š± What went wrong in Marinetteās streak-snapping loss to Escanaba?
Marinette, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Marinette! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What went wrong in Marinetteās streak-snapping loss to Escanaba?
- How a new $30M Navy deal could boost Marinette jobs
- How will Marinette Countyās UW-Extension change under new leadership?
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: High clouds and breezy, temps: high: 58, low: 49.
- Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Escanaba throws a monkey wrench into Marines' winning ways (gazettextra.com) ā Marinette Highās baseball team saw its six-game win streak snapped at home, falling 7-6 to Escanaba after five costly errors at Pedersen Park. Despite outhitting the Eskymos and rallying late, defensive miscues in cold, windy conditions proved decisive, and Marinetteās record now stands at 6-2 with another game scheduled in town against Sturgeon Bay. 
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2. Fincantieri Marinette Marine Receives $30M Navy Contract for LSM Program (seawayreview.com) ā A major new U.S. Navy contract is headed to Fincantieri Marinette Marine, bringing $30 million in early work for the Medium Landing Ship program to the Marinette shipyard. The funding covers long-lead materials and production readiness for at least four ships, with full construction expected to start as soon as late 2026 under the Navyās new Vessel Construction Manager framework. Ā Ā Ā
3. Nault to lead area UW-Extension (newmedia-wi.com) ā A Peshtigo native with deep ties to Marinette County is taking over leadership of UW-Extensionās Area 8 offices, including the Marinette County office that supports many local programs. Stephanie Nault brings 19 years of state service and prior Marinette Extension experience, and sheāll now oversee staff and services across four counties while regularly traveling here to address community needs. Ā Ā Ā
4. Sheboygan Man Dies Following Marinette County Crash (seehafernews.com) ā Marinette County authorities report that a 66-year-old Sheboygan man has died from injuries suffered in an April 8 crash on Main Avenue in Crivitz. Investigators say speed, alcohol, and not wearing a seatbelt contributed, and Sheriff Randy Miller thanked local fire, rescue, medical, and towing crews from across Marinette County for their response. Ā Ā Ā
5. Pembine woman arrested after K9 finds nearly 100 grams of meth during traffic stop (fox11online.com) ā Nearly 100 grams of meth and other drugs were seized during a Marinette County traffic stop linked to a disturbance on Dam Road in the town of Beecher. A 48-year-old Pembine woman was arrested after K9 Vinny alerted deputies, and multiple drug-related charges have been requested. Ā Ā Ā
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This week, the spotlight is on Wisconsinās 17 million acres of forestland because it's Forest Appreciation Week (April 20-24) and we'll be celebrating Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 24!
Nearly half of Wisconsinās land is covered by forests or urban trees that provide ecological, economic, recreational and health benefits to residentsā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Marinette. Apply here.
- Samuel, Son & Co. posted a job opening for Painter I in Marinette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marinette here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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