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Council approves new zoning plan

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

OCONTO – The Oconto City Council opened their meeting on Aug. 27 with a public hearing for a zoning amendment from recreational and single-family zones to multi-family residential areas near Adam St. Two residents of the area spoke against the proposal because of increased traffic flow and decreased aesthetic appeal.

Pine Needle Quilters September meeting

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

PORTERFIELD – Pine Needle Quilters will meet Monday, Sept. 16, at the Lake Town Hall on Loomis Rd., Porterfield.  This will be an open sew day.  Doors open by 9 a.m.  Quilters are invited to stay as long as they like. Ironing boards, irons, cutting table and mats are provided. Bring a sewing machine, quilting supplies and projects. There will be a give and take table along with a suggestion box.

Menominee Police Department activity report

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MENOMINEE, MICH.  – The following Menominee Police Department report includes events from Aug. 23-29.

8/23 5:09 a.m. – Officers investigated a report of the theft of a dark blue Mongoose 18 speed bicycle from a residence. 700 block of 46th Ave.

HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital marks 10-year milestone of joining of Hospital Sisters Health System, announcement of new name

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

OCONTO FALLS –  On Sept. 1, HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls marks an important milestone: The tenth anniversary of the hospital (formerly known as Community Memorial Hospital) officially joining Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) to become HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital.

Refuse, recycle and brush collection on Labor Day

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MARINETTE – There will be no garbage, recycle or brush collection on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. 

Marinette County Fair Award Ceremony results

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MARINETTE COUNTY – The Marinette County Fair held its award ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 25, in the show ring at the fairgrounds. 

The following is a list of those winners honored:

DAIRY

HYC Glow Color Blast 5K Fun Run/Walk

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MARINETTE/ MENOMINEE, MICH. – The Healthy Youth Coalition, in collaboration with the Tri-City Event Series, is thrilled to announce the return of the HYC Glow Color Blast 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Henes Park. The event will start at 7 p.m. and will feature UV-reactive neon glow-in-the-dark color powder at six vibrant color stations.  Participants can choose their own distance, running or walking one-three loops (each loop approximately 0.90 miles) around the park. 

Cahill Road closure

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MARINETTE – Sewer construction will take place on Cahill Rd. at Edwin St. The work will require the closure of Cahill Rd. The road closure is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Sept. 3. A detour route will be posted to direct traffic around the construction site. The work is expected to be completed within 21 days. 

Benefit for Rebecca Larvarda-Jahnke

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MARINETTE – The benefit will be on Sept. 20 and 21 at Green’s Green Acres Campground, located at N4247 River Dr. Activities will include a ride to a pumpkin patch, fun in a pavilion, haunted house, haunted trail, escape room, bucket raffles, bake sale, Aaron’s Pies, trick or treating and site decoration competition. 

Marinette Senior Center September activities

Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024

MARINETTE – The following opportunities will be offered at the Marinette Senior Center, located at 1603 Ludinton St., Marinette, throughout September. 

Monthly Educational Opportunities

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