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Bank supports campaign for fish-cleaning station

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — The Marquette Lower Harbor Fish-Cleaning Station will soon be restored with new equipment and upgrades through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign, announced the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the South Shore Fishing Association. ...

Negaunee High School Class of ‘72 holds 50-year reunion

The Negaunee High School Class of 1972 recently had its 50-year reunion. Members of the class attending include, front row from the left: Bruce Pynnonen, Jenny Sundberg Numikoski, Richard Uren, Tom Lehto, Kathy Hemmila Helander, Scott Koski, David Polini, Lynn Chevrette, Karen Kantola Paquette ...

Baraga County EDC launches fundraising campaign

BARAGA COUNTY —The Baraga County Economic Development Corporation sponsored a Business after Hours recently to kick off its 2022 fundraising campaign. Board Chair Mark Masticate opened the evening speaking about how critical funding is to sustain the economic development services that the ...

Northern Michigan University announces May graduates

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University announces its graduates. The following students from this area satisfied their degree requirements in May. Certificate Baraga —Bryan Welsh, CER-Applied Workplace Leadership Chassell —Trent Ledgerwood, CER-Electrical Line Technician Crystal Falls —Connor Dalpra, CER-Electrical Line Technician Gladstone —Tyler Flynn, CER-Electrical Line Technician Gulliver —Anthony Williams, CER-Electrical Line Technician Gwinn —Nathan Belongia, CER-Electrical Line Technician; James Harnick, CER-Electrical Line Technician; Reid Hill, ...

Baumann completes Eagle project

David Baumann choose AMVETS Post 122 of Ishpeming to be the beneficiary of his Eagle Scout project. On June 11, after several months of planning, raising funds, assembling resources and preparation, David and his crew made 10 picnic tables for AMVETS Post 122 at Lake Unky south of Ishpeming. ...

Elks host Father’s Day brunch

Marquette Lodge #405 held a Father’s Day Brunch fundraiser this year. With more than 65 people in attendance, the Lodge served up a sumptuous breakfast of eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, pancakes, waffles, potatoes, biscuits and gravy. Pictured here are visiting Elks from Negaunee Lodge #1116 ...