Sunday, January 26, 2025
Girls from the H.E.R. program participated in the Bellin Health Marinette 5K Heart Run/Walk.

Health, Empowerment and Resilience: H.E.R. Program at Oconto High School

OCONTO – High school can be a hectic time for teenagers as they learn to balance schoolwork, jobs, relationships and extracurricular activities. However, the difficulties don’t end there. …
The Northwoods Sports Recreation and Community Center (NSRCC) will host their first ever Kids Small Business Fair on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Northwoods Sports Recreation and Community Center presents Kids Small Business Fair

BEECHER – The Northwoods Sports Recreation and Community Center (NSRCC) will host their first ever Kids Small Business Fair on Saturday, Feb. 8. The event will encourage young …
Darryl Bellamy, Jr. encourages students to fear a little less rather than being completely fearless.

Overcoming fears

GREEN BAY – On Jan. 16, the Green Bay Packers brought together middle school students from across Wisconsin for “Empower,” a day-long leadership event designed to inspire young …
Mrs. Robinson visited Second Grade for a read-aloud of her favorite book "Bear Snores On."

Crivitz Schools nominated for blue ribbon award

Crivitz – The Crivitz School Board approved shortening the 2025 summer break to start the next school year before Sept. 1 to accommodate the referendum construction schedule, and it celebrated …
News
News

State Senator Wimberger set to re-introduce PFAS legislation

PESHTIGO – Wisconsin State Sen. Eric Wimberger, a Republican from Oconto who represents District 2 and was the lead sponsor of last year’s SB312 PFAS legislation, said he plans to …

Sports
Sports
Lena’s Caleb Schlosser and STAA’s Teagan Anderson collide in the paint Friday night in Marinette as the Cavaliers took down the Wildcats 51-40.

Cavaliers and Wildcats collide in M&O Conference Play

The STAA Cavaliers took down the Lena Wildcats 51-40 on Friday, Jan. 24.
Evan Yuma lets one fly from three-point range before his FVL defender can close the gap on Thursday evening in Appleton.

Panthers fall to the foxes in North Eastern Conference play

View the photo gallery from the Panthers 79-47 defeat against North Eastern Conference opponent Fox Valley Lutheran.
Kaden Ducane cuts into the lane looking to score as a host of FVL defenders close in on him. Josh Staloch photo

Marinette Marines boys basketball battles with Fox Valley Lutheran

The Marinette Marines played the Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes on Friday, Jan. 17. The Foxes won the game 58-45.
Crivitz’s Colton Arpke protects his left side as he takes off for a layup attempt with Oneida Nation’s Davian Gutierrez playing tough defense.

Wolverines take down the Thunderhawks

The Crivitz Wolverines won by a wide margin on Friday, Jan. 10, at home against the Oneida Nation Thunderhawks.
Working from the baseline Thursday evening in Sevastopol, Emma Vista, after drawing a double team, gets the ball out to an open teammate.

Bulldogs fall to the Pioneers

The Peshtigo Bulldogs lost 54-36 to the Sturgeon Bay Pioneers on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Packerland
Packers of the Past: Ahman Green
GREEN BAY – From the time he joined the Packers in 2000 through the end of the 2004 season, no one in the NFL gained more yards from scrimmage or rushed for more yards than Green Bay’s …
GREEN BAY – Plans are starting to emanate from local organizations preparing for the NFL Draft to be held in Green Bay in April. On Broadway, Inc., Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and the City of …
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Former Director of Public Relations Chuck Lane died Jan. 19 at 82. Lane worked under Packers Former Head Coach Vince Lombardi. “Lane also was heavily …
GREEN BAY – Are you renting out your house or plan on parking cars for the NFL Draft? “Do things the correct way” is the message Michael Friedman from Simple Life Hospitality …
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Game Highlights: Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy vs. Lena High School

Watch two of the game highlights from the M&O Conference matchup between Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy and Lena High School.

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Post-game interview: STAA head coach Jack Farley

Hear from STAA head coach Jack Farley as he talks about his team’s performance after a 51-40 win over Lena on Friday.

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Post-game interview: Coleman head coach Jeff Bronson

Hear from Coleman head coach Jeff Bronson after the 52-45 win over Niagara.

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Janette Deetjen

Janette Elizabeth Ross Deetjen, 96, of Menominee, MI passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her Art Studio/Home. Jan was born on May 1, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Grace (Craig) Ross. Jan …

Marian Baird

Marian “Mickie” Baird, 83 of Menominee passed away January 13, 2025, at Rennes West in Peshtigo while surrounded by family. Per Marian’s wishes, no public services will be …

Lois Pennington

Lois Evelyn (Dowd) Pennington of Wausaukee entered into eternal rest on January 12th , 2025. Lois was born Oct 13th , 1930, in Kingsford, MI to the late Lester and Lovica (Nussbaum) Dowd. When …
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