by Melissa Newland
The 2025 Toys for Tots campaign wrapped up its distribution season serving Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties this past weekend with a heartwarming celebration at L’Anse Area Schools (LAS), bringing joy and holiday spirit to families in need. Toys for Tots coordinator Rodney Loonsfoot noted that under LAS
Superintendent Chris Davidson’s leadership, motivated Christmas elves (LAS students and volunteers) prepared the toy distribution on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, which took place from 4-7 p.m. in the school cafetorium, and escorted families through the maze of gifts to help select the perfect presents. The event transformed the school’s cafetorium into a bustling festive market place, with colorful displays of toys, stuffed animals, books, and gifts adorning every table. After the event, volunteers packed everything up in record time, demonstrating remarkable teamwork and holiday spirit. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.