Santa leans in close to hear what a girl wants for Christmas during the annual Christmas in the Village event at the U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association Antique Village while other Escanaba students wait for their turn with the jolly old elf. (Escanaba Daily Press photo)

By DREYMA BERONJA Journal Staff Writer GWINN — A Gwinn resident has shot the biggest buck so far this hunting season in Marquette County. Shannon Koponen, wife of Marcus Koponen, said in an email that her husband shot the 14-point buck on Nov. 17 at dusk. “He took the shot and when ...

Neil Jandron made a generous monetary donation on behalf of Jandrons Fine Jewelry for The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club. Jandrons has been in business since 1989, providing the area with a local, family owned and operated jewelry and repair business. Jandrons also carries a large selection of ...

By LISA BOWERS Journal City Editor ISHPEMING — The newly named director of the Greater Ishpeming -Negaunee Chamber of Commerce is expected to appear in court to face charges of embezzlement early next month. Samantha LaJeunesse, 34, stands accused of stealing money from the GINCC, a ...

The demolition of the old Marquette General Hospital continues on College Avenue in the city of Marquette on Tuesday. The site of the former hospital, which has been largely vacant since the opening of the new UP Health System-Marquette complex on Baraga Avenue, is currently owned by the ...

By ALEXANDRIA BOURNONVILLE Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — With today being Giving Tuesday, Upper Peninsula organizations hope residents will keep donations local during the global generosity movement. And just like shopping on a Cyber Monday — when it comes to charitable giving ...