MARINETTE — Erin Fitzgerald has joined the EagleHerald news team as a staff writer. She is covering county and city government, along with writing feature stories, business articles and much more. “We are excited to have Erin join our team!” said Todd Colling, the EagleHerald general manager. “With her previous background and experience, she is a great addition to our team. I believe our readers will enjoy her coverage of...

MARINETTE — The Marinette School District is advancing its efforts to sell Garfield Elementary School by submitting the application for rezoning of the property in cooperation with the buyer. On behalf of Marinette School District, the paperwork was officially submitted to the City of Marinette during the last week of August, the district said in a press release. The district received a viable offer to purchase from the buyer with no financial contingency. After negotiating additional favorable terms, the District accepted a counter-offer. The buyer’s...

INGALLSTON TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Cedar River man died Tuesday in a one-vehicle accident in Menominee County. Robert D. Kuntze died in a crash just before 4 p.m. Tuesday on Highway M-35 near Million Dollar Road. Menominee County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene at 3:44 p.m., according to Sheriff Mike Holmes. Deputies were advised that one person was entrapped in the vehicle and not breathing, Holmes said in...

ESCANABA — The Bay College Norse Volleyball Team (0-4) opened their season with a challenging schedule on the road. Jade Jasenovsky’s play over the over four matches was recognized as she was awarded the MCCAA Defensive Player of the Week for the week of August 19-25. Jasenovsky (Fr., Menominee, Mich.) wore the libero jersey for the Norse in all four matches. ...

KINGSFORD — After a strong start to its season, the Kingsford girls varsity tennis team is rolling right along after defeating Menominee on Tuesday at Kingsford High School. Despite battling the wind and a slow start, the Flivvers found their rhythm and picked up a 6-2 victory over the Maroons. “Yesterday’s weather issue was the wind,” Kingsford head coach Tracy Rutter said. “The girls all started out ‘flat’ but seemed...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has expanded its text-based Live Vape Free program to include young adults ages 18-26. The program supports young Wisconsinites on the path to ending their use of nicotine and vape products and will provide people over age 18 with two weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy if medically eligible. According to the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, nearly one in five Wisconsinites ages 18-24 vape. They account for...

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. Weather in recent weeks has added to the summer shortfall in donations by forcing the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives throughout the country, many of which were caused by Debby, causing approximately 1,500 lifesaving blood products to...

ST. IGNACE, Mich. — A cool, clear start shifted to beautiful sunny skies for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday which undoubtedly reassured the roughly 30,000 people who made plans to participate. “While not the largest crowd we’ve seen, 30,000 is on the upper end of the range of 21,000-35,000 participants we’ve had in recent years,” said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Bridge Director Kim Nowack. “It was an absolutely beautiful day, with cloudless skies giving unobstructed views of the Straits of Mackinac.” ...

Schedule subject to change Today’s eventsGirls tennis Menominee at Escanaba, 3 p.m. Thursday’s eventsGirls golf Marinette vs multiple schools at River Island Golf Course, Oconto Falls, 10 a.m. ...

MARINETTE — Little River Country Club hosted its annual Labor Day one-person scramble golf outing on Monday. Matt Wagner won the championship flight with a low-round score of 58, which nipped Blake Grenier (60) by two strokes. Tim Chamberlain came away with third place after shooting 61, one stroke better than Glen Reinke. In the...

MENOMINEE — Steve Floriano became the Menominee fire chief Aug. 19, when the city council confirmed his appointment at its last meeting. Floriano has more than 25 years of experience as a firefighter and continues to go on “runs” as his new duties permit. “You make a difference in this job,” Floriano said of his new administrative duties, “but it’s in a different way. I still run as much as I can, but when, for example, I’m working on a grant, I don’t just jump...

MARINETTE — A 37-year-old man died Friday in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash in the Town of Middle Inlet. Marinette County dispatch received a call at 7:46 p.m. Friday of a crash on Wayside Road, near Pleasant Lane, according to Sheriff Randy Miller. The investigation indicated that the ATV, driven by KC Duane Bolles, Neenah, Wisconsin, was traveling south on Wayside Road, when he failed to negotiate a 90-degree turn,...

MENOMINEE — The M&M Hornets 7-8 grade football team kicked off the 2024 season on a high note with a 65-47 victory over Bonduel on Friday. The final score of Friday’s season-opener ended up being deceiving, as the Hornets led 50-12 after the first drive of the second half, which allowed Coach Justin Bardowski to give the entirety of his 40-player roster some playing time. The Hornets stung Bonduel on...

DENMARK, Wis. — Even on an “off” day, the Marinette High School girls golf team still stood head and shoulders above their competition. Regan Hermanson set the tone as the Lady Marines collected its second straight North Eastern Conference victory at Twin Oaks Golf Course on Tuesday. Hermanson shot a medalist score of 46 to help the Lady Marines finish with a collective score of 203, 31 strokes ahead of...

Schedule subject to change Today’s eventsCross country Oconto vs multiple schools at Iola-Scandinavia, 4 p.m. Girls tennis Menominee at Kingsford, 3:30 p.m. Marinette at Menasha,...

MENOMINEE — The Menominee City Council voted Wednesday to recommend the Marina Management Group move forward with its plans to replace an existing 1,500-gallon underground diesel tank with a 6,000-gallon diesel tank, reversing their previous vote. Council members were given additional information about the statutes, laws, regulations and recommendations that govern the removal and installation of underground storage tanks since their last vote. After further review, they unanimously agreed that...

MARINETTE — For the second time in three years, the Marinette County Board voted down a vehicle registration fee, or wheel tax. Supervisors last Tuesday voted 24-3 against an ordinance that would have generated more than $1.6 million for the county’s highway department. Supervisors Wally Hitt, Tom Mandli and Jim Bird voted in favor, while supervisors Jon Baumgarten, Gail Wanek and Roger Allen were excused. The proposed fee was $25,...

STURGEON BAY, Wis. — The Marinette/Peshtigo High School swimming team ventured to Door County for its Bay Conference relay meet on Thursday. Equipped with only three swimmers, the Lady Marines found themselves behind the 8-ball from the get-go, as Marinette/Peshtigo was able to rack up just 12 points, which resulted in a seventh-place finish. Door County United won Thursday’s relays with 128 points, edging second-place Wittenberg-Birnamwood by eight points. ...

MARINETTE — Two goals from Hunter Schneider wasn’t enough to lift the Marinette High School boys soccer team over Sheboygan Falls, as the Falcons edged the Marines 4-2 in non-conference play on Thursday. Schneider’s two goals give the Marine junior six through two games, but Sheboygan Falls kept the other Marines underwraps, while the Falcons’ offense poured in three goals in the second half to turn what was a 1-1 affair at halftime into a two-goal victory. Brennan Higgins had two of the Falcons second-half goals while Harrison Anderson added the other. Thursday’s loss drops the Marines to 1-1 on the year. Up next Marinette: The Marines travel to Waupaca for their North Eastern Conference opener on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

MENOMINEE — Year 131 of Menominee High School football is off to a rip-roaring start after the Maroons gashed archrival Marinette 49-6 in the 118th edition of the M&M Game on Friday. Friday’s victory keeps the M&M Log trophy in the 906 for one more season. Menominee has won six straight games over Marinette and has taken 22 out of the last 25 M&M Games. Menominee now leads the all-time...