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A ribbon-cutting event was held at Elevated Exotics on Friday, March 21 with the Marinette and Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce. This event welcomed the dispensary into the local business community. Today, Elevated Exotics has been open for business for nearly three months.

Elevated Exotics expects marijuana market to see growth in Wisconsin

MENOMINEE – A new entrant to Menominee, Michigan’s marijuana scene is biding time until it’s legal to open a store in Wisconsin. Elevated Exotics, owned by Barbara Niesen and …

Beka Bussineau could have been a statistic on an opioid mortality chart. Instead, by dedicating her working hours to reducing the stigma often associated with substance abuse, she’s helping to save lives.

Personal journey to recovery inspired peer coach

MARINETTE – Beka Bussineau could have been a statistic on an opioid mortality chart. Instead, by dedicating her working hours to reducing the stigma often associated with substance abuse, …

Number of Wisconsin drug-related deaths in 12-month period.

Recovery Friendly Workplaces learn to help themselves by helping employees

MARINETTE – Many employers are reluctant to take a chance on hiring recovering opioid addicts or alcoholics, yet employment can help to keep former drug users on the straight and narrow. …

Back row, left to right: Ken Sedmak, 30-year water quality monitor awardee; Paul Skawinski, CLMN statewide educator; and Tim Asplund DNR water monitoring section manager..Front row, left to right: Sharon Sedmak, wife of Ken Sedmak, and Michelle Nault, DNR lakes and rivers section manager.

Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network awards local volunteer analyst

CORNER LAKE – The Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network (CLMN), an extension partnership between UW-Stevens Point and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, awarded Ken Sedmak a …

Some of the past winners of the award have been first responders in Hurricane Katrina relief, rushed back into burning buildings to save trapped animals or have volunteered in every instance they could.

Red Cross seeks ‘local hero’ nominations

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – The American Red Cross, Northeast Wisconsin chapter, is accepting nominations for “local heroes.” The program seeks to honor members of the community who …

Revitalizing Main Street: Oconto Falls’ store owner plans mixed-use space

OCONTO FALLS – William LaBrosse’s remodeling project in downtown Oconto Falls is allowing Couill …
Forgotten Fire Winery plans for unforgettable summer

MARINETTE – As summer approaches and planners begin to fill up, the Forgotten Fire Winery is sharing …
Oconto Falls School Board hires Linssen as H.S. Principal

OCONTO FALLS – The Oconto Falls School Board has hired Marinette High School Principal Steve Linssen to …
Gooder: The Writings of Marty Crowe

MARINETTE – For many, the name Marty Crowe invokes fond memories of days in the classroom with their …

Oconto business owners react to tariffs with ‘business as usual’ attitude

OCONTO – While both U.S. Senators from Wisconsin have criticized tariffs and expressed concerns …
West Bagley Homemakers spotlight local opportunities with third annual career fair

MENOMINEE, MICH. – The West Bagley Homemakers, dba “The Homemakers,” hosted their …
Crivitz Superintendent says schools support sportsmanship in athletics

CRIVITZ – Despite public complaints voiced at recent school board meetings about disrespectful …
Words fly regarding varsity athletics at Crivitz School Board meeting

CRIVITZ – A Crivitz parent and teacher has accused the school district of tolerating a “sex …

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Crivitz takes down STAA in M&O Conference clash

Crivitz and STAA got together for an M&O Conference clash on the big diamond at Pedersen Park in Marinette on Friday, May 9, with the Wolverines finding their way through an early 4-0 deficit to …

Hornets starter Parker Haak had a solid outing against the conference’s top team on Thursday evening.

Gillett/Suring Hornets battle Lena Wildcats

The Gillett/Suring High Hornets gave the M&O Conference’s top team a tough time on Thursday, May 8 in what would end up a 2-1 decision for the home team Lena Wildcats.

Oconto Falls starter Jack Adler delivers a pitch in the second inning on Friday, Apr. 11 as the Panthers took on Crandon at home. Josh Staloch photo

Panthers take down the Cardinals

The Oconto Falls baseball team improved to 4-0 for the year with an 11-1 victory over the visiting Crandon Cardinals on Friday, April. 11.

Suring’s Dayne Ermis easily clears a preliminary height on Thursday in Oshkosh on his way to a 3rd place finish in the Division 3 high jump event.

TimesLand track and field teams head to Oshkosh for season opener

A trio of TimesLand track and field teams opened their 2025 seasons by competing in the 52nd Annual Oshkosh Boys High School Invitational on Thursday, Mar. 20. In Division 2, the Marines took 12th place out of 22 teams. In Division 3, Suring scored 24 team points to take 9th out of 15 teams while Gillett ended up 13th with 19 points.

St. Tomas Aquinas Academy kept shooting as they fell behind in Friday night's game against Elkhart Lake/Glenbeulah.

STAA falls to Elkhardt Lake/Glenbeulah

View a photo gallery from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy's performance against Elkhart Lake/Glenbeulah on Friday night as they fell 77-48.

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Packerland

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,” …

Packer drafts by the numbers

GREEN BAY – “With the twenty-third pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers select….” The individual whose name gets called in that spot from the stage in Green …

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Post-game interview: Wolverines pitcher Jackson Schramm

Friday’s winning pitcher, Crivitz starter Jackson Schramm, talks about the Wolverines 8-4 comeback victory against STAA at Pedersen Park.

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Post-game interview: Crivitz head coach Jeff Dorschner

Wolverines head coach Jeff Dorschner talks about Friday evening’s pivotal fourth inning before giving his thoughts on how this season’s M&O Conference campaign is shaping up. Josh Staloch video