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Project Linus provides children with security through blankets

NORTHEAST WIS. – Blankets from Project Linus are more than a shield against a cold hospital room or a reminder of home after a natural disaster. For the children receiving them, they are a …

Fifth season finale approaches for fightclub2k21

MENOMINEE, MICH. – The first rule of Tyler Mays’ fight club is you do talk about fight club. Mays started fightclub2k21 five years ago in his backyard with a single amateur boxing …

This week, Behind the Blotter with the Peshtigo Times dives into reports from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office, Marinette Police Department and City of Menominee Police Department regarding traffic-related incidents, motorist assistance, thefts, warrant arrests, animal-related incidents and more that occurred between Aug. 11 and Sept. 14.

Johnson Controls PFAS detected at elevated levels near Menominee River

MARINETTE – Forever chemicals thought to stem from Johnson Control’s Fire Technology Center in Marinette continue to be detected in extraction wells in the Marinette area at elevated …

Farmer wellness funding provides free counseling and mental health support

NORTHEAST WIS. – Before dairy farmers sell their cows, they might feel as if they’ve been put through a wringer. They often don’t know what to do differently, but are aware …

Town of Stiles landowner concerned about annexation on County I

OCONTO FALLS – When Town of Stiles resident Aaron Trempe received notice of the need to reduce the speed limit on County I near Oconto Falls School District, it seemed relatively harmless. …

$20 million TID development in Oconto Falls would create additional housing

OCONTO FALLS – Despite a Tax Increment District forming in 2023 to attract developers to the City of Oconto Falls, the city hasn’t sealed a deal with a developer, City Administrator Peter …

Marinette County Fair 2025 awards

MARINETTE – The Marinette County Fair held its award ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 24, in the show ring at the fairgrounds. The following is a list of those winners honored: Dairy …

Zippel Park fundraising efforts pay off

GILLETT – The City of Gillett has been planning updates to enhance recreational opportunities for families in Gillett for the past five years. Now, after three years of continuous fundraising …

City of Peshtigo approves financial management plan

PESHTIGO – The past months of work between the City of Peshtigo and Ehlers Public Finance Advisors wrapped up during the Peshtigo Common Council meeting on Sept. 2. Mayor Katie Berman and …

Behind the Blotter with the Peshtigo Times investigates reports from the Menominee County Sheriff's Office and Menominee Police Department. These documents provide information about vehicle collisions, thefts, assault arrests and more that occurred between July 31 and Aug. 10.

School Scoop

The 2025-26 school year is off to an energetic and uplifting start in the Marinette School District. Nearly 1,900 students returned to classrooms this week, following three days of preparation and …

Spring Creek Farm is sideline endeavor, for now

ABRAMS – Abrams farm owners Megan Tobin-Jaklin and Dan Jaklin have found a way to avoid the stress many farmers feel from events out of their control. Tobin-Jaklin has a day job as an IT …

Multi-generational farming changes under economic pressure

ABRAMS – It wasn’t long ago when most cows in Abrams had names, not numbers. Some still do. “I understand about the emotional attachment,” said Debra Jolly, who helped …

City of Oconto hears public opinions on container ordinance

OCONTO – A new ordinance banning shipping containers in the City of Oconto hasn’t been enforced yet, but it should be as soon as is practical, council members said at the Aug. 19 city …

SURING – The Suring Public Schools are continuing their mission of promoting hands-on practical education while getting children outdoors. After the village requested the district remove …

Menominee court orders marijuana election do-over

MENOMINEE, MICH. – The future of new marijuana stores in Menominee, Mich., is in limbo again to give more voters a say in how many outlets should be allowed within city limits. 41st …

Local Ducks Unlimited chapter continues decades of conservation

MARINETTE – Wayne Gerondale is more than just one of 35,000 Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited members, he has been a driving force behind decades of conservation efforts in Marinette County and beyond. …

Pound Fire Department receives Rewarding Responders Grant

POUND – The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation is providing vital new tools to those who keep communities safe. The WPS Foundation is awarding $75,000 to help local first responders …

Homicide investigation leads to car chase

PESHTIGO – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is taking over a case regarding an officer-involved death in the City of Peshtigo on Friday, Aug. …

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