Today in History: August 5, Nelson Mandela arrested By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2026. There are 148 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 5, 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested on charges of leaving the ...
MARQUETTE — Brainard Childs was born Oct. 17, 1842, in Windham County, Vermont. Supposedly his name was a misspelling of Bernard, and his middle name was alternately listed as Freeman and Freemont. He ended up going by his initials, “B.F.” His early years were spent in Windham County and ...
MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will honor the volunteers who make its mission possible during its Volunteer Appreciation Day on from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Negaunee Township Pavilion, 42 M-35, Negaunee. The event is a special opportunity to recognize the individuals and groups whose generosity of time and talent helps build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing across Marquette County. The afternoon will feature: • A complimentary BBQ-style lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sides • Yard games and ...
KI SAWYER — United Airlines will further delay the launch of its Chicago O’Hare service to Marquette, Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport officials announced Monday. “Earlier in July, the FAA announced an extension to the departure restrictions at ORD that were originally instituted ...
SAULT STE. MARIE — Sault Ste. Marie police released a statement detailing the conclusion of a search operation in the Cloverland Power Canal after a deceased man was found. “The Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire Departments have concluded the search operation for an individual who entered the Cloverland Electric Power Canal from the Ashmun Street Bridge on July 24,” said their statement. “The individual, an adult male, was located today within the canal near the Cloverland Electric power plant and was found deceased. Out of respect for the family, the individual’s name is not ...
