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Lions roar in with toys

The Lions Club of Marquette roared into The Mining Journal Office to donate dozens of toys to the Journal’s Cheer Club. Pictured from left are Gordy Peterson, Lions District 10 Governor Gretchen Preston, Mary Rule and Amanda Sheridan. (Journal photo)

‘Transport a Tooth’ program launched

Pictured for the “Transport a Tooth” program are, from the left: Kyle Danek, DDS, secretary of the Superior District Dental Society (SDDS); Rajesh Ranga and Ross Chinavue, pharmacists at Peninsula Pharmacy; Maggie and Rory Holland of Marquette. The SDDS recently purchased the kits from ...

Lady Elks, Pike Distributing back Bay Cliff Health Camp

The Negaunee Lady Elks held their annual Wine & Beer fundraiser for Bay Cliff Health Camp and presented Executive Director Clare Lutgen with a $2,000 check along with a $500 check from Pike Distributing. Seated: Lynn Symons, Sue Bernier, Rosemarie Merrick, Nancy Fosco, Mary Savitski, Ernie ...

Stephenson National Bank backs Camp Batawagama

Lorna Addison, board member of The Friends of Camp Batawagama accepts a donation from Mike Kolasa, Vice President and Trust Officer at The Stephenson National Bank & Trust. The camp will use the funds to continue its mission of providing outdoor education experiences for young people. More ...

Negaunee Lady Elks aid St. Vincent de Paul

Annually, the Negaunee Lady Elks sponsor a fundraiser for the Negaunee St. Vincent de Paul Society. Lady Elk members donate soaps and paper products to the local pantry. A $500 check presentation to St Vincent DePaul board members Renae Petrocik and Theresa Rinehart. In the photo above, ...

Elves donate toys to charities

Elves from the Marine Corps League Lake Superior Detachment 764 delivered over $25,000 in toys to the Ishpeming/Marquette Salvation Army for their toy distribution. This was only part of the toys, as the other toys collected went to the Marquette, Gwinn and Negaunee St. Vincent de Paul stores. ...