony

Cheryl Marie Pentony, age 71, of Marinette, Wisconsin, passed away on September 5, 2026, in Marinette, Wisconsin. Born on June 22, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cheryl lived a life marked by …

Shirlee Grom

Shirlee Grom, 91, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center on September 13, 2026.  She was born June 11, 1935, in Marinette, to John and Martha Hartwig.  She graduated from Peshtigo …

Frances Fetterly

Frances Elizabeth (Pacheco) Fetterly Funeral services for Frances Elizabeth (Pacheco) Fetterly were held Wednesday, September 16 th   at Berth & Rosenthal Funeral Home.  She passed …
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