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It’s my favorite time of the year, the time where I get to plan our Annual Gala Fundraiser. Each year for the past 12 years, the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Ar
By Journal Staff MARQUETTE – Honor Credit Union celebrated the official groundbreaking of its new Marquette Member Center location on June 28. Honor CEO
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Sarah Lucas
Finding common ground is never easy, and it seems ever more elusive these days: if the headlines are any indication, we can’t even agree to disagree. That being said, our beliefs, values, and hopes are far more nuanced than what the headlines may suggest, and they’re oftentimes the center of the common ground we’re seeking – whether it’s about the economy, our communities, schools, families, or politics in general. These common threads can lead us to the consensus we need to solve issues, locally, regionally, statewide, and nationally – if only we can find them.
Marquette County has a unique and effective tradition that helps us focus on those shared values, and to work with partners locally and statewide towards solutions. The Marquette County Ambassadors, a cross-sector group of leaders from business, local governments, schools, and more, works to discuss regional issues and identify priorities that need to be addressed at the state level. Their conversati