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Miners Share seeks donations to help Negaunee students

NEGAUNEE — Miners Share, a donation program affiliated with Negaunee Public Schools, is looking for donations to help fund programs that serve underprivileged students in the district. “If you look back at your time at NPS, your fondest memories are likely woven into the everyday traditions that defined our culture — the little things that make school days special,” said Theresa Rinehart and Jonica McCarthy, NHS class of 1976 alums who volunteer for Miners Share, in a letter to other Negaunee alumni. “As alumni, we carry those memories with us,” said Rinehart and ...

Marquette firefighters presented with cardiac lifesaving Award

MARQUETTE — At Monday night’s Marquette County Commission meeting, Marquette Fire Chief Ian Davis presented the cardiac lifesaving Award to Relief Engineer Brandon Morey and firefighter Jake Phillips. “On Oct. 19 of last year, Brandon and Jake responded to a medical call that initially ...

Marquette League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums

MARQUETTE — The Marquette chapter of the League of Women Voters will be hosting two public candidate forums for local primary elections next week. At 6 p.m. on July 8, a candidate forum for those running for Marquette County Commission will be held at the Marquette Township Community Center ...

Marquette City Band opens season, accepts award

MARQUETTE — On Thursday, the Marquette City Band opened its 2026 Summer Concert Series at Reynolds Recital Hall after the scheduled performance at the Marquette Commons had to be moved due to weather. Before the concert began, Tiina Marin, Manager of the City’s Arts and Culture Office, ...

Future of Social Security discussed at PWPL

MARQUETTE — Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Congressional candidate Callie Barr recently held an event at Peter White Public Library on the future of Social Security. O’Malley served as the 17th commissioner of the Social Security Administration under President Joe Biden. ...