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Mining Journal Cheer Club still accepting gifts

The Cheer Club kicked off Nov. 27. It collects unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need during the holiday season.

Gifts are distributed to local families through St. Vincent de Paul and The Salvation Army of Marquette County. Gifts can be dropped off at: The Mining Journal office in downtown Marquette; St. Vincent de Paul in Marquette; Range Bank locations in Marquette, Harvey and Negaunee; Salvation Army locations in Ishpeming and Marquette; and Ace Hardware in Gwinn. For those who would like to donate at The Mining Journal office, a donation box is in the vestibule of the office along West Washington Street. Staff will empty the box regularly so items can be collected by representatives from the Salvation Army of Marquette County and St. Vincent de Paul of Marquette and distributed to local families in need. If you would like your photo taken with your Cheer Club donation, please ring the buzzer near the exterior door and a masked Journal staff member will take your photo from a safe distance. Hours when photos are available are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Journal photo by Renee Prusi)