COCO'S, THE LAKE SHORE Boulevard restaurant that's been for sale for the last couple of years, is closing down on October 30th. Owners Jackie and Patrick Gonda have given their employees and customers the sad news over the last few days. The Gondas are retiring and will eventually relocate to Spain where Patrick's ... Continue Reading
STRAIGHTtalk with Lee Francisco
Lee Francisco is one of the high tech pioneers in Marquette. He founded 906 Technologies in 2005 and remains its CEO today. The company also led to the creation of 906 Engineering and, most recently, 414 Technologies. Brian Cabell sat down with Lee to get a better sense of his life and philosophy. BC: Where'd you grow ... Continue Reading
Arby’s Closes, So Does Revolutions, Dark Stores Is Discouraging, Walmart Isn’t Greedy, Fresh Coast Is Promising, and the Free Store Is Reborn
ARBY'S IS CLOSING down. If you're saying to yourself, "Where's Arby's?" that might be problem. It's located in the strip mall near WJMN and Biggby coffee, not far from US 41--not a bad location, but somehow it just didn't seem to click with most Marquette fast food consumers. Arby's has its fans--and 3300 ... Continue Reading
NMU Confirms Recent MRSA Case
A NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY official confirms that an NMU men's basketball player suffered a MRSA infection earlier this semester but that the player has recovered. The infection, which has led to outbreaks in other cities, is potentially life threatening, but in NMU's case, it was handled by the athletic medical ... Continue Reading
Zephyr Bar to Open, Roam Inn is Stunning, Delta Sky is Coming, Harlow Farms Celebrates, Wells Fargo is Reeling, UP Artists are Glowing, and Caggiano Heads to Prison
IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING. The long awaited, much anticipated Zephyr Bar on Front Street is opening next Wednesday, October 5th. It's Marquette's first wine bar which will also feature plenty of craft beers, desserts, and small dishes--soups, salads, meats, cheeses, and specialties. There'll be enough for a dinner if you ... Continue Reading