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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 — there seems to be something for everyone. According to Grow and Lead a U.P. nonprofit dedicated to positive community change, Giving Tuesday inspires people to give back today and every day. It offers a #Give906 Giving Guide on the organization’s website, glcyd.org. The site features ...

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 ...

All there is to give

By ALEXANDRIA BOURNONVILLE Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Athletes from Northern Michigan University are getting into a generous spirit by celebrating Giving Week and opening up an easy means for the community to give back. Since the week’s events are hosted by the ...