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Board members and participants at the 2025 Suicide Prevention Network Embrace Life Family Fun Walk.

Always: SPN promises to remember and prevent suicide

MARINETTE – Each September, National Suicide Prevention Month is observed to raise awarness, encourage open conversations and bring attention to resources. Suicide Prevention Network of Marinette …

The CASA Corner: You don’t have to be extraordinary

“I don’t think I could do what you do.” I hear some version of that sentence often when I talk to people about CASA. Maybe you’ve thought it, too. “I’m not a social worker. I don’t …
Brian Cleven celebrates with family and friends after his 12th IRONMAN finish in Madison in 2024, earning his place in the IRONMAN Legacy Program.

From small town to Kona Town

A dream more than 17 years in the making is now just days away. Our family recently flew from Green Bay to Minneapolis and then across the Pacific Ocean to Honolulu. We spent a couple of days on …

Emplify Health by Bellin Oconto Hospital recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership top performer

OCONTO – Emplify Health by Bellin Oconto Hospital announced it has been recognized as a top performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient. Emplify Health …
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Peshtigo Lions Club joins historical day festivities with food booth

PESHTIGO – Members of the Peshtigo Lions Club and their families were out in full force during Peshtigo Historical Day, helping make the community celebration at Badger Park a success. The …

Sports
Friday night’s game didn’t end the way the Eagles would have liked but the team was able to hoist the M&O 8-man Conference trophy after the game, having wrapped up the conference title two weeks prior with an 18-12 win over Lena-STAA.

Suring drops homecoming matchup to Phillips 34-18, claims conference title

The Suring High 8-man football team was dealt its second loss of the season on Friday night as the Phillips Loggers made the trip to Suring and spoiled the Eagles’ homecoming by handing them a …
On defense for the Marines, Brandon Rabideau meets Freedom’s Bradyn Wiedemeier near midfield Thursday.

Marinette soccer drops first conference match in 4-0 loss to Freedom

The Marinette High soccer team was defeated for the firs time in conference play this season as the Freedom Irish came to town and handed the Marines a 4-0 loss.  Marinette will look to get …
Carter Franzmeier squares up to tackle Northland Pines ball carrier Mason Nagy.

Crivitz football beats Northland Pines 35-14 for third straight victory

The Crivitz High football team is on a three-game win streak following a dominant 35-14 victory over Northland Pines on Friday night in Crivitz.  Backed by a stingy defense, Wolverines …
Rhiana Van De Yacht takes a Wrightstown serve at mid court Thursday

Oconto Falls volleyball sweeps Wrightstown

The Oconto Falls High volleyball team played on its home court for the first time this season on Thursday Sept. 18, picking up a straight-sets victory over Wrightstown. The Panthers took the …

Peshtigo football rallies past Marinette for 17-14 victory

After losing a lead late in Friday night's home game against the Marinette Marines, the Peshtigo High football team put together a late scoring drive to come away with a 17-14 victory. The win moved …
Packerland
Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment
In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …
Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …
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Post-game interview: Suring High 8-man football team coaches

VIDEO: Suring coaches Max Nooyen, right, and Reese Garrigan reflect on how the Suring High 8-man football team was dealt its second loss of the season on Friday, Oct. 2 with a 34-18 defeat from the Phillips Loggers.

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Post-game interview: Menominee coach Chad Brandt

VIDEO: Menominee coach Chad Brandt reflects on his team's performance during their 45-16 win over Houghton to remain undefeated on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Post-game interview: Wolverines coach Matt Bernier

VIDEO: Wolverines coach Matt Bernier reflects on his team's ability to move the ball and the team effort that led to a dominant 35-14 victory over Northland Pines on Friday night in Crivitz.

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Marian Elias

Marian A (Zebrasky) Elias of Peshtigo, WI passed away Sept 14 at age of 90 with family by her side. Born Dec 8, 1935 to the late Edward Zebrasky and Lucy Harden Behnke. She graduated from PHS in …

Patricia Retlick

Patricia A. Retlick, 86, of Marinette passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, peacefully at home. She was born on June 4, 1940, to the late Lloyd and Mary (Dlugopolsky) Connors in Menominee, MI. …

Eldona Thomas

Eldona L. Thomas, 82, of Marinette passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at home. She was born on January 22, 1944, to the late Eldon and Lenore Melvin in Wausau. She graduated from …

Daniel Kowalski

Daniel "Chugs" R. Kowalski, 72 of Marinette passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Rennes West. Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family. 
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