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Today in History: 1998, Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair

Records August 17, 2026

Today is Monday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2026. There are 136 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television from the White House concerning his relationship with Monica Lewinsky; he then delivered a TV address in which he admitted his relationship with Lewinsky was "wrong" but denied previously committing perjury (Clinton was subsequently impeached by the House of Representatives, but acquitted in the Senate). Also on this date: In 1807, Robert Fulton's North River Steamboat made its first ...

Michigan gave schools $224M for infrastructure, but they need billions

Front Page News August 17, 2026

In July, Michigan awarded 31 school districts a total of $224 million to fix aging boilers, air conditioning, electrical systems and a building’s leaky roof. For one district, the money represents “a major game changer” that allows it to address needed infrastructure repairs without ...

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Houses on the Move: The neighborhood before MGH Information

Local August 17, 2026

MARQUETTE — Before there was Marquette General Hospital in north Marquette, there was a neighborhood full of family homes near St. Luke’s Hospital. A huge effort was made, starting in the early 1980s, to move the houses from West College and Magnetic streets in Marquette to allow for the ...

UP Health System–Marquette earns 'High Performing' rating from U.S. News for back surgery, pacemaker implantation

Local August 17, 2026

MARQUETTE — UP Health System–Marquette has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for back surgery (spinal fusion) and pacemaker implantation. High Performing is the highest distinction a hospital can earn in U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to help patients and their health care providers make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. Fewer than half of ...

Jury trial set for Rapid River man accused of drunken-driving death

Local August 17, 2026

ESCANABA — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Rapid River man who is charged with second-degree murder and other felonies in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash in 2025. David Brandon Abruzzo, 46, faces one felony count of second-degree murder; one felony count of operating with a high blood alcohol content causing death with a prior conviction; and one felony count of reckless driving causing death. He is charged as a habitual offender with a fourth offense notice. Abruzzo appeared last week in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Monday for a final pretrial ...

2026 Equine Camp ‘N’ Ride a success

Local August 17, 2026

MASS CITY — MI-TRALEs, Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment, 2026 Equine Camp ‘N’ Ride was held in the Courtney Lake Recreation Area on The Ottawa National Forest in Mass City Saturday on Aug. 8. It was also part of the Upper Peninsula Trail Horse ...