Power of Words Project mural theme revealed
MARQUETTE — Back in May we brought you a story about the Power of Words Project which kicked off a fundraiser to bring a large mural…
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D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans hosts 24th Annual Golf Outing
K.I. SAWYER — The weather was pretty nice Friday morning, and that’s good because there were a lot of people out on the link for…
Work begins on VFW Memorial Monument renovation, volunteers wanted
NEGAUNEE — In early June, a fundraiser to renovate the Negaunee VFW Memorial Monument and the surrounding areas had raised over $5,000 more than their original…
Steve Mariucci, Jay Feely and Captain Keith Colburn raise funds for Beacon House
UPDATE — Estimates from the fundraising over the weekend have totaled about $31,000 for both weekend events. The 6-boat fishing event at Stannard Rock on…
Range Telecommunications donates security cameras to Miner’s Park
NEGAUNEE — There’s a strong sense of pride and community among Yoopers, and that was reinforced earlier this week when a local company donated time and…
UPAWS holds informational forum for new dog park
MARQUETTE — Since the announcement of a new year–round dog park at UPAWS, there has been interest in what the park will entail. UPAWS held an…
DeVos Art Museum opens “North of the 45th” exhibit
MARQUETTE — The DeVos Art Museum, located on Northern Michigan University’s campus, opened its 12th annual “North of the 45th” exhibit earlier this week. The…
Caregiver Incentive Project launches to support disabled individuals
MARQUETTE — The Caregiver Incentive Project (CIP), is a nonprofit organization with the mission to end the national shortage of qualified in-home caregivers. This organization was…
Marquette Breakfast Rotary Club held 28th annual Fish Boil
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Breakfast Rotary Club held their 28th annual Fish Boil over the weekend. The event saw over 300 people attend the…
Volunteers needed at Room at the Inn
MARQUETTE — One local organization is in need of volunteers with a positive attitude to help the homeless population in Marquette. The Room at the Inn…