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Eagle Herald

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Menominee couple charged following drug investigation

MENOMINEE — Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg announced that he has charged Mason Thomas Berden, 25 and Kirstie Anna Paris, 28, both of Menominee, with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a felony punishable by up to 20 Years and/or $25.000, and felony firearm, a felony carrying a penalty of two years consecutively with and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the underlying felony conviction. Rogg further noted the investigation remains active and that additional criminal charges are expected to be filed. According to court documents and information presented in open court, the charges stem from an investigation conducted overnight on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 by UPSET Detectives, who conducted a traffic stop on a maroon van near the intersection of North Shore Drive and 48th Avenue in the City of Menominee. During the traffic stop. Menominee Police Department (MPD) officers identified the driver of the vehicle as Paris, and the front seat passenger as Berden, who was arrested on the valid felony warrant. An MPD Officer deployed his K-9 partner, who located 48.44 grams of methamphetamine, a separate quantity of 6.14 grams of methamphetamine, 36.82 grams of psilocybin, 34.86 grams of marijuana, a digital scale

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Menominee woman sentenced to concurrent prison terms

MENOMINEE — Terry Lee Kortz, 37, Menominee, was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 14 months to four years and 14 months to five years, following her sentencing on convictions for financial transaction device illegal use and jails — prisoner possessing contraband, announced Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg. The prison sentences were handed down Friday, by Judge Christopher S. Ninomiya, in the 41st Circuit Court. According to court documents and information presented in open court, Kortz took a credit card inadvertently left at a cash register and immediately tried to spend over $500 in online purchases and other things using that card. In the second case, police officers searched Kortz’s vehicle and located a meth pipe, syringes, burnt spoons, a bag with methamphetamine and a suboxone pill, as well as a large Ziplock with multiple gem bags of meth and a magnet box known to transport drugs. At the jail, Kortz was put through a body scanner, where a foreign object was observed. Kortz lied until a strip search and then gave up more methamphetamine from her within her body. After Kortz was convicted by plea, she failed to show up for sentencing in August 2026. “Ms. Kortz

Menominee, MI · 1d

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Unexpected underground conditions adds costs to street project

MARINETTE — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Marinette Common Council approved a $32,909 change order for street reconstruction after contractor Barley Excavating encountered underground conditions that had not been known when the project was designed and were not included in the bid. The work involved Eggener and Wells streets and the change order was allocated among wastewater, water and stormwater utilities. During discussion, City Engineer Brian Miller described an old building foundation discovered on Eggener Street and on Nestegg Marine’s property. Miller also reported a large electrical transmission duct running along Wells Street, encased in concrete reaching as deep as 10 feet below grade. Also, at the intersection of Eggener and Wells, the existing water main was found completely encased in concrete. These unexpected obstructions required work beyond what had been anticipated in the original design and bid leading to the additional cost. The council also approved the recommended increases to cemetery fees after hearing that local rates had remained unchanged after many years. City Clerk Lana Bero compared Marinette’s charges with those of similarly sized, city-owned cemeteries. Bero reported that other communities charged about $900 to $1,000 for a grave space, while Marinette’s current price was $650. The

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Man arrested for striking person with his vehicle and arson of a camper

DICKINSON AND MENOMINEE COUNTIES, MI— A Stephenson man has been arrested for hitting a person with his vehicle and setting fire to a camper. Sunday around 7:07 p.m., troopers from the Iron Mountain Post assisted the Iron Mountain Police Department in trying to find a man who intentionally struck an individual with his vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and later released. The suspect couldn’t be found.

Menominee County, MI · 2d
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Charlevoix's Collin Jess gives respect to Menominee, thrilled to help bring title

CHARLEVOIX — Collin Jess has a lot of respect for the Menominee football program. While the junior quarterback is confident in his own Charlevoix team , he’s making no mistakes about disrespecting the Rayders’ regional opponent up next on Saturday, Nov. 14. It was only four years ago that Jess and current Rayder teammates got an up close look at Menominee in the district final round. “Eighth grade year, when my brother (Brady) was a junior, most of us went up to Menominee and we saw that team,” Jess said. “That team was the best team I’ve seen – until hopefully us if we can keep moving forward.” That Menominee team went on to earn a 50-14 win over the Rayders that day and fell in the state finals by just four points. This current Menominee team (10-1) is the defending Division 7 state champion and one that’s started off the playoffs with a 90-8 point-differential. Jess is smart to give the Maroons their flowers. What else would you expect from someone who has obviously been around a head football most of his life? And, last Friday, the younger Jess, who followed his brother and standout quarterback Brady Jess in

Charlevoix, MI · 2d

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Door County schooner Utopia to revive Christmas tree ship tradition

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WBAY) — The Utopia, a two-masted schooner built in Sturgeon Bay in 1946, will sail to Menominee to pick up about 30 Christmas trees and bring them to Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, Nov. 14. The trees will be sold to benefit the Patriot Racing Project, which uses sailing to bring veterans together.

