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Harmony Hardwoods Memorial Forest is a protected old growth forest, even containing trees that survived the Peshtigo Fire of 1871.

Harmony Hardwoods: Ecological impact of old growth forests

PESHTIGO – The volunteers of Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association, Inc. (NLMGAI) have dedicated decades to turning the Harmony Arboretum and Demonstration Gardens into a community …
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) said a $1.94 million road improvement project on Highway 141 in Crivitz is scheduled to start July 21 and should result in safer travel through the village.

WisDOT road improvement project to start on U.S. 141 in Crivitz this month

CRIVITZ – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) said a $1.94 million road improvement project on Highway 141 in Crivitz is scheduled to start July 21 and should result in safer …
Marinette County Water Quality Specialist Chuck Druckrey and staff conduct a 2024 plant survey on Beecher Lake.

Beecher Lake volunteers tackle invasive species year-round

MARINETTE COUNTY – Discovering what doesn’t work can be a giant leap toward progress in controlling invasive species, just ask Erin Enk and Nancy McKenney of Beecher Lake. As …
The Wave Marinette Menominee Young Professionals (MMYP) will celebrate 10 years of community service, professional development and building beneficial relationships during their open house anniversary event.

Marinette Menominee Young Professionals ride the Wave

MARINETTE – In a long-standing effort to support young adults and recent college graduates entering the workforce, the Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce will soon be celebrating a …
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Ink with impact: Tattoo event benefits Oconto County Humane Society

MARINETTE – Animal lovers in Marinette will have an exciting opportunity on July 12 to commemorate their love for their pets. Main Street Electric Tattoo Company will create permanent art and …

Sports
Coleman starter Brady Dufek delivers one to the plate against a Manitowoc batter on Saturday.

Coleman edged out of 17u Firecracker Tournament title

At a sweltering Pedersen Ball Park on Saturday, with temps in the upper 80s and haze from Canadian wildfires pushing the air quality index to "unhealthy" levels, Manitowoc edged Coleman 4-1 to claim …
Marinette starter Colton Arpke put together a strong performance from the mound on Wednesday as Marinette ran away from Antigo 17-5.

A grand slam for Marinette in Antigo

Teagan Anderson crushed two homers, including a second-inning grand slam, and Marinette erupted for nine runs in the sixth to trigger the run rule in Antigo with the scoreboard showing 17-5. Justin …
Marinette skipper Brian Lesandrini addresses his team at the conclusion of Sunday’s game against Green Bay Southwest that saw Marinette secure third place overall at this year’s Firecracker Tournament with a 4-2 win.

Legion Baseball is back!

Legion Baseball is back for our local teams! Check out the full photo gallery of Marinette's victory over Green Bay Southwest and Menominee's close loss to Watertown.
Lena coaches (from left to right) Joey Sparks, Ed Huberty and Mike Nompleggi watch the Wildcats defense work its way through a jam against Pacelli on Tuesday.

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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.

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Mark Vernon Thomas

Mark Vernon Thomas, 66, of Crivitz, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born in Cudahy, WI., on December, 17, 1958 to Vernon and Loretta (Pete) Thomas. Mark was united in marriage to his …

Betty Plucker

Betty Ann Plucker 92 of Lake Noquebay, passed away with her family by her side on June 26, 2025. She was born to the late Arthur and Annabelle Rein on November 9, 1932. She graduated from Burlington …

Darlene Rodriguez

Darlene (Alsteen) Rodriguez, 91, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and her loving family members. Darlene was born in Oconto, WI. To the late Leona (Leitzke) and Wilfred Alsteen October …
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