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Center for Rural Affairs Policy Director Heidi Kolbeck-Urlacher.

Small town elections are important

For weeks, candidate ads have dominated television viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping up like my late season tomatoes. Much of this messaging is for …
A panel discussion was given by Director of Operations at Lloyd Flanders Derek Butler, Marinette School District Teaching, Learning and Technology Director Sarah Anderson and Director of K12 Pathways and Rural Community Impact, Marinette Campus Dean Cindy Bailey (pictured left to right).

NWTC Marinette hosts K12, Higher Education and Business/Industry Connections Event

MARINETTE – Educators and business professionals gathered at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) in Marinette on Oct. 21 for the K12, Higher Education and Business/Industry Connections …
Pictured left to right: Lions Mark Neumann, Dale Edlbeck, Dan Peterson,Tom Russell, Jerry Bruette, Terry Gardon and Peshtigo Lions Club President Jim Tress as well as Lion Steve Schuelke (not pictured).

Peshtigo Lions Club takes to the road for fall Adopt-A-Highway cleanup

PESHTIGO – Eight members of the Peshtigo Lions Club recently came together for the club’s fall 2026 Adopt-A-Highway cleanup, helping keep the Peshtigo community clean and beautiful while putting …
Destiny Benesh is sharing her 25 years of horse riding experience — and the knowledge she has gained along the way — through her new business Western World.

A lifelong love of horses finds a home in Oconto

OCONTO – For Destiny Benesh, owner of Western World LLC, horses have been part of her life for as long as she can remember. Now, that lifelong love is behind a new business in Oconto, one she hopes …
News

Marinette School District Board accepts offer for former Garfield Elementary School property

MARINETTE — The Marinette School District Board of Education voted unanimously at its October 26 meeting to accept a $218,000 offer to purchase the former Garfield Elementary School property at …

Sports
Brecken Ott, foreground, and Marli Meyers wait for a Shiocton serve last Thursday.

Crivitz volleyball falls to Shiocton in four sets

The Crivitz Wolverines saw their historic 2026 season come to an end on Thursday, Oct. 29 in Shiocton. The Wolverines, who played their way to the school’s first regional title in 33 years, …
After a nice gain on a keeper, Coleman quarterback Brady Charapata gets pushed out of bounds by Landon Thoma.

Coleman earns 28-7 playoff victory over Crivitz

The Coleman Cougars defended their home field in level 2 of the playoffs on Friday, defeating the Crivitz Wolverines 28-7 to set up a Level 3 clash with the Hilbert Wolves.
Carter Drong makes a big catch in the middle of the field Friday night in Chilton.

Chilton ends Peshtigo playoff run with 34-27 overtime victory

Peshtigo’s bid for its first playoff victory since 2019 ended in a 34-27 overtime loss Friday night at Chilton, a heartbreaking finish to a game packed with big plays and momentum swings. The …
Eagles quarterback William Seibert slides past Truman Schultz and heads up field.

Suring 8-man football defeats Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 46-19 in playoff opener

The Suring High 8-Man football team successfully defended its home turf in the opening round of the playoffs with a lopsided 46-19 win over Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah on Saturday afternoon.  …
Coleman’s Wyatt Bieber led a punishing ground attack for the Cougars Friday night and also came up with an interception late in the fourth quarter.

Coleman claims Northwoods Conference title with 35-13 win over Crivitz

The Coleman High football team has once again finished on top of the Northwoods Conference standings following a 35-13 victory over Crivitz on Friday, Oct. 16.  The Wolverines came to …
Packerland
Fritsch: Finding his calling
“I tend to tell people when they ask, ‘Hey, did your dad ever hold any records?’ Well, yeah, he kicked the 52-yard field goal in New York… and it was just like a snap, a hold, and he was a …
“They called him ‘Tuffy’ in his playing days — this Mr. Gene Ronzani, who today became the second head coach in the 31-year history of the Green Bay Packers,” Green Bay Sportswriter Art …
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Post-game interview: Coleman Cougar Wyatt Bieber

VIDEO: Coleman Cougar Wyatt Bieber celebrates a 28-7 victory over the Crivitz Wolverines in Level 2 of the WIAA Division 7 football playoffs on Friday, October 30.

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Post-game interview: Crivitz head coach Matt Bernier

VIDEO: Crivitz head coach Matt Bernier reflects on the end of the Wolverines season after a 28-7 loss to the Coleman Cougars on Friday, October 30 in Level 2 of the WIAA Division 7 football playoffs.

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Post-game interview: Oconto Falls volleyball coach Otto

VIDEO: Oconto Falls volleyball coach Otto reflects on the end of the Panthers’ season after a four-set loss to Luxemburg-Casco in a WIAA Division 2 regional final on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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Obits

Cynthia Coakley

CYNTHIA “CINDI” COAKLEY, 64 of Marinette passed away on Monday October 26, 2026 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay surrounded by family. Cynthia Lynn Coakley was born on March 27, 1962 in Milwaukee …

Lorraine Wesolowski

Lorraine “Lori” K. Wesolowski 65, passed away Saturday, October 24, at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Lori was born May 7th, 1961, to Gordon and MaryAnn Zahn in …

Richard Tachick Sr

Richard “Dick” Carl Tachick, Sr., 84, of Silver Cliff, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026. Dick was born on September 14, 1942, in Silver Cliff to the late William Tachick and …

Beverly Chucka

Beverly (Meyer) Chucka 95 passed away October 18, 2026 at Rennes West, Peshtigo. Beverly was born in Beaver to Leo and Olga Meyer on April 30, 1931. She Married Francis Chucka on October 21, 1950 in …
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