Wausaukee News

George C. Franzen, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 10 at the Bishop Noa Home, in Escanaba, Mi.

Despite having to delay action on some items on their agenda until more information is assembled, Wausaukee Village Board did a bit of rejoicing at a special meeting Monday, June 29.

Kent A. Torkko, 38, W1596 Hwy. 64, Marinette, who has been charged with causing death by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, had a bail bond hearing in Marinette County Circuit Court-Branch I before Judge David Miron on Tuesday, June 23.

Leading figures in music, including Lyle Mays, will sweep in for the two-week Zeltsman Marimba Festival starting today at Lawrence University in Appleton.

With towering vocals that defy her small stature, Army Sgt. Brenda Bushera, a member of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Band, has made a connection with the people of Iraq.

State government in general, and the state budget in particular, came under heavy fire at the quarterly meeting of Marinette County Unit of Wisconsin Towns Association at Wausaukee Town Hall Thursday, June 18.

Caroline Tekla Lemanczyk, Athelstane, Wis., passed away on June 23, 2009, following a long illness.

They say pitching and defense are the key components to winning a baseball game.

The stereotypically bland school lunch can be transformed into a gourmet feast - thanks to professionals like Ted Weidman, the chef manager at Kohler Public Schools better known as "Chef Ted," who stepped foot into the Kohler school lunchroom for the first time last fall.

Former Green Bay resident Adam Thompson's two film screenplays still are in the works, and their price tags have risen.

CRIVITZ - Cory Ashbeck shot 77 on Wednesday to lead Wabeno to the team championship of the WIAA Division 3 golf regional at Hunters Glen.

Extension of Marinette, Florence, and Oconto Counties will sponsor a Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification course.

The Peshtigo Bulldogs have barely been tested this year in the conference, and they have concluded their first ever outright championship year, winning their final two games to wind up 10-0 on the season.

ALGOMA - Lindsay Swoboda struck out six and allowed four hits as Algoma handed conference champion Southern Door its first loss of the year, 3-2, on Monday in a Packerland Conference softball game.

Last weekend, the Oconto boys lost a slugfest to Wausaukee, 11-9, Ryan Depouw of the Devils went 2 for 2 and had a pair of RBIs.

A.J. Huxford was the winning pitcher in relief and Tyler Jacobson earned a save as Pulaski edged Sheboygan North 3-2 on Friday in a Fox River Classic Conference baseball game.

CUBA CITY, Wis. -- A company that manufactures fiberglass components for wind turbines will resume production at its Cuba City plant on Monday, May 18.

Pictured left to right are Kevin Horton, Commander of American Legion Post 39 of Marinette, with traveling trophy for "over the top" membership for 2009; State Commander James Reigel of Marshfield; Marinette County Commander Claire Bolander who also is Commander of Crivitz Post 413, and Walton Johnson and his wife, Joan.

THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 19 MILES EAST OF PEMBINE TO WAUSAUKEE... MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.

SEYMOUR - Heather Figlinski drove in Olivia Danforth with a single with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to send Seymour to a thrilling, 7-6 victory over Waupaca on Friday in a Bay Conference softball game.