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Marinette man faces sentencing for meth, THC, firearms possession
MARINETTE — A Marinette man faces sentencing after being convicted of possessing meth, THC, drug paraphernalia, an illegally obtained prescription (as a party to the crime) and maintaining a drug trafficking place. Russell DeCamp was convicted on April 11 by Marinette County District Attorney DeShea Morrow on all 10 counts after a two-day jury trial in Marinette County Circuit Court. DeCamp was also convicted of being a felon possessing a firearm and obstructing an officer. Judge Jane M. Sequin entered the jury’s verdicts and also found that DeCamp was a repeat offender and a second and subsequent drug offender. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17. The district attorney’s office expressed thanks to the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, the Marinette Police Department and the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory for their assistance with the case.
Judge chastises lawyers in Menominee marijuana lawsuit for ‘gamesmanship’
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WJMN) — The judge who has overseen what has become years of lawsuits over marijuana policy in the City of Menominee asked for a change of approach from the near-dozen lawyers involved in the case. In the current lawsuit, dispensaries Rize U.P. and The Fire Station (and Adam Michaud, with a defeated ballot […]
The Boys’ Burger Company updates fast-food classics in restaurant launch
MENOMINEE — There’s a new burger in town. The owners of The Boys’ Burger Company in Menominee are serving up fast-food-style burgers on U.S. 41 in the former A&W building, 3730 10th St., Menominee. The brains behind the business, Rodney Kaufman, owner and partner, and Kris Smith, owner and general manager, live in Marinette. Smith...
Area high school sporting events (April 26-27)
Schedule subject to change Today’s eventsGolf Marinette vs multiple schools at Crystal Springs Golf Course, Seymour, Wis., 9 a.m. Stephenson, Carney-Nadeau, Niagara vs multiple schools at Norway, 9 a.m. Girls soccer ...
City Removes Restrictions on Fish Tourney Weigh-ins at City Parks
After this year, restrictions on tournaments that weigh their fish on shore will be no more at Sturgeon Bay’s city parks. That’s because the Common Council voted 4-2 on April 16 to revise the fishing tournament rules, which will no longer prohibit tournaments based on where they weigh the fish.
Ruby James At Door County Fire Company
Sturgeon Bay songstress Ruby James kicked off her solo career at the Tambourine Lounge this April with two back-to-back shows that sold out before most people knew about them. Now, James and her band are ready to do it again, but louder, at the Door County Fire Company on May 3, 7 pm. They’ll be back with a bigger sound, more new songs (as well as old favorites) and room to dance.
Fincantieri, Navy Lay Keel for First Constellation Frigate
Fincantieri Marinette Marine celebrated the keel laying of future USS Constellation (FFG 62) April 12 along with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Wisconsin governor Tony Evers and Fincantieri Marine Group CEO Marco Galbiati. Hundreds of FMM shipbuilders gathered with guests...
Boys Baseball: Eagles Sweep Bulldogs
Southern Door’s baseball team hosted Peshtigo on Tuesday when the Eagles won both games of the Packerland Conference doubleheader. In game one, Southern Door broke a scoreless tie with seven runs on six hits in the fourth inning and went on to shut out the Bulldogs, 9-0. The Eagles’...
Menominee's Axtell, Drifka bask in BCAM All-State honors
MENOMINEE — Anna Axtell and Hanna Drifka’s list of accolades grew one item longer on Thursday, as the two standouts for the Menominee girls basketball team collected All-State honors from the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. Axtell received BCAM Division 3 Honorable Mention after authoring a monster senior campaign for the Maroons in which she averaged 20 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 4.3 steals per game. Axtell also became...
A Bridge Too Close
When a massive container ship struck and demolished the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore in the early morning hours of March 26, the accident rekindled memories for many in the Door County community, memories that reached back almost 60 years. Oct. 21, 1960 was a chilly Friday by reported...
Small Animal Sale And Swap Will Benefit 4-H
Door County 4-H is holding its annual Small Animal Sale and Swap on Saturday, May 4, starting at 8 am, at the Door County Fairgrounds. Vendors are welcome and must meet any state regulations. Proceeds from the event help support the 4-H small animal projects. For further information call 920.737.1741.
Birthday Club 4/25/24
Happy birthday to Arabella from Menominee, Michigan!
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