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Jeffrey David ‘Paemapameh’ Grignon

Jeffrey David “Paemapameh” Grignon, 59, of Keshena, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at his home. Jeff was born on Nov. 27, 1964, in Shawano to the late Mary Louise Grignon. He graduated from Shawano High School and was an all-star in cross-country, basketball and baseball. Jeff was a traditional knowledge keeper for the Menominee people. He taught nationwide about the importance of our connection to our traditional lands.
Elroy W. Peters
Elroy W. Peters, 87, Abrams, died Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 2024, at home. He was born Sept. 16, 1936, in Green Bay to William and Elsie (Behnke) Peters. Elroy grew up in Abrams where he attended elementary school, graduating from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1954. Following graduation, he worked on the Green Bay & Western Railroad for five years. On Dec. 28, 1959, he entered the U.S.
Court News
• Tyler J. Martinez, 34, Green Bay, pleaded no contest May 15 to five counts of burglary and one felony count each of theft and bail jumping. Judge William Kussel Jr. sentenced him July 31 to 42 months in state prison, consecutive to a sentence he is currently serving, followed by five years of extended supervision with conditions. • Yonakwala O. Scow, 33, Oneida, pleaded no contest Aug.
Rudnick’s bond in sexual assault cases reduced
Jacob Rudnick, accused of sexual assault in two separate cases, is getting a lowered bond that could allow him to be released before his first trial in November. Rudnick, 30, has been charged with two counts of third-degree sexual assault and one count of second-degree sexual assault for an attack that allegedly took place in a park in the Town of Lessor on Halloween night in 2022. The case is scheduled for a three-day trial Dec.
Dairyland League
By NEW Media Staff Dairyland League baseball playoffs are underway, and Hofa Park started the games with a bang in its ninth-inning win over Cecil. Hofa Park 6, Cecil 5 Rob Schuettpelz hit an infield single with one out in the bottom of the ninth, and Brinton Anderson walked to put two runners on base. With runners on second and third and two out, Trevor Cornell hit a full-count single to plate the tying and winning game runs as the Hofa Park Pan
USDA releases crop production report
Wisconsin corn production is forecast at 538 million bushels, down 3% from the previous year, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, yields are expected to average 183 bushels per acre, up seven bushels from last year. Corn planted acreage is estimated at 3.75 million acres.
Jeanette ‘Jean’ Frost
Jeanette “Jean” Frost, 82, Shawano, passed away early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2024, at a Green Bay care facility. Visitation at Malcore (West) Funeral Home, 1530 W. Mason St., Green Bay, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. Visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to view the full obituary.
Robert Jentink
Robert (Bob) Jentink, 78, lost his nearly life-long battle with alcoholism on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. He was fortunate to be able to meet his goal of staying in his own home for so many years. He attended Northwood Institute in Midland, Michigan, and spent a majority of his career in car sales; first in the family business, Jentink Chevy Olds in Brillion, then various dealerships throughout the Fox Valley area.
CMN announces Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program winners
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN), in collaboration with Indigenous Advise LLC, announces the recipients of the 2024 Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program. This initiative, funded by the U.S.
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings of Aug. 9 • Anthony Barrett Wood, 40, Lakewood, was placed on two years probation after a prison sentence was imposed and stayed for felony bail jumping, in connection with an incident that occurred Feb.
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