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Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement over PFAS in Marinette County

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced the state’s first settlement with a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam over alleged violations of the state’s spills law for failing to report PFAS contamination. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said it’s one of the most significant ...

Poll: Democrats hold slight edge over Rogers

New polling in Michigan's open U.S. Senate race shows each of the leading Democrat candidates narrowly ahead of Republican Mike Rogers in potential general election matchups. A survey released on Monday by TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics, or TIPP, found former gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow all leading Rogers in head-to-head general election matchups. The poll comes as El-Sayed continues to hold a narrow lead in the Democrat primary. According to an average of recent polls compiled by 270toWin, El-Sayed ...

Speed limited lowered in Marinette County

PESHTIGO, Wis. — Through Oct. 30, or until construction is complete, a temporary posted 35-mph speed limit will be in effect on County Trunk Highway A from Rosa Avenue in the village of Crivitz to CTH X, according to the Marinette County Highway Department. To protect highway construction workers, motorists, and area residents, the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol have been requested to enforce the 35-mph speed limit in this construction area. Travelers can also expect delays during the construction period.

Farmers, Artisans Market season starts Saturday in downtown IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — Fresh produce, handcrafted goods, live music and community connections will once again fill downtown Iron Mountain as the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority launches its annual Farmers & Artisans Market season Saturday. The popular outdoor market will be open from ...

IM retaining wall project wraps up

IRON MOUNTAIN — A final payment has been approved for replacement of a retaining wall on West Ludington Street, making the final contract price $424,730. The century-old stone wall in the area of South Pine and Forest streets was replaced by Bacco Construction Co. of Iron Mountain with a ...

Kingsford to look at schedule for all city fees

KINGSFORD — A new fee schedule will be studied as Kingsford officials look for ways to limit increases in water and sewer rates. Council member Daniel Freeman has asked City Manager Mike Stelmaszek and department heads to look at the city’s fee structure and update the schedule. Stelmaszek said Monday he is looking at all of the fees. The new fee schedule would go into effect Jan. 1. "I like the idea of getting it done before Jan. 1, all the fees for things we do in the city," Stelmaszek said. They will also be looking which items are appropriate for fees. The council last ...