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Myszak, Jurkiewicz honored as West-PAC Copper Players of the Year

MENOMINEE — For a second consecutive season, the best offensive and defensive players that the West-PAC Copper Conference has to offer hail from Menominee after Jackson Myszak and Zander Jurkiewicz collected All-Conference Player of the Year honors. Myszak, the Maroons hard-charging running back, was named the West-PAC Copper Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,002 yards and 19 touchdowns in addition to snaring four receptions for 59 yards and a score. Myszak follows in the footsteps of Tanner Theuerkauf, who was last year’s OPOTY selection. Blessed with a quick first step and relentless motor, Jurkiewicz wrecked many an opposing team’s gameplan from his defense end position en route to earning West-PAC Copper Defensive Player of the Year. Jurkiewicz continued the Maroons standard of defensive excellence after Nathan Nelson was named DPOTY a season ago.. Both Myszak and Jurkiewicz were First Team selections in addition to their POTY nods. Menominee had 17 players land a whopping 18 All-Conference selections, with Dylan Beal earning First Team honors at defensive back and a Second Team nod at quarterback. Two of Beal’s top targets in Brody Daigneau and Brayden Woods racked in All-Conference recognition at wide receiver, with Daigneau snaring a slot

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Menominee County Sheriff’s Department trades traffic tickets for Thanksgiving turkeys

MENOMINEE COUNTY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Drivers in Menominee County might’ve expected a traffic ticket from local deputies on November 10. Instead, some were gifted with an early Thanksgiving surprise. The Menominee County Sheriff’s Department launched their inaugural Turkeys for Tickets initiative, where drivers who were pulled over for minor traffic infractions received a frozen turkey for Thanksgiving instead of a ticket. Sheriff Darrin Kudwa explained that it was dedicated to spreading holiday cheer in the community. “This is just something we want to give back to the community. Our community supports us a lot. Our law enforcement officers are well-supported in the county, and this is just something small that we want to give back to and, hopefully, hand a few turkeys out for Thanksgiving dinner,” he said. Two primary supporters in the community include Jack’s Fresh Market in Menominee and Gary’s Quality Foods in Wallace, who donated bags of frozen turkeys for the deputies to pass out on their patrol stops. “Jack’s Fresh Market here in Menominee and Gary’s IGA up in Wallace are going to be the ones donating the turkeys for us,” Kudwa shared. “Without them this stuff wouldn’t be possible, right? They donate all kinds of

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Document destruction company has new owners, new identity

DAGGETT — Country Mile Document Destruction began a new chapter with new ownership and a new name. The waste management business transitioned to second-generation owners Brad and Trina Younk and unveiled a new brand identity as Country Mile Environmental. The new name reflects the company’s broader range of services that go beyond document shredding. Country Mile Environmental securely handles regulated medical waste and provides on-site shredding and the secure destruction of confidential documents, hard drives, computer hardware and other materials. While the company trucks now sport a new logo and company name, Country Mile Environmental offers customers the same customer service they have had for 25 years. The waste management company, headquartered in Daggett, continues to be family-owned and operated by the Younk family. Roger Younk founded Country Mile Document Destruction in 2001 with a pickup truck, trailer and a mobile paper shredder. From this foundation, the company has grown into a comprehensive, certified waste management organization. Country Mile Environmental serves businesses, municipalities and individuals in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, northeast Wisconsin, and north central Wisconsin. “Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve in recycling and waste management while continuing to provide the same reliable service our customers know

Daggett, MI · 2d

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Six northeast Wisconsin counties rank among top 25 for veterans, VA data shows

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Six northeast Wisconsin counties are among the top 25 for the highest concentrations of veterans, according to data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Florence County ranks second, with veterans making up 11% of its population. Marinette County ranks eighth, with veterans accounting for...

Florence County, WI · 21h

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Sheriff’s department overtime reflects a wide budget balancing act

MARINETTE — The Marinette County Administrative Committee Thursday discussed the sheriff’s department’s overtime costs and how to control them without undermining public safety. The discussion exposed a difficult trade-off: staffing shortages and unpredictable calls can drive overtime, while county budget limits put pressure on departments to contain spending. Sheriff Randy Miller attributed much of the correctional center overtime to vacancies in the 40-hour fill positions — staff who can cover shifts when employees take leave. Miller said the department had reduced those positions over time and had recently begun rebuilding coverage. “For the first time this year, we have one 40-hour fill that actually is slated in that spot,” Miller said. He added that another employee was in training and a third had returned from military deployment. A fourth candidate left during training, requiring the department to restart the hiring process. Miller said staffing shortages are especially challenging because the jail must maintain minimum coverage, including male and female staff. When employees are unavailable, overtime pay may be needed to fill required shifts. Miller expected that filling open positions could reduce this kind of overtime, but cautioned that other demands would remain. “There should be very little to no overtime

Marinette County, WI · 2d

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Voters approve Marinette School District facilities referendum

MARINETTE – During the recent midterm elections on Nov. 3, voters decided to approve a facilities referendum for the Marinette School District, while other districts in Marinette and Oconto counties failed to pass their referendums. The approved Marinette School District referendum was set for an amount not to exceed...

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