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Lakes Country Library Groundbreaking Sept.13

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Lakes Country Public Library Board of Trustees announces that it has raised enough money to begin its Building and Expansion project. Architect Jeff Musson, Rhinelander, designed the project. RJM Construction of Black Creek will be the General Contractor.

Bible Study Kickoff at Fellowship Bible Church

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Fellowship Bible Church of Pound is having a “Bible Study Kickoff” on Sept. 3rd and will be hosting an Ice Cream Social after the 10 am Church Service. There will be ice cream sundaes with all the toppings and fixing for everyone. The public is welcome to the free event.

Dollar-A-Day Boys at Niagara Library Sept. 6

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Upper Peninsula based singer/storyteller Bill Jamerson will present a music and storytelling program about the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Niagara Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Jamerson will share stories about the CCC he has collected for 30 years, read excerpts from his novel, and sing original songs with his guitar. This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the creation of the CCC.

Wausuakee Blood Drive Monday, September 18th

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Wausaukee Red Cross Blood will be Monday, Sept. 18th from 12:30-5:30 pm at St. Augustine Religious Education Center (old St. Augustine School) 515 Church St., Wausaukee.  Park up the hill behind the school. There is a great need for blood more than ever. Please consider donating, call Barb at 715-927-5213 for an appointment.

Amberg Fire Department Needs Help for Picnic

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Amberg Fire Department is looking for anyone in the community or who has a cabin in the area, etc, for help at their 42nd Annual Fire Department Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 2nd. There is need for workers in the kitchen, serving pies, etc. Pie workers call Jamie Sagan at 262-470-3686 or Barb at 715-927-5213.  Contact Jodi Polzin for other shifts at 715-938-2020. Shifts are usually 2 hours but anytime persons can give would be appreciated.

Amberg 42nd Annual Parade and Picnic Set for Sept. 2nd

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Festivities for the Amberg 42nd Annual Parade and Picnic  on Sept. 2 begin at 11 am with their huge parade through downtown followed by picnic up at the ball diamond.

There will be lots of food served including sandwiches, fries, pies, bars, cookies, tortes and other desserts, beer, soda, and of course free corn all day long.

Another Successful Year for Marinette County Fair

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The 2023 Marinette County Fair is in the record books and this years fair turned out to be one of the biggest in terms of animal entries.  Fair attendance on Thursday through Sunday Aug. 24-27 was approximately 30,000, according to Lisa Witak, fair board member. The Friday evening auction attracted many large bids and animals were sold at high prices.

Several Area Businesses Email Accounts Hacked

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Peshtigo Times, along with several area organizations, had their email systems hacked on Monday, August 28. Currently emails are coming in to the Times office but slower than normal. At this point we are not sure if all the emails that were sent to us, were received. If anyone sent items please resend them to peshtigotimes@gmail.com.

Matty’s Dressing Now For Sale in Stores as of August 23rd

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The recipe for Matty Family Salad and Food Dressing originated sometime prior to the 1940’s. This salad/food dressing was tweaked, developed, and marketed by the “Matty’s through the years of “Matty’s Steak House” until the late 1970’s, when Dick and Sandy Matty retired from the restaurant business.

Niagara Police Deal With Child Abuse

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Niagara Police Department was contacted by both the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office and the Iron Mountain Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 24, regarding potential child abuse that was live streamed on social media.

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