Veterans honored at annual POW/MIA ceremony
KINGSFORD — Friday was a special escort for two very special veterans. The men served in World War II and were both Prisoners of War….
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Second Annual U.P. Suicide Prevention Conference
MARQUETTE– One local community gathered Friday morning discussing a serious issue and how to deal with it in our community. The Marquette County Health Department…
Remembering 9/11 in the U.P.
MARQUETTE — 16 years ago on this date, the nation came together as one following terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 Americans. Today in Marquette,…
Mental Health Summit networks veteran resources
MARQUETTE– The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center hosted the fifth annual Mental Health Summit at Lakeview Arena Tuesday morning. “The goal for…
Vets and Pets, local VA center continuing pet therapy
IRON MOUNTAIN — At the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, volunteers sign up to help the veterans with pet therapy. For over 15 years,…
Sen. Peters introduces bill to improve burial services for veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today announced that are introducing bipartisan legislation to improve burial services for our…
A carnival dedicated to our nation’s heroes
IRON MOUNTAIN — For the last 50+ years, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has held a special summer event for the men and…
Locals remember WWI with cemetery tour
MARQUETTE — Thursday, World War I Veterans were honored at the 12th annual cemetery walk in Marquette. This year’s walk also marks the 100th anniversary…
Outing for local veterans
MARQUETTE– Friday the local Disabled American Veterans of Chapter 22 hosted a Memorial Day outing for 18 of the DJ Jacobetti Veterans. To start the…
Soldiers walking across U.P. to raise awareness about veteran suicide
NEGAUNEE — Roughly 312 miles separates Ironwood and Sault Ste. Marie. Two National Guard Soldiers are in the midst of walking that distance to raise…