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Today in History: April 13, first Black performer wins best actor

Records

By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, April 13, the 104th day of 2024. There are 262 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first Black performer to win an Academy Award for best actor or best actress with his performance ...

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Marquette and vicinity: Today, mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, a 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Extended forecast: Sunday, mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

Local

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago NATIONAL MINE — For years, the National Mine School has turned out numerous outstanding boys’ basketball teams, first at the high school level, and now ...

Forest products industry gathers for Spring Celebration

Region

HARRIS — The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) — the same organization that unites members and aficionados for the Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo, held in Escanaba and Green Bay on alternating years — brought its Spring Celebration to the Island Resort and ...