 Dedication Ceremony-A large crowd was present for the dedication of the Coleman American Legion Post 280 All Veteran Monument in Coleman on Wednesday, July 4. Two veterans from World War II, Ralph Walters and Leo Seefeldt, unveiled the monument. Top Photo-Legion members salute as the National Anthem is sung by Mollie Graetz. Pictured left to right, back row Jerry Woulf and Wayne Martin, front row Don Rivet, Bob Blackbourn, Ralph Walters, Glenn Buege, Bob Brusky, Leo Seefeldt and Ken Stodola. Bottom Photo-World War II veterans, Ralph Walters and Leo Seefeldt prepare to uncover the monument. The monument reads, Dedicated to the memory of all veterans who proudly served and protected our country. We shall never forget their sacrifices. |
Coleman American Legion Dedicates New MemorialIssue Date: July 12, 2018 A crowd of over 150 people, were present for the formal dedication of the Coleman American Legion Post 280, All Veteran Monument located at Lillian Park in Coleman on Wednesday, July 4.
Ken Stodola, commander of Coleman American Legion Post 280 acted as master of ceremonies for the event. After the presentation of colors by the Coleman Legion Color Guard, Mollie Graetz sang the National Anthem. Commander Stodola then led the crowd with the Pledge of Allegiance. Legion Chaplain, Dennis Alexander gave the opening invocation and prayer....
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 New snapshots based off of DNA analysis, left is at 25 years old, right is at 65 years old. |
New Technology May Identify McClintock Park MurdererIssue Date: July 12, 2018 With the help of some brand new technology, Marinette County Sheriff Jerry Sauve is hoping his department can solve two very old murders. On Monday, July 9, exactly 42 years after a young couple was murdered in Marinette County's McClintock Park, Sauve unveiled pictures derived from scientific analysis of DNA that was preserved by investigators back on July 9, 1976.
On that day, David Schuldes, 25 and his fiancé, Ellen Matheys, 24, had traveled to McClintock Park in Marinette County's remote northwest corner from their homes i...
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Local Officers Honored For Capturing Bank RobberIssue Date: July 12, 2018 Presentation of some very special awards for law enforcement personnel highlighted the monthly meeting of Marinette County Board's Public Services Committee on Tuesday, July 10.
Five FBI agents from Wisconsin and Michigan had traveled to Marinette to recognize eight Marinette County Sheriff's Department officers and one Peshtigo Police officer for their part in capturing an armed and dangerous bank robber, Devontae Amos, in Marinette on Aug. 25, 2017. In a separate ceremony they recognized several Marinette City Police officers ...
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Celebrate NWTC Improvements With Ribbon Cutting CeremonyIssue Date: July 12, 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) officials were proud to show off the new Marinette campus facilities at a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Tuesday, July 10. The event celebrated completion of the $10 million expansion and remodeling project that was done in four phases over a two year period, while classes remained in session.
According to NWTC officials, generally about 2,000 students, full and part time, are enrolled at Marinette.
In his address at the ribbon cutting ceremonies, Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, presi...
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 ON BOARD-The Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the United States Navy, and his wife, Polly Spencer, donned hard hats on Thursday, June 28 to tour the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard. Photo above shows them aboard LCS 13 (USS Wichita), during the tour. He is on the far right, and Mrs. Spencer, in the white shirt, is standing next to him. She has been chosen to be sponsor of LCS 27, the future USS Nantucket, which is also being built at the Marinette shipyard. The Wichita was lunched and christened in Marinette in September of 2016 and is afloat on the Menominee River undergoing finishing touches before being turned over to the Navy. |
Navy Secretary Spencer Visits Marinette MarineIssue Date: July 5, 2018 Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Richard V. Spencer, visited the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard, the home of Freedom-Variant Littoral Combat Ship production on Thursday, June 28. The Lockheed Martin-led Team Freedom has delivered five ships to the U.S. Navy to date, with two more scheduled for delivery this year. This was Spencer's first visit to the Marinette shipyard. Spencer was sworn in as the 76th secretary of the Navy on Aug. 3 of 2017.
"It is truly great to see what is being produced up here with the American w...
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