MARQUETTE — In honor of Veterans’ Day on Tuesday, we’re looking back at Northern Michigan University’s GIville and Vetville. On June 22, 1944, shortly after the D-Day invasion, the G.I. Bill was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Officially known as the Servicemen’s ...
WASHINGTON — A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history. What's in and out of the ...
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming High School Class of 1956 will meet at noon Monday, Nov. 17, at the Ishpeming Senior Center for its monthly lunch. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. Spouses and friends are always welcome. If Ishpeming and/or NICE schools are closed due to stormy ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee will hold its 21st Annual Community Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Marquette Holiday Inn. Twelve awards will be given: Appreciation Award, Pioneer Quick Lube, John Menor, 1551 W. Washington ...
QUESTION: Seventy-seven Upper Peninsula men enlisted in Michigan’s 34th Regiment, Company L to serve in which war? a. Civil War b. Spanish American War c. World War 1 d. World War 2 ANSWER: B, Spanish American War
MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 14.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 17.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.6 cents per gallon higher ...