'Tis the Season… for Basketball Area sports fans are likely quite aware of the clouds currently hovering over NMU’s football and hockey programs. The football Wildcats wrapped up their season by finally breaking into the win column after 28 straight losses. The team saw a little sunlight with three victories in their ... Continue Reading
Indian Cuisine • Cans and Bottles • There is Room at the Inn • They Deliver!
Yoopers sure are fickle. Just when you thought pasties were our favorite ethnic fare, or maybe cudighi… it seems Indian cuisine is what we’ve been longing for. Introducing Marquette Masala Co., the town's newest concessionaire of what might be our most desired cultural food. After announcing their opening a ... Continue Reading
Turkey Talk and Pavilion Possibilities
JUST IN TIME FOR our Thanksgiving family gatherings, the Marquette City Commission gave us something to talk about. You know, other than national politics, which has been deemed off-limits, for fear it might incite a red and blue blooded food fight. At Monday’s commission meeting, following a work session held ... Continue Reading
Golf… and the Game of Life • Turning the Page at NMU Football
First Tee It might seem odd to be talking about golf as we head into two-glove season, but there’s really no bad time to talk about First Tee Marquette County. First Tee is a golf and life skills program wrapping up its inaugural year here in our area. Golf and life skills? Actually, the two go together as ... Continue Reading
Pennies • Leaves • CAAM Decision • Lakeview Future
See a penny, pick it up… all day long, you’ll have good luck. The old saw has never been more on point. If you pick up a penny, yes, you may have good luck, but that’s about all you’ll have. It seems pennies will soon no longer be a part of the retail experience. That shouldn’t be any big deal, since they’re ... Continue Reading