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Dog days: Fate of Alger County animal shelter in a judge’s hands

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 did not renew the shelter’s lease and that the shelter would have to leave its current building. “This is a very stressful time since the news came suddenly, during negotiations of our lease, and we still have to figure out many things,” Alger County Animal Shelter said on Facebook. “Our ...

Samantha LaJeunesse named new executive director for GINCC

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 bringing some new ideas to the GINCC and the community as a whole,” LaJeunesse said in a press release. “My goal is to expand our membership and bring our local businesses together. As a team I believe we can make a stronger and more enjoyable community.” Hendrickson will leave his position with ...

Art Week begins

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 ...

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Along for the ride: Start the Cycle gets help from WEHF

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 ...

Community foundation distributes over $100K to area nonprofits

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 ...