In the immortal words of the great Vince Lombardi… “What the hell’s going on around here?” OMG! Give us a freakin’ break already! First, we had a winter for the ages, highlighted by a two day storm that broke all the records. Then we had a late-arriving summer, with the usual frosty May. Or was that still ... Continue Reading
“It’s Complicated”
EARLIER THIS WEEK THE ONGOING issue regarding the behavior of some of our homeless citizens was brought to the fore once again. This time by a manager whose business is directly, and negatively impacted due to close proximity to Room at the Inn’s Warming Center on West Washington Street. Matt Gougeon, General ... Continue Reading
Data Centers- Yay? Or NAY!
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
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