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Crivitz Freemasons Donate $15,000 for a Police Dog

Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The Crivitz Freemasons followed through on a pledge to help the Crivitz Police Department purchase a trained police dog by donating $15,000 on July 24. The Masonic Lodge, located at 913 Louisa St., had previously donated $1000 nine months ago.  "We feel this is an important way we can show our support for our law enforcement officers and that we value their efforts on our behalf," said spokesperson Bob Hoffman.

Peshtigo Police Recover Over $20,000 in Stolen Merchandise

Published Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Peshtigo Police Chief Fred Popp, reports that officers in his  department recovered over $20,000 worth of merchandise stolen from a storage shed in the City of Peshtigo. The investigation began on Friday, March 24, when the owner of the storage sheds contacted police about locks being cut off several storage units. Peshtigo police investigated and discovered antique items were taken from the units.

$5,000 Grant Presented

Published Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The M&M Area Community Foundation recently presented a $5,000 grant from their Community-Wide Fund to the Crivitz Memorial VFW Post 2063. The award will be used towards a storage unit for fundraising equipment. The building will allow them to be more efficient, so volunteer members have more time to dedicate to helping veterans across Marinette County. Shown from left accepting the check from Paula Gruszynski, Foundation Executive Director, are Quartermaster/Finance Officer Dave Tarmann, Commander Jerry

Iron Mountain VAMC Pledges More Than $17,000 for CFC

Published Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center pledged $17,145 for the 2022 Combined Federal Campaign that wrapped up Jan. 14, 2023, making it the fourth largest CFC contributor in Michigan this year.

Village of Wausaukee Loan Balance Down To $115,000

Published Wednesday, January 25, 2023

At the regular monthly Wausaukee Village Board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, Village President Pat Tracy reported that the Village received the final CDBG-PF and CDBG-Close grant funds totaling $39,454 for the Wausaukee Municipal Center project on Dec. 29. He said $35,000 was used to bring the balance of the line of credit down to $115,000, and this balance was converted to a conventional loan with Stephenson National Bank & Trust. The paperwork was finalized last week.

CoVantage Cares Foundation Provides Over $430,000 to Local Organizations

Published Wednesday, December 28, 2022

For seven years, the CoVantage Cares Foundation and CoVantage Credit Union has partnered to hold a two-week giving campaign, kicking off every year on Giving Tuesday. This year’s donations pushed THEIR seven-year total to $2.2M in support for more than 60 organizations.

Lakes County Library Has New $20,000 Match Grant

Published Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Lakes Country Public Library’s Capital Campaign to renovate and expand Lakewood Library is moving along at a brisk pace. On Nov. 7 the Building Expansion Committee (BEC) announced that, due to the overwhelming response to its October $10,000 Donor Match, a second anonymous donor has stepped forward, upping the ante with a $20,000 match challenge.

Suring Historical Society Gets $5,000 from Russel Brock Family

Published Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The Suring Area Historical Society (SAHS) recently received a $5,000 donation from Russel Brock and his family in memory of Russel’s wife, Barb.  The funds will be utilized to help the SAHS to restore Suring’s Opera House historic building which houses many items collected from Suring and the surrounding communities.  Renovations for the building are estimated to cost $200,000 which include repairing the foundation and fixing the roof.

Athelstane Advised: Budget $30,000 For Rescue Squad

Published Wednesday, September 28, 2022

At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Athelstane Town Board voted unanimously to extend the contract with the Silver Cliff Rescue Squad from October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and to pay $2,000 for the final quarter of the current year’s contract.

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