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Is that a record? Gwinn man bags 14-point buck

By DREYMA BERONJA Journal Staff Writer GWINN — A Gwinn resident has shot the biggest buck so far this hunting season in Marquette County. Shannon Koponen, wife of Marcus Koponen, said in an email that her husband shot the 14-point buck on Nov. 17 at dusk. “He took the shot and when ...

GINCC employee arrested on embezzlement, other charges

By LISA BOWERS Journal City Editor ISHPEMING — The newly named director of the Greater Ishpeming -Negaunee Chamber of Commerce is expected to appear in court to face charges of embezzlement early next month. Samantha LaJeunesse, 34, stands accused of stealing money from the GINCC, a ...

Demolition progress continues

The demolition of the old Marquette General Hospital continues on College Avenue in the city of Marquette on Tuesday. The site of the former hospital, which has been largely vacant since the opening of the new UP Health System-Marquette complex on Baraga Avenue, is currently owned by the ...

Jandrons donates to the Cheer Club

Neil Jandron made a generous monetary donation on behalf of Jandrons Fine Jewelry for The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club. Jandrons has been in business since 1989, providing the area with a local, family owned and operated jewelry and repair business. Jandrons also carries a large selection of ...

#Give906

By ALEXANDRIA BOURNONVILLE Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — With today being Giving Tuesday, Upper Peninsula organizations hope residents will keep donations local during the global generosity movement. And just like shopping on a Cyber Monday — when it comes to charitable giving ...

Signs of the season: Ishpeming kicks off the holidays

This drone shot offers a bird’s eye view of a decorated fire truck as it passes Santa’s Village on the corner of Main Street and Cleveland Avenue in Ishpeming on Friday during the city’s Christmas parade. Hundreds of people lined the streets for the parade. The evening’s highlights ...