30 years ago

MARQUETTE – The ice sheet at Northern Michigan University’s physical Education Instructional Facility may grow to Olympic proportions this fall an NMU official said today. The move would insure the continued presence of the medal winning short-track speed skating program at Northern’s U.S. Olympic Education Center, said university President William E. Vandament. Vandament said the expansion would not eliminate the need to upgrade or replace the city owned Lakeview Arena as the home of the NMU Hockey Wildcats.

60 years ago

UPPER PENINSULA – Five fisherman in the Upper Peninsula qualified this week for Northern Michigan Master Angler Awards. The awards, presented by The Mining Journal, are made to fisherman who legally catch prize trophies in Upper Peninsula waters. The latest award recipients are: Robert Andree, Stambaugh; B.E. Knauss, Marquette; Oliver Koskimaki, Marquette; George Stefon, Wyoming; and David Laitala, Champion. Each of these fisherman will receive a certificate suitable for framing in recognition of their catches and a letter of congratulation from Glenn Gregg, Marquette, regional manager of the Michigan Conservation Department.