History quiz
QUESTION: What was Marquette resident Carl Hjalmar Peterson’s claim to fame? A. He invented the outboard motor B. He toured as a singer and entertainer C. He invented the game Guts Frisbee D. He was the last Lightkeeper at the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
Mining on Presque Isle
“Upon this site the New York and Lake Superior Mining Company commenced mining operations in the summer of 1845, Edward Larned (Learned), Manager.” Marquette County Historical Marker on Presque Isle, 1927 MARQUETTE — Prior to the founding of the village of Marquette, the New York and ...
Community colleges eye state funding for dual enrollment expansion
MARQUETTE — Community colleges and Democratic lawmakers say they hope to secure $20 to $30 million to allow public high school students to enroll in college classes at no cost to local school districts. Since 1996, students and their families have not been required to pay most fees associated with dual enrollment programs. Such programs let high school students take classes at nearby colleges – earning credits that usually can be transferred to the institution they attend after graduation. Rather, school districts bear the cost of tuition and mandatory course fees —although ...
History quiz
QUESTION: What was notable about the Cornish Wrestling match between Alf Davey and John Shea held in Ishpeming on July 20, 1907? A. For many years it held the record as the longest wrestling match in history. B. The crowd of spectators supporting Davey started a riot when Shea won. C. Shea threw Davey into Lake Angline and was disqualified from the match. ANSWER: A, although it has since been surpassed, for many years it held the record as the longest wrestling match in history, lasting 11 ½ hours before the first fall.