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Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds distribute more than $99,000 to local and regional nonprofits

MARQUETTE — The Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation of Marquette County in 2010 to provide support to numerous local and regional organizations that Paul Blewett, an educator, cared most about. This year, more than $99,000 was distributed from the funds. Following the wishes of the donor, the Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds supported 20 organizations this year, including: Bethany Lutheran Church, Michigan Education Association, National Education Association Foundation, National Planned Parenthood, Ishpeming High School, Ishpeming Skiers ...

Upper Peninsula Brewing Company saluted

The Negaunee DDA recently recognized the Upper Peninsula Brewing Company for the restoration of and investment in their building located at 342 Rail Street in Downtown Negaunee. Pictured from the left: Owners Jim and Ann Kantola, Mayor Dana LaLonde, City Manager Nate Heffron.

Trillium House supported

Rick Sanville, the Trillium House Executive Director (left) accepts a donation from the President of the Kiwanis Club of Ishpeming Anthony Bertucci at a recent meeting of the club.Trillium House is just one of the many local organizations supported by the Kiwanis Club.

Learning fire safety

Gilbert Elementary School students learn about fire safety through a partnership with the Kara Applekamp State Farm Agency and the National Fire Protection Association. The campaign includes books, a lesson plan and the Sparky the Fire Dog plush toy. These materials, including Sparky the Fire ...

Baumann earns Eagle Scout Award at Troop 302 Court of Honor

MARQUETTE —Troop 302 chartered to the Marquette Kiwanis Club recently held a Court of Honor. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Eagle Scout Award to David Baumann, son of Erik Baumann and Tracey Folske. David’s Eagle Scout service project was building and ...

Fox Negaunee backs Toys for Tots

Fox Negaunee, winners of the 2021 Toys for Tots car dealer toy collection trophy, kicks off 2022 Toys for Tots car dealer campaign competition. Pictured are Bob Bannan, second from right, representing the TFT Foundation along with FOX Negaunee employees Dan Shelafoe, Matt Forward, Jon Nyquist ...