Community colleges eye state funding for dual enrollment expansion
MARQUETTE — Community colleges and Democratic lawmakers say they hope to secure $20 to $30 million to allow public high school students to enroll in college classes at no cost to local school districts. Since 1996, students and their families have not been required to pay most fees associated with dual enrollment programs. Such programs let high school students take classes at nearby colleges – earning credits that usually can be transferred to the institution they attend after graduation. Rather, school districts bear the cost of tuition and mandatory course fees —although ...
History quiz
QUESTION: What was notable about the Cornish Wrestling match between Alf Davey and John Shea held in Ishpeming on July 20, 1907? A. For many years it held the record as the longest wrestling match in history. B. The crowd of spectators supporting Davey started a riot when Shea won. C. Shea threw Davey into Lake Angline and was disqualified from the match. ANSWER: A, although it has since been surpassed, for many years it held the record as the longest wrestling match in history, lasting 11 ½ hours before the first fall.
Forgotten national park: MACKINAC ISLAND
MACKINAC ISLAND — In 1872 Yellowstone was established as the first National Park. Many people will tell you that the second national park, Yosemite, was designated in 1890, 18 years later, but this overlooks the existence of Mackinac National Park, which existed from 1875 to 1895. ...
History quiz
QUESTION: What was the recorded population of Marquette County in the 1850 United States Census? A. 97 B. 136 C. 204 D. 332 ANSWER: B. The 1850 U.S. Census recorded 136 people living in 18 dwellings.