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Poster contest winners

The local Onagomingkway DAR Chapter of Michigan announces the winners of the Junior American Citizens annual poster contest. This year’s theme was “The 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Rise and Shine for Duty, Honor, and Patriotism.” Both first-place winners — Ava ...

Food pantries supported

The 2021 Marquette County Crop Walk raised funds for two local food pantries. The Northern Michigan University Food Pantry was one of the recipients. The amount they received was $814.42. The NMU Food Pantry assists about 40 students a week. In the photo at the top back row from the left: the ...

Marquette Area Blues Society names board, sets meetings

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Area Blues Society recently held its annual elections. The following persons were named to the 2022 MABS Board: Mark Hamari (President), April Lindala (Vice President) and JoAnne Maki (Secretary/Treasurer). The trustees are: Charlie Bastian, John Bayerl, Dave ...

Marquette Elks aid Salvation Army

The Marquette Elks Lodge present Captain Marie Lewis of the Salvation Army a check in the amount of $5,500 for stocking their pantry and preparing meals for those in most need in the community, Pictured here are Pam Laurich, Elks Exalted Ruler, left, and Captain Marie Lewis.

Students earn honors

MARQUETTE — Several local residents have been named to academic honors lists at various colleges and universities. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE — Ty Kauppinen of Ishpeming was named to The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s fall 2021 Dean’s List. He is a student ...

MTBA supports North Star

Dave Gilbert, Dean of Students at North Star Montessori Academy, accepted the Marquette Township Business Association’s annual donation of $250 from Mike Morgan, MTBA co-chairman. A press release from MTBA states: “We are happy to be able to give back to our Township community, especially ...