Today is Saturday, Oct. 3, the 276th day of 2026. There are 89 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 3, 1990, West Germany and East Germany ended 45 years of postwar division, declaring the creation of a reunified country. Also on this date: In 1873, Modoc leader Kintpuash ...
Today is Friday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2026. There are 90 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall joined the U.S. Supreme Court as its first African American justice; he would serve on the bench for 24 years until his retirement in 1991. Also on ...
MARQUETTE — During Monday night’s meeting of the Marquette City Commission, commissioners unanimously passed the city’s 2027 budget proposal. The budget includes approximately $11.7 million in capital and infrastructure projects, including the Cinder Pond Marina reconstruction ($3.38 million) and Division Street reconstruction - Genesee to Joliet (2.4 million), along with many smaller projects such as the Presque Isle Bandshell restroom reconstruction, a summer dog park and a CR-550 multi-use path extension. $4.1 million of those projects will be funded through grants and ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Maritime Museum will present its annual fundraiser, Ghosts of Lighthouse Point, from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 and from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 as “historical ghosts and dead sailors haunt Lighthouse Park” in Marquette. Tours will leave every 10 minutes from the bike path in between the museum and the Coast Guard station. The 7-8 p.m. tours are kid and family-friendly, and the 8-10 p.m. tours are for adults and teens 13 and over. Tickets can be purchased by calling 906-226-2006. Tickets will also be available at the ...
MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette will host its Second Thursday Creativity Series from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8. The theme for this month’s event is “Costume Party,” and costumes are encouraged. The event will feature hands-on craft activities, music and free Culver’s frozen custard. The event is free and open to the public.
