By RANDY CROUCH Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE Another week is coming to a close and it was another week of fantastic support by the Marquette-area comm
With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas coming up fast, we’d like to take a moment to recognize the amazing charitable nature of the members of ou
Neil Jandron made a generous monetary donation on behalf of Jandrons Fine Jewelry for The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club. Jandrons has been in business since 198
The Mining Journal Cheer Club launches its annual effort to help area families during the holidays today. It continues to make Christmas a little brighter for
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Hayden Croff of Marquette, a Northern Michigan University student and Christmas coordinator for The Salvation Army of Marquette, picks up toys from the Cheer Club at The Mining Journal office in downtown Marquette on Dec. 5. Gifts collected by the Cheer Club were distributed to local families in need earlier this month by The Salvation Army of Marquette County and St. Vincent de Paul of Marquette. (Journal file photo)
MARQUETTE The Salvation Army of Marquette County’s “Rescue Christmas” initiative garnered many financial and gift donations for families in need this holiday season, officials said.
The organization reported Wednesday morning that $98,678.40 was raised through its annual Red Kettle campaign, exceeding its target of $90,000 by 9%.