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Spotlight

Bothwell announces semester honor roll

MARQUETTE — The following sixth grade students have been named to the Bothwell Middle School Honor Roll for Semester 1 of the 2022-2023 academic year: Jordyn J. Anthony, Yan-Ying Chu, Liam J. Crunkleton, Kennedy M. Grundstrom, Betty W. Harriman, Stella J. Leahy, Maverick M. Moore, Nora K. ...

Menhennick shines in dance spotlight

Addy Menhennick attended a competition in Wisconsin recently with her solo. Addy is part of a new competitive dance team at New Attitudes Dance Studios named Strive. At the Spotlight regional competition Addy received a Diamond adjudicaiton, Top Jazz, and sixth place overall. Addy’s ...

WHS Voice of Democracy winners saluted

The Ishpeming VFW Post #4573 presented awards for the 2022-2023 Voice of Democracy essay and oratorical scholarship program at Westwood High School in February. This year’s theme was “Why is the Veteran Important?” From the left: Emily Arseneau, WHS teacher; 1st place Abby Hinze; 2nd ...

Elks support Salvation Army food pantry

The Marquette Elks Lodge donated $2,000 to the Marquette area Salvation Army to purchase food for their community pantry. Each week, the Salvation Army serves meals to hundreds of people and families in the area. Pictured here are Captain Matthew Darrow of the Marquette Salvation Army and Pam ...

Members honored

Two members of the Gladstone August Mattson Squad #71 of the Sons of the American Legion were recently honored for 40 years and 45 years of continuous membership. Donald Couillard was saluted for 40 years and John Pickard for 45 years. “Clearly, reaching this milestone is a very special ...

Lions support local food pantries

The Skandia Lions Club had a carnival in mid-February. Proceeds went to local food pantries. Lions Club member Brandon Bray said: “We had a awesome turnout this year with almost double the participation. They plan to use the donations to buy canned goods, and dry goods and a lot of fresh ...