The Ishpeming VFW Post #4573 presented awards for the 2022-2023 Voice of Democracy essay and oratorical scholarship program at Westwood High School in February. This year’s theme was “Why is the Veteran Important?” From the left: Emily Arseneau, WHS teacher; 1st place Abby Hinze; 2nd ...

The Marquette Elks Lodge donated $2,000 to the Marquette area Salvation Army to purchase food for their community pantry. Each week, the Salvation Army serves meals to hundreds of people and families in the area. Pictured here are Captain Matthew Darrow of the Marquette Salvation Army and Pam ...

Two members of the Gladstone August Mattson Squad #71 of the Sons of the American Legion were recently honored for 40 years and 45 years of continuous membership. Donald Couillard was saluted for 40 years and John Pickard for 45 years. “Clearly, reaching this milestone is a very special ...

The Skandia Lions Club had a carnival in mid-February. Proceeds went to local food pantries. Lions Club member Brandon Bray said: “We had a awesome turnout this year with almost double the participation. They plan to use the donations to buy canned goods, and dry goods and a lot of fresh ...

Marquette Unitarian Universalist and Northwoods Learning Hub’s 16th annual Soup Dinner was a truly joyful event with excellent community support and raised $1,336 for JJ Packs, a local non-profit that delivers healthy and nutritious food each Friday to children in need so they are fortified ...

Erica Huss (right), President of the Rotary Club of Marquette, presents a donation of $1,000 to Lori Doney, the Membership Engagement Coordinator for the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, serving the Marquette area. The funds will support girls who would not otherwise be able to ...