THIRTY-FOUR YEAR old Anna Dravland woke up feeling ill on Thursday, November 16th. A headache and neck pain hadn't subsided for the last week. But calling in sick was out of the question. It was to be a big day for Travel Marquette, where she worked. Ladies Night--the shopping extravaganza--was that evening, and Travel ... Continue Reading
Recovery Room to Reopen, Brewing Cooperative Moving Forward, Major Buildup for One Marquette Place, Interest in Property Nears Founders Landing, Beacon House Plans, Marquette’s Honda Commercial Airs, Ex Travel Marquette Director Finds New Job, and Surfer Dan’s Legend Grows
THE FRONT DOOR has been locked and the lights have been out for the last few weeks, but the Recovery Room is not closed. Just a temporary shutdown for inventory, according to co-owner Linda Lassing. She says it'll reopen in early February, from 5 pm until closing, Wednesday through Sunday. Bar only, no more ... Continue Reading
Meijer Starts Hiring Process for Marquette
THREE HUNDRED JOBS. That's how many will need to be filled at the new Meijer Supercenter set to open in late spring/early summer. The jobs? Clerks, cake decorators, customer service, cashiers, receiving, meat-cutters and more. Pay to be based on experience and specific skills. The Grand Rapids -based retailer has ... Continue Reading
Old Enemies, New Friends
71 YEAR OLD Vic Romback offers no regrets, no apologies. He was an airman doing his duty for his country back in 1967-68 when he served 18 months in Vietnam. "We were told the reason we were at war was because the Cold War was getting hotter," he says. "And we had to go to Vietnam to beat down communism. I did my ... Continue Reading
A Buyer for the Nordic Theater?
A THEATER IN downtown Marquette is one step closer to reality. Word is, the Lake Superior Theater, which now operates out of the Boathouse, is interested in purchasing the so-called Book World building on West Washington Street. It would operate as a non profit theater for not only movies but live events, as ... Continue Reading