Today in History: April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II
By The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2026. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool’s Day.
Today in history:
On April 1, 1945, American forces launched the amphibious ...
The tradition of Easter bonnets, fancy hats worn by women on Easter Sunday, can be traced back to a medieval tradition of wearing new clothes to signify spiritual renewal during Lent and Easter. Over the years, decorating the hats with flowers became a celebration of the arrival of spring. ...
QUESTION: The Volstead act went into effect in 1920 nationally. What year did the Michigan ban on all alcohol sales go into effect?
a. 1916
b. 1917
c. 1918
d. 1921
ANSWER B: 1917
IRONWOOD — A Facebook posting and obituary notice from a western Upper Peninsula Funeral Home together have identified the two-year-old child who was found deceased several days ago in Ironwood Township.
Darwin E. Olson, who, less than two weeks prior to his third birthday, was found March ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity to identify and fund qualified entities to deliver comprehensive preventive screenings focused on the early detection of occupational illnesses to firefighters through ...