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Special Ski Cats show with fireworks Saturday

CRIVITZ, Wis. — The Crivitz Ski Cats will host a special show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, with fireworks to follow. The Division 1 water ski team performs free shows at Lake Noquebay County Park, W6188 County Highway GG. They also will have shows at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 5 and ...

Flea & Farmers Market on Thursdays in Crivitz

CRIVITZ, Wis. — The Crivitz Flea & Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday through Sept. 2 in the parking lot of St. Mary Church, 800 Henriette Ave. The outdoor market has a variety of items for sale, including unique treasures and delicious food from local vendors and artisans. More than 20 vendors participate each week.

Breitung Township salutes American Legion Post 363

QUINNESEC — The Charter Township of Breitung has extended its gratitude to members of Carpenter Clash American Legion Post 363 by presenting the organization with a Resolution of Appreciation in recognition of its volunteerism and outstanding service to the community. Post Commander Lewis ...

Remember when?

NIAGARA, Wis. — This week’s “Remember When?” — provided by the Niagara Area Historical Museum — looks back on how the arrival of a determined paper manufacturer marked the beginning of “life behind the mill.” When John Frambach Stoveken, born in New York in 1841, set out ...

Breitung hires interim manager, loses its assessor

QUINNESEC — Breitung Township is making administrative changes, including hiring former Norway City Manager Ray Anderson to serve as interim township manager. As the township transitions to a permanent manager, it must also replace Township Assessor Justin Murawski, who has accepted a ...

UP communities to get $1.4M in recycling grants

Upper Peninsula communities will receive $1.4 million in recycling infrastructure grants, including $299,000 for the cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford to purchase curbside carts and implement community-wide recycling, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ...