NICK EMMENDORFER, the district representative for Congressman Jack Bergman, has been selected as the new executive director of the Room at the Inn. He'll replace Doug Russell who was terminated from his job a couple of months ago. Emmendorfer is only 28 years old, an NMU graduate, and a longtime volunteer at RATI. "He's ... Continue Reading
Unrest at Room at the Inn
ROOM AT THE Inn, Marquette's program that provides lodging, meals, counseling, and warmth for the homeless, has hit a rough patch. Consider this. In the last couple of months, RATI has... Terminated its executive director, Doug Russell.Dismissed two paid staff members.Lost three members of its board, including ... Continue Reading
Tonight’s the Night
COZY ON UP next to your TV set tonight. "Winner Cake All," the Food Network's cake-making challenge, featuring local bakers Joe Heck (Huron Mountain Bakery) and MaryBeth Kurtz (Midtown Bakery), is on at 10 pm. Better yet, if you're able to, head over to the Negaunee Eagles Club (311 Iron Street) where Joe and MaryBeth ... Continue Reading
Free Coffee, Donuts, Muffins
GOT YOUR ATTENTION, didn't we? Well, it's true for those federal employees who've been laid off during the government shutdown, as long as they're in Marquette. Starting tomorrow (Saturday), Babycