Alger Counties News Today

ESCANABA — The Salvation Army of Delta and Marquette counties are in need of volunteer bell ringers to fill the remaining hours still available for the last w

This fundraiser asks for donations of 250 dollars because that’s exactly that’s how much it costs for a family to stay at a harbor house for a week.

MAPS Superintendent Zack Sedgwick and MARESA Superintendent Greg Nyen talk to Tia Trudgeon and Elizabeth Peterson on Upper Michigan Today about the effects the millage will have on the school district and taxpayers. Plus, Aspen Ridge parent Andy Haavisto shares her experience as a mom to two boys in the special education program at their school.

NMU's career fair will introduce high schoolers to possible career paths and opportunities

MARQUETTE, MI--   February is Career Technical Education (CTE) month, and the annual publication that details related opportunities in Marquette and Alger counties has transitioned from a print to a digital format in its seventh year. The online magazine includes descriptions and videos related to programs that prepare individuals for many of the country’s most in-demand occupations. “The 11 high schools in Marquette and Alger Counties, along with NMU, offer hands-on training programs in ...

MARQUETTE, MI--   The COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a collaboration of the Community Foundation of Marquette County and United Way of Marquette County, recently granted more $35,000 to 23 Marquette County nonprofits. The grants were given as “phase two” of the fund, supporting operational expenses for local nonprofits. The COVID-19 Community Response Fund volunteer committee met weekly and biweekly since March 2020 to establish the fund, review applications and quickly disperse grants...

COVID-19 Community Response Fund grants $35k to 23 Marquette County nonprofits MARQUETTE — The COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a collaboration of the Community Foundation of Marquette County and United Way of Marquette County, recently granted over $35,000 to 23 Marquette County nonprofits. These grants were given as “phase two” of the fund, supporting operational expenses for local nonprofits. The COVID-19 Community Response Fund volunteer committee met weekly and biweekly since March ...

Recipient Kim Frost with her daughter Kimmy (Submitted photo) MARQUETTE — The Rotary Club of Marquette recognizes one member annually with its Rotary Service Award. Kim Frost is this year’s recipient. Given almost any task, she accomplishes it with ease and gets others to help with the tasks because of her enthusiasm and passion, according to a press release from the club. The release went on to say: “She is very compassionate and caring of others, finding ways to help people in need, ...

rspitza@miningjournal.net From left, Salvation Army Capts. Doug and Kim Winters, Peter and Audrey Kaufman, First Bank Upper Michigan Foundation Investment Manager Tom Humphrey, Foundation Trustees Al Edgar and Steve Mattson, and Salvation Army Advisory Board member Neil Jandron are shown. The Kaufman Foundation presented a check for $5,000 to support The Mining Journals Cheer Club and The Salvation Army. This donation will be used to purchase toys for distribution on Thursday and Friday in Ma...