30 years ago

MARQUETTE — The first of a series of covered walkways on Northern Michigan University’s campus is taking shape between the first floor of Gries Hall and the Bottum University Center. Unlike other covered walkways planned and proposed for the campus, this $600,000, 260-foot walkway is elevated on cement pylons. Its completion is expected in February. Bruce Raudio, director of facilities for NMU, said Gries Hall itself is undergoing a $3.6 million renovation from a dormitory to faculty offices and should be finished in January.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE — Fred Mueller, a local chess expert, visited the Marquette High School Chess Club recently and performed an unusual feat. Simultaneously he played nine different games with members of the Chess Club. Eight were defeated that night, and one, John Harra, lasted until the following Monday. Mueller has played some of the world’s leading chess players and now resides in Marquette.