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Similar to the DFCC's comfort bags, the Peshtigo Public Library offers themed dementia kits. These kits can be checked out with a library card and shipped between any libraries in the Marinette County Consolidated Public Library system.

Dementia Friendly Community provides education and empowerment

MARINETTE COUNTY – By the time this paper reaches mailboxes and newsstands the Dementia Friendly Community Coalition (DFCC) of Marinette County will have just wrapped up their Longest Day, an …

Financial sustainability becomes a key lesson for Oconto Falls School District

OCONTO FALLS – As the Oconto Falls School Board looks back at retiring Superintendent Dean Hess’ tenure and looks ahead to the new school year, one question left unaddressed is the fate …

Witt’s Market, now operating as Witt’s Piggly Wiggly, began in 1915 and was founded by Patsy (left, standing) and Lillian Witt (right, seated).

Give Back Bash celebrates 110 years of Witt’s Market

CRIVITZ – For decades, the Witt family businesses like Witt’s Market, operating now as Piggly Wiggly, have been a mainstay of the Crivitz community. Although the stores have changed names …

Proposed health insurance cuts have local business owners worried

NORTHEAST WIS. – With five months until open enrollment, a battle is heating up as rules are changing for the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplace and talk of Medicaid cuts is …

RNG company failed to make June payment on Gillett municipal bonds

GILLET – A financial services company said a renewable natural gas project didn’t make its pledged June 1 principal payment on a tax-free municipal bond the Town of Gillett approved …

Peshtigo Woman’s Club Memorial Day luncheon
City of Peshtigo explores Landmark project site reuse concepts

PESHTIGO – Prior to the Peshtigo Common Council meeting on Tuesday, June 3, the city held a Landmark …
District and legal counsel refuse request to release survey responses

CRIVITZ – On May 30, the Peshtigo Times contacted Superintendent Kelly Robinson with a request for …
Crivitz School Board member offers ways to create transparent communication

CRIVITZ – An independent investigation into the culture at Crivitz School District could help them …

Town of Silver Cliff showcases new fire department

SILVER CLIFF – In June of 2022 a devastating tornado touched down in the northeast portion of …
Private Universes

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Oconto County looks for uses of $1.4 million in opioid settlement funds

NORTHEAST WIS. – The roughly $1.4 million Oconto County is expected to receive from opioid …
Queen Marinette ‘Run the River’ Power Boat Races

The first ever Queen Marinette ‘Run the River’ Power Boat Races were held this past weekend on …

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Lena falls in Sectional finals

Lena’s postseason run came to an end Tuesday evening in Plover, as the Wildcats fell 8-1 to a tough Pacelli team in the WIAA Division 4 Section 2 title game. Pacelli used patience at the …

This was the scene at home plate after Ty Shallow came across int he bottom of the seventh inning to break a 3-3 tie with the Cavaliers and hand the Wildcats a win in the opening round of sectional play on Tuesday in Plover.

Wildcats walk it off again, rally past Cavaliers in sectional thriller

PLOVER – Lena is still alive — and still refusing to go down quietly.For the second time in less than a week, the Wildcats walked off a playoff opponent in dramatic fashion, scoring twice …

The latest in last week's local baseball teams and who advances into the next round of playoffs.

Local baseball recap

Wolverines season ends in regional loss to Crandon CRIVITZ – Crivitz saw its season come to an end Thursday, May 29, in a 6-2 loss to Crandon in a WIAA Division 3 regional quarterfinal at …

Wildcats power through Regional Final

Smart pitching along with a patient, and once again opportunistic offense, powered the Lena High baseball team to a 4-1 victory in the WIAAA Division 4 Regional Final on Thursday, Jun. 5. Ty …

The Wildcats got together near home plate Wednesday following a Blake Behnke single to score Isaac Peterson from second base, ending Wednesday’s WIAA regional semifinal matchup between Gresham and Lena in the bottom of the sixth with the scoreboard showing 10-0.

Wildcats pounce on Gresham Community to advance in the playoffs

Behind some opportunistic offense and a fantastic day from sophomore starter Bryce Schneider and the rest of the Lena defense, the Wildcats defeated Gresham Community on Wednesday in the regional …

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Packerland

From dinner table to board room

GREEN BAY – If you’ve heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy, you may start to believe that the Packers are heading into some successful seasons. Incoming Green Bay Packers CEO Ed …

Lambeau Field, second oldest and second biggest

GREEN BAY – Though the Green Bay Packers have a long-standing reputation for being the oldest team in the NFL, their stadium is close to holding a similar status. New City Stadium …

De Pere studio looks to relinquish Packers history

GREEN BAY – Over the last century, Green Bay Packers photography has grown synonymous with names like Stiller, Biever and Harmann, but one of those names is looking to relinquish that history …

Green Bay’s Golden Girl: An early start

Part I in a series GREEN BAY/STURGEON BAY – “She was a very gregarious person. Everyone knew Mary Jane, and Mary Jane knew everyone else, especially in the Green Bay area,” …

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Post-Queen Marinette 'Run the River' Power Boat Race interview with Kristi Ellison

Kristi Ellison of Luxemburg talks about her individual day on the water before offering her thoughts on the water conditions and how the inaugural Queen Marinette ‘Run the River’ Power Boat Races were going as of Saturday evening.

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Post-game interview: Wildcat pitchers Colt Miller and Ty Shallow

Lena’s two pitchers from Thursday’s game, Colt Miller, left, and Ty Shallow talk about the Wildcats’ big win in the regional final against Phelps/Three Lakes.

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Post-game interview: Lena Head Coach Mike Nompleggi

Wildcats head coach talks about his squad’s performance on Thursday to overcome a first-inning deficit and defeat Phelps/Three Lakes to claim the WIAA Division 4 Regional crown.