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Stephenson National Bank backs Camp Batawagama

Lorna Addison, board member of The Friends of Camp Batawagama accepts a donation from Mike Kolasa, Vice President and Trust Officer at The Stephenson National Bank & Trust. The camp will use the funds to continue its mission of providing outdoor education experiences for young people. More ...

Negaunee Lady Elks aid St. Vincent de Paul

Annually, the Negaunee Lady Elks sponsor a fundraiser for the Negaunee St. Vincent de Paul Society. Lady Elk members donate soaps and paper products to the local pantry. A $500 check presentation to St Vincent DePaul board members Renae Petrocik and Theresa Rinehart. In the photo above, ...

Elves donate toys to charities

Elves from the Marine Corps League Lake Superior Detachment 764 delivered over $25,000 in toys to the Ishpeming/Marquette Salvation Army for their toy distribution. This was only part of the toys, as the other toys collected went to the Marquette, Gwinn and Negaunee St. Vincent de Paul stores. ...

Prince of Peace supports Salvation Army

Jean Hannemann, president of the Women’s Group at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Harvey, left, presents a check for $3,120 to Salvation Army Capt. Matthew Darrow. The church hosted its annual bazaar on Oct. 29 and donated 100% of the proceeds to the Salvation Army.

Legion Auxiliary supports Jacobetti

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 President Linda Kaare, right, presents a check for $5,000 to Sarah Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator for the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, to aid in obtaining a R-Zero Arc unit for their facility. Sarah was the guest speaker at the last auxiliary ...

Rotary Club of Marquette honors community leaders

MARQUETTE — At its Christmas meeting, the Rotary Club of Marquette recognizes community leaders who represent the Spirit of Christmas by giving of themselves to the community. This year’s honorees are, from the left: Joe Meyskens, Rotarian of the year; Carl Lindquist, the non-profit ...