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NSDAR celebrates Sweet 16

The Onagomingkway Chapter, NSDAR, recently marked its “sweet 16” anniversary with a lovely dinner at Elizabeth’s Chophouse in Marquette. Members from L’Anse to Whetmore were present to mark the occasion. Seated are Sarah Smart, Melissa Wilson, and Heather Modell. Treasa Sowa, Keitha ...

Feys wins Legion Auxiliary scholarship

MARQUETTE — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 of Marquette announces Andrew Feys as this year’s winner of its $1,000 college scholarship. Andrew is the son of Tim and Caprice Feys of Negaunee. He plans to attend Michigan Tech in the fall. He has chosen to major in mechanical ...

Davis honored

Sally Davis joined an elite group of Rotarians when she received Rotary International’s “Service Above Self” Award. Rotary has 1.2 million members worldwide and only 250 receive this award annually. Immediate past president of Rotary District 6220, Scott Knaffla, presented the award. ...

Dillman wins library prizes

Negaunee Public Library Director Jessica Holman, left, presents Linda Dillman with prizes from the adult summer reading drawing at the library. Dillman won gift cards from various Negaunee businesses.

Crossing the Straits on the Red Road to the capital

By STEVE PELTO Special to Journal MARQUETTE — On July 27, members of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan traveled to Mackinaw City to witness the last stop on the Red Road to D.C., a totem pole journey for the protection of sacred land and water. The giant totem, created by ...

Legion auxiliary adds 8

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 recently held an Orientation/Initiation Event at the Legion Post. After familiarizing members with the history, mission and goals of the organization, eight new members were initiated: Terese Weisenberger, Michelle Hubert, Jean Selden, Joan Wilson, Jodie ...