ISHPEMING — A new executive director for the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce has been named. Samantha LaJeunesse was announced as the GINCC’s new executive director, succeeding former executive director Bob Hendrickson on Tuesday. “I really look forward to ...

By DREYMA BERONJA Journal Staff Writer MUNISING — A public hearing regarding the Alger County Animal Shelter will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Judge Nebel’s courtroom at the Alger County Courthouse. On Dec. 7, Alger County Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that Alger County ...

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Art Week 2023 is underway in the city of Marquette. The theme this year is “Home,” which draws inspiration from the ongoing Community Master Plan update for the city that outlines the city’s priorities for the next 20 years and ...

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — A local organization continues to promote youth togetherness with bicycling. Start the Cycle is a group cycling program that introduces youngsters to a better life through summer mountain biking and winter fat tire biking. To kick ...

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — The Community Foundation of Marquette County, including five affiliate funds for Negaunee, Big Bay, Greater Ishpeming, Marquette and Gwinn Area, announced the successful distribution of $120,000 in grants through its annual competitive grant program. The ...