×

Spotlight

Poker run aids suicide prevention

Marquette County Suicide Prevention Alliance member Sarah Derwin receive a $1,560 donation check from Lisa Gannon and Kathie Kohn, organizers of the seventh annual Poker Run that was held in Negaunee on Feb. 12. Funds will be used on local suicide prevention activities and initiatives. Pictured ...

Chatham Scout thanks Hometown Heroes

Scout Josh Curtis from Chatham Troop 364 thanked Hometown Heroes Alger County Sheriff Department with a gift of Scout popcorn on Feb. 13.

FMCA announces honor roll

MARQUETTE — Father Marquette Catholic Academy has announced its second quarter honor roll: Grade Student Honor 05 Katherine Murphy A Honor Roll 05 Violet Gregorich High Honor Roll 05 Michael Verbridge High Honor Roll 05 McKayla Balmes High Honor Roll 05 Lucy Matt ...

Brumm Action Awards presented

Margaret Brumm (back, center) presents the “Brumm Action Award” to four recipients in the form of cash Feb. 3. From left: Jill Leonard accepting the award on behalf of Northern Michigan University student Eli Bieri for his work on the salamander migration at Presque Isle Park; City ...

Elks deliver winter items to KI Sawyer Elementary

The Marquette Elks Lodge delivered more than $350 worth of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to the K.I.Sawyer Elementary school. The school maintains a clothing closet and provides clothing free of charge to students in need. Pictured are Pam Laurich, Marquette Elks Exalted Ruler, and Griffin ...

Tippett receives Michigan Veteran of Year award

Tracey Tippett recently received in Dearborn at the Mid-Winter Marine Corps League Convention from the Commander’s Group the 2021 Michigan Veteran of the Year award. Tippett is a life member of the Marine Corps League and belongs to numerous veteran organizations and serves on numerous ...