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Today in History: 1990, Germany reunifies after 45 years

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 in History: 1967, Marshall joins Supreme Court

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 City Commission passes 2027 budget

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 ...