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Wood earns Department Member of the Year

At the annual Department of Michigan American Legion Convention, Marquette Unit 44 member, Annie Wood with Department Member of the Year. According to a press release: “Annie is very deserving of this award. She was honored by Unit 44 at their annual potluck dinner. Annie is a driving ...

Susan Meier receives NMU Alumni Achievement Award

By KRISTI EVANS Northern Michigan University News Director MARQUETTE — “All I really needed to know about teaching kindergarten I learned at Northern.” The newest Northern Michigan University Alumni Achievement Award recipient. Susan (Hlavaty) Meier. uses that twist on the title ...

9 inducted into Upper Peninsula REALTORS®

On Oct. 13, the above members were inducted into the Upper Peninsula REALTORS® at the General Membership Meeting held at the Holiday Inn, Marquette. Pictured from the left: Dylan Willey-Select Realty, Marquette; Kalli Payment-Select Realty, Marquette; Craig Goff-Keller Williams First, ...

Swim funds go to UPDON

Upper Peninsula Diabetes Outreach Network (UPDON) Executive Director Kristen Cambensy accepts a check for $17,950 from Douglas Russell, Foundation Manager for the West End Health Foundation, from the 2021 Swim Teal Lake “Benefit for Diabetes.“ The foundation matches all monies collected ...

Back-up generator installed in Mathias Township

TRENARY — Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association continues to help local townships prepare for potential extended power outages. Trenary, located in Mathias Township, installed a backup generator this summer with help from Alger Delta Electric and other community organizations. Last ...

VFW supports fire department

The Negaunee Firefighters Association recently received $1,000 from the Negaunee VFW 3165 Auxiliary. The donation will go to help purchase new hoses. Pictured from left: Auxiliary members Rod and Lois Guizzetti, Fire Chief Ned Cory, auxiliary members Sandy Carlson and Scott Collins. (Photo by ...