I’ve said a lot of stupid things in my life. Things I’d love to be able to take back. But, as they say, you can’t unring the bell. I remember the first time I met Sonia, who, along with her husband Mike, had just opened Stucko’s Pub & Grill on North Third Street. She was very friendly, telling me all ... Continue Reading
Snow Job
IN MORE THAN FIVE DECADES here in the 906, I had never seen snow piled up like this. Yes, we’d had more total snowfall, but it would usually melt a little and what was left was manageable. The winter of ’26 has offered no such relief. Nothing but snow, and more snow. Total Impact There was so much snow, ... Continue Reading
Parks for Dogs and People • Other Words
A Dog Park As we take our baby steps… very carefully I might add, towards summer, it’s time to start thinking about a couple of items high on the list of resident priorities. Like… is there going to be a dog park? Or, what are the plans for Presque Isle? And, what’s going on at Tourist Park? First, the dog park... ... Continue Reading
Dark Clouds Over Westwood Mall • Public F-Bombs
The Westwood Mall- Today and... Tomorrow? I admit… I have an obsession with the Westwood Mall. Its history, and where it is today. And where is that exactly? Back in the news, and this time, no surprise, not in a good way. Due to a lot of wet snow accumulating on a flat roof, and what were clearly the ... Continue Reading
The Story Nobody Wanted
NORMALLY WHEN THE MARQUETTE COMMUNITY comes together it’s for some kind of celebration, like our 4th of July Parade, or a big event, like our recent UP200 Sled Dog Race. This past week citizens came out in force for a reason unlike any we’ve seen recently, or ever want to see again. Trenton Massey, a ... Continue Reading