Today in History: August 11, Alcatraz takes first federal prisoners By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2026. There are 142 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 11, 1934, the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, a former military ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its December concert of Holiday Favorites on Aug. 24, in the Northern Michigan University Thomas Fine Arts Building. The repertoire will include a variety of music from composers like Stephen Paulus, Felix Mendelssohn, Steve Heitzig, Healey William and John Tavener. No audition is required to join MCS. New and returning members may register at one of the first two rehearsals, Aug. 24 or Aug. 31. Participants should arrive early as registration will begin at 6 p.m. A $70 registration fee helps cover the cost of music ...
MARQUETTE — Casual passersby might simply call it an oops but Marquette city officials were something less than happy with the paint job on a busy city intersection that followed a major road project downtown. The intersection at issue is Fourth and West Washington streets, and the errant ...
To drive safely, it is important for all of us to follow the following recommendations that are from the USA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. • Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time – Wearing your seat belt can save your life and reduce the risk of injuries if you’re in a ...
MUNISING — This week marks one year since Starla Goings went missing from Alger County. Goings, 65, was last seen on Aug. 15, 2025. Her 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan was found two days later in the vicinity of 16 Mile Lake and M-94. A former bank teller, Goings is described as a white female, ...
