American Legion Post 44 in Marquette congratulates Ryan Kerkela, a 2023 graduate of Negaunee High School, as recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. Ryan’s essay highlighted the many ways he participates as a volunteer, and giving back to his community is something he views as an important part of ...

“September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn.” — Rowland E. Robinson It is a bit difficult to talk about the warmth, let alone the heat of summer here in the Upper Peninsula this summer. It is almost a ...

MARQUETTE—All those who volunteer their own time to help others receive the reward of fulfillment for doing good deeds — but some get more. The nonprofit volunteering organization, United Way, holds its annual Yoopers United Summer Volunteer Program — with the promise of prizes — to ...

Deanie Lemoine has been collecting Iery family history for 23 years. Under her guidance, an Iery family reunion was held Aug. 4. Her father, John Iery, and mother, Alma Haglund, were married May 11, 1921. From this marriage there were 10 children, 40 grandchildren, 94 great-grandchildren, 141 ...

The Marquette Elks Lodge #405 present $1,000 in gas and grocery gift cards to Alameda County Veterans Alliance. The Alliance serves veterans throughout Marquette County. Pictured are Rachel Woody, director of the Veterans Alliance, left, and Elks Exalted Ruler Pam Laurich.

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University announces its graduates. The following students from this area satisfied their degree requirements in May 2023. Certificate Bark River — Scott Pendergraft, CER-Heating/Air Cond/Refrigeration Eben Junction — Brennen Hakkola, CER-Electrical Line ...