
 Cut Ribbon"A formal ribbon cutting ceremony took place Saturday, Sept.14 at Coleman Tower Park, located across from Pelkin's Piggly Wiggly in the Village of Coleman to open the playground with all new equipment. Village officials along with family members and representatives were present at the ceremony. Ellen LaMarche, had the honor of officially cutting the ribbon and opening the park. Pictured front row left to right; Chad Mursau, Dennis Gross, Tim Gould, Kat Meissner, Ellen LaMarche, Glenn Woulf and Katie Torres. Back Row; Thad Majkowski, Jodi Karas, Jeff Gosa and Paul Kust. |
Ellen LaMarche, Cuts Ribbon At New Coleman Tower ParkIssue Date: September 19, 2019 A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Coleman Tower Park, Saturday, Sept. 14 to celebrate the new renovations and playground equipment. The $80,000, "Discover Through Play" project was made possible due to a large donation from Ellen (Chase) LaMarche of Neenah, in honor of her parents, Donald and Margaret Chase, longtime Coleman residents.
The project was started in June of this year and completed in early September. Ellen LaMarche, was a former teacher in the Seymour School District for many years and a 1960 graduate of Coleman ... MORE | SUBSCRIBE
Speakers Assured No Cuts Pending for Library FundsIssue Date: September 19, 2019 A suggestion made by Marinette County Board Chair Mark Anderson during budget discussions at the Administrative Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 drew a firestorm of objections at the County Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Anderson had suggested taking $150,000 from the Marinette County Library system budget this year and perhaps $300,000 next year and putting the money toward improved Internet connectivity for underserved county residents.
That idea did not sit well with supporters of the library, and by coincidence, the Libr... MORE | SUBSCRIBE
Cedar Corp To Give Breakdown On WaterIssue Date: September 19, 2019 Board Chairman, Herman Pottratz opened the Tuesday, Sept. 17 Town of Peshtigo meeting advising the residents, that Cedar Corp will be at the Thursday, Oct. 3 meeting at Little River Country Club. Cedar Corp will give a complete breakdown of the details should the Town decide to hook up with the City of Peshtigo water system.
He also stated, the DNR does not want to attend because they are heading up other Listening Meeting sessions at the Community REC Center. These sessions will be held on Wednesdays on the following dates: Oct 16, 6 p... MORE | SUBSCRIBE
Wagner Considers Letter to Michigan Town of Lake On Back 40 Mine IssuesIssue Date: September 19, 2019 The Back Forty Mine that Aquila Resources hopes to build approximately 150 feet from the shores of the Menominee River in Menominee County, Michigan continues to draw objections from residents and land owners on both sides of the river.
Among other items at the 6:30 p.m. monthly meeting of Wagner Town Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11, Jeff Lindbom, who lives on Rademaker Road, across the river from the proposed mine site, asked the board to help him and his neighbors protect their property by sending a letter to the board of Lake Township i... MORE | SUBSCRIBE
PFOS Again Issue At Water Sewer MeetingIssue Date: September 19, 2019 The main topic at the City of Peshtigo Water and Sewer Committee meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16 was PFOS. The Influent and Effluent was tested and found to have PFOS in the sludge, not in the drinking water.
A news release was sent out by Director of Public Works, George Cowell stating: On Friday, Sept. 13, the Department of Public Works personnel observed wastewater on the ground and flowing out of the Peshtigo River crossing structure on the West side of the City.
The overflow is located on a wooded area on private property. The a... MORE | SUBSCRIBE

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