ASIDE FROM OUR RECENT temperatures, the data centers issue has become the hot topic of the day. And like most hot topics, opinions are hitting the market as fast as social media can deliver them. So, with a lot of people sharing their thoughts, often based on a lack of verifiable information, I figured… why not ... Continue Reading
Power Play • Sawyer Air Force Base?
IN CASE YOU DON'T THINK YOUR bills from the Marquette Board of Light and Power are high enough, just wait. If the state legislature gets its way, they are sure to rise, even more than the cost of other goods and services. That’s because our lawmakers are pushing municipalities to scrap their current fossil ... Continue Reading
Party at Blackrocks, for a One-Year Old!
“Everybody loves music and art, and Marquette punches far above its weight in talented musicians and artists.” So says Doug Davis, President of the Marquette Arts & Music Wellness Lions Club. And he's not wrong. All you have to do is visit one of our galleries or music venues to get a real appreciation for ... Continue Reading
A Message to Parents
EARLIER THIS WEEK at a Public Hearing, the Marquette City Commission approved an ordinance which defines and legislates the use of “electric mobility devices not greater than 750 watts.” In other words, we now have a fresh set of curated rules and regulations regarding what, where, and how e-bikes can be used ... Continue Reading
Eyes on the Property Prize • Representing Renters
City vs County Here’s a new one. It’s not often you see the city and the county on opposite ends of an issue, but that’s where we are. You’re familiar with the new veterans’ facility being built in Marquette Township, right? Well, as a consequence of that, a chunk of property owned by the state, will soon be vacated ... Continue Reading