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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Our Town Season 1</title><link>http://thebaycities.com</link><description><![CDATA[Join News Director Melissa Ebsch each week Thursday as a different guest joins her and discusses local community topics. From local government, non-profit organizations, businesses, politicians, and local celebrities.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5353517/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News Commentary</category><copyright>MELISSA EBSCH</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37fc1aba76a35e36df75dff565e76609.jpg</url><title>Our Town Season 1</title><link>http://thebaycities.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:37:33 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:name><itunes:email>melissa@baycitiesonline.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37fc1aba76a35e36df75dff565e76609.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Join News Director Melissa Ebsch each week Thursday as a different guest joins her and discusses local community topics. From local government, non-profit organizations, businesses, politicians, and local celebrities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join News Director Melissa Ebsch each week Thursday as a different guest joins her and discusses local community topics. From local government, non-profit organizations, businesses, politicians, and local celebrities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="News Commentary"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>VETERAN SERVICES</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-services--49910640</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode News Director Melissa Ebsch discusses with Mike and Kevin from the Menominee County Veteran Services all things Veterans. From education to disability. How you file your paperwork, to questions, and how you begin life as a Veteran.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49910640</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 17:36:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49910640/veteran_services.mp3" length="33260983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode News Director Melissa Ebsch discusses with Mike and Kevin from the Menominee County Veteran Services all things Veterans. From education to disability. How you file your paperwork, to questions, and how you begin life as a Veteran.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode News Director Melissa Ebsch discusses with Mike and Kevin from the Menominee County Veteran Services all things Veterans. From education to disability. How you file your paperwork, to questions, and how you begin life as a Veteran.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1386</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ddadb0f28a1f7769e4379862c4415cd2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MARCH 2, 2022: CITY OF MENOMINEE MAYOR JEAN STEGEMAN</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-2-2022-city-of-menominee-mayor-jean-stegeman--48957608</link><description><![CDATA[This week City of Menominee Mayor Jean Stegeman delivers her state of the city address. I then ask the Mayor questions regarding the budget, vacancies within the city, Marijuana litigation, and more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48957608</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 17:30:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48957608/our_town_mayor_stegeman_podcast_version.mp3" length="35306057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week City of Menominee Mayor Jean Stegeman delivers her state of the city address. I then ask the Mayor questions regarding the budget, vacancies within the city, Marijuana litigation, and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week City of Menominee Mayor Jean Stegeman delivers her state of the city address. I then ask the Mayor questions regarding the budget, vacancies within the city, Marijuana litigation, and more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1472</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/672b7259e3a16f4320ee816da40ee4b5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>MAY 5: MENOMINEE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY JEFFREY ROGG</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-5-menominee-county-prosecuting-attorney-jeffrey-rogg--49682918</link><description><![CDATA[This week I am joined by Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg. We discuss the methaphentamine crisis in our community and the cases that he is/has prosecuted, criminal sexual conduct case that was cold for 20 years that was recently prosecuted, the upcoming Brian Helfert trial and cases against him, along with what the future looks like for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49682918</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 21:59:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49682918/our_town_jeffrey_rogg_may_5.mp3" length="37623223" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week I am joined by Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg. We discuss the methaphentamine crisis in our community and the cases that he is/has prosecuted, criminal sexual conduct case that was cold for 20 years that was recently...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week I am joined by Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg. We discuss the methaphentamine crisis in our community and the cases that he is/has prosecuted, criminal sexual conduct case that was cold for 20 years that was recently prosecuted, the upcoming Brian Helfert trial and cases against him, along with what the future looks like for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1568</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f186e81208b103b43994e43fb8d90eeb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>APRIL 21, 2022: MENOMINEE COUNTY</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-21-2022-menominee-county--49562308</link><description><![CDATA[This week I speak with Menominee County Administrator Jason Carivou and Menominee County Chairman of the Board Larry Phelps about the new parks website, the Mason Park project, parks in Menominee County, and how you can register to camp in Menominee County.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49562308</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:03:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49562308/menominee_county_our_town.mp3" length="37023242" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week I speak with Menominee County Administrator Jason Carivou and Menominee County Chairman of the Board Larry Phelps about the new parks website, the Mason Park project, parks in Menominee County, and how you can register to camp in Menominee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week I speak with Menominee County Administrator Jason Carivou and Menominee County Chairman of the Board Larry Phelps about the new parks website, the Mason Park project, parks in Menominee County, and how you can register to camp in Menominee County.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8d15fd675f26f1638b1d79088211be5f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>APRIL 7: SALVATION ARMY</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-7-salvation-army--49376924</link><description><![CDATA[This week my guest is Ashley Berken. Executive Director of St.Vincent de Paul Society of Marinette. We discuss the various programs that they offer to families and individuals in the community. Most of all, we discuss the needs for the Food Pantry and the misconceptions individuals have regarding using the services they provide.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49376924</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:51:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49376924/salvation_army.mp3" length="23553463" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week my guest is Ashley Berken. Executive Director of St.Vincent de Paul Society of Marinette. We discuss the various programs that they offer to families and individuals in the community. Most of all, we discuss the needs for the Food Pantry and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week my guest is Ashley Berken. Executive Director of St.Vincent de Paul Society of Marinette. We discuss the various programs that they offer to families and individuals in the community. Most of all, we discuss the needs for the Food Pantry and the misconceptions individuals have regarding using the services they provide.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/47a0950a4c4c63162e36d99ffccc64b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FEBRUARY 24, 2022:YMCA TERRI FLOREK</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-24-2022-ymca-terri-florek--48957548</link><description><![CDATA[This week I talk with Terri Florek of the YMCA. We discuss the YMCA summer youth program, upcoming events, aquatics, and much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48957548</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 01:41:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48957548/february_24_2022_our_town_ymca_terri_florek.mp3" length="23845616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week I talk with Terri Florek of the YMCA. We discuss the YMCA summer youth program, upcoming events, aquatics, and much more!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week I talk with Terri Florek of the YMCA. We discuss the YMCA summer youth program, upcoming events, aquatics, and much more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/90b9ba1d67ab9051fbfb8b59acccd87c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FEBRUARY 17, 2022: THE RAINBOW HOUSE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-17-2022-the-rainbow-house--48792024</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guests are Jessica Honish, Courtney Olson, and Brick the canine advocate therapy dog from The Rainbow House. We discuss Teen Domestic Violence Awareness Month along with their other programs.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48792024</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 04:14:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48792024/our_town_rainbow_house.mp3" length="35721906" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guests are Jessica Honish, Courtney Olson, and Brick the canine advocate therapy dog from The Rainbow House. We discuss Teen Domestic Violence Awareness Month along with their other programs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guests are Jessica Honish, Courtney Olson, and Brick the canine advocate therapy dog from The Rainbow House. We discuss Teen Domestic Violence Awareness Month along with their other programs.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1489</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3669c9dbf2015eac69beb443bf1b1946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FEBRUARY 10, 2022: MARINETTE COUNTY TOURISM</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-10-2022-marinette-county-tourism--48697291</link><description><![CDATA[This week my guests are Jenny Short, Development and Tourism Director, and Autumn Rockhill, Program Assistant, for Marinette County Tourism. We discuss everything you can do in the winter months in Marinette County, from hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing the many trails throughout the county to exploring the waterfalls during the winter months. Jenny also reminds listeners that it's not too early to reserve your campsites at their many camping locations in the county. For more information about Marinette County Tourism you can go to their website therealnorth.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48697291</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2022 02:28:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48697291/our_town_marinette_county_tourism.mp3" length="25186674" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week my guests are Jenny Short, Development and Tourism Director, and Autumn Rockhill, Program Assistant, for Marinette County Tourism. We discuss everything you can do in the winter months in Marinette County, from hiking, skiing, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week my guests are Jenny Short, Development and Tourism Director, and Autumn Rockhill, Program Assistant, for Marinette County Tourism. We discuss everything you can do in the winter months in Marinette County, from hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing the many trails throughout the county to exploring the waterfalls during the winter months. Jenny also reminds listeners that it's not too early to reserve your campsites at their many camping locations in the county. For more information about Marinette County Tourism you can go to their website therealnorth.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b8a132fff8438f547772403854e76ac6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FEBRUARY 3, 2022: ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE &amp; GFWC MENOMINEE WOMENS CLUB</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-3-2022-all-things-chocolate-gfwc-menominee-womens-club--48593162</link><description><![CDATA[This week I speak with two lovely ladies who are a part of the GFWC Menominee Womens Club and are hosting the areas ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE event that is taking place on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Pullman House in Menominee. Listen and learn all about the event and the womens club.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48593162</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:19:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48593162/february_3_2022_all_things_chocolate.mp3" length="23071974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week I speak with two lovely ladies who are a part of the GFWC Menominee Womens Club and are hosting the areas ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE event that is taking place on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Pullman House in Menominee. Listen and learn all...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week I speak with two lovely ladies who are a part of the GFWC Menominee Womens Club and are hosting the areas ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE event that is taking place on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Pullman House in Menominee. Listen and learn all about the event and the womens club.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>962</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b4e33b87dd82e24b3deb04f19f42238.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>JANUARY 27, 2022: MENOMINEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATE WITH SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT DEREK BUTLER</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-27-2022-menominee-area-public-schools-update-with-school-board-president-derek-butler--48468791</link><description><![CDATA[This week my guest is Menominee Area Public Schools School Board President Derek Butler. We discuss the current Superintendent search, referendum, phase 1 & 2, and more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48468791</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:16:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48468791/january_27_2022_menominee_area_public_schools_update.mp3" length="30064222" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week my guest is Menominee Area Public Schools School Board President Derek Butler. We discuss the current Superintendent search, referendum, phase 1 &amp; 2, and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week my guest is Menominee Area Public Schools School Board President Derek Butler. We discuss the current Superintendent search, referendum, phase 1 & 2, and more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e08e6ae906d0daacf22340e6802cc607.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>JANUARY 20, 2022: DA YOOPER WINTERFEST</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-20-2022-da-yooper-winterfest--48379622</link><description><![CDATA[This week I speak with Koreen and Karie two members of the Da Yooper Winterfest Committee that help put this annual event together. They are also the directors' of the non-profit organizations' that Winterfest supports. DAR Boys & Girls Club and River Cities Pool. Learn more about the event, that is being held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Downtown Menominee at Victory Beach. How you can participate or be a sponsor. For additional information please go to their website <a href="http://www.rivercitiespool.org" rel="noopener">www.rivercitiespool.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48379622</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:41:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48379622/our_town_january_20_2022_da_yooper_winterfest.mp3" length="34200137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week I speak with Koreen and Karie two members of the Da Yooper Winterfest Committee that help put this annual event together. They are also the directors' of the non-profit organizations' that Winterfest supports. DAR Boys &amp; Girls Club and River...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week I speak with Koreen and Karie two members of the Da Yooper Winterfest Committee that help put this annual event together. They are also the directors' of the non-profit organizations' that Winterfest supports. DAR Boys & Girls Club and River Cities Pool. Learn more about the event, that is being held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in Downtown Menominee at Victory Beach. How you can participate or be a sponsor. For additional information please go to their website <a href="http://www.rivercitiespool.org" rel="noopener">www.rivercitiespool.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1426</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chillychallenge,dayooperplunge,marinette,menominee,michigan,toiliettrot,wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/48ea210cd9653709cae49180e14a0198.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>January 13, 2022: Spies Public Library Director Blair Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-13-2022-spies-public-library-director-blair-nelson--48336176</link><description><![CDATA[This week, Melissa speaks with Spies Public Library Director Blair Nelson about their strategic plan, events, the future of the library, and what the library of Blair's future looks like. For those who are interested in the history of the Spies Public Library, please follow this link: <a href="https://spiespubliclibrary.org/library-history/" rel="noopener">https://spiespubliclibrary.org/library-history/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48336176</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:59:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48336176/january_13_2022_spies_public_library_director_blair_nelson.mp3" length="34045910" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, Melissa speaks with Spies Public Library Director Blair Nelson about their strategic plan, events, the future of the library, and what the library of Blair's future looks like. For those who are interested in the history of the Spies Public...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Melissa speaks with Spies Public Library Director Blair Nelson about their strategic plan, events, the future of the library, and what the library of Blair's future looks like. For those who are interested in the history of the Spies Public Library, please follow this link: <a href="https://spiespubliclibrary.org/library-history/" rel="noopener">https://spiespubliclibrary.org/library-history/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1419</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>libraryinmenominee,marinette,menominee,michigan,ourtown,spiespubliclibrary,wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42b6c47799d3f680bdce0378e0f80d92.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>January 6, 2022: Marinette Mayor Steve Genisot</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-6-2022-marinette-mayor-steve-genisot--48211297</link><description><![CDATA[Mayor Genisot kicks off 2022 of Our Town talking about PFAS, Downtown Development, Road Construction, a five-million dollar grant the city received, and much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48211297</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2022 05:43:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48211297/marinette_mayor_steve_genisot_january_6_2022.mp3" length="35751393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>MELISSA EBSCH</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mayor Genisot kicks off 2022 of Our Town talking about PFAS, Downtown Development, Road Construction, a five-million dollar grant the city received, and much more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mayor Genisot kicks off 2022 of Our Town talking about PFAS, Downtown Development, Road Construction, a five-million dollar grant the city received, and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,development,marinette,newdevelopment,pfas,wisconsin</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37fc1aba76a35e36df75dff565e76609.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
