QUESTION: When did Michigan first celebrate Thanksgiving? a. 1829 b. 1840 c. 1851 d. 1863 ANSWER: A. In 1829, before Michigan even achieved statehood, territorial Gov. Lewis Cass declared Nov. 25 to be a day of Thanksgiving. It became an official federal holiday in 1863, when ...
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it has ...
MARQUETTE — At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, the Marquette Regional History Center presents: Holiday Open House This annual event has been cheering the community since 1948. MRHC personnel gather and greet neighbors, share music and some holiday surprises. This year, a local holiday collection of ...
NEGAUNEE — Negaunee Elks Lodge #1116 held a Pasty Sale and partnered with the Negaunee High School Baseball Team. The team members sold 519 pasties. The team and parents helped Elks make and distribute the pasties. They were awarded $1,167.75 for their participation. These funds will be ...
NEGAUNEE — Virginia Paulson, noted Negaunee historian, will make a presentation highlighting Negaunee’s Old Towne Heritage Trail area at Strega Nonna in Negaunee today at 5 p.m. Come and learn about the fascinating history of this area and enjoy some refreshments. Doors will open at 5 ...
MARQUETTE — A Nov. 3 article mistakenly noted that Kristen Cambensy was employed as project manager for the U.P. Diabetes Outreach. In fact, Ms. Cambensy had separated employment with UPCAP, which owns and operates the Upper Peninsula Diabetes Outreach Network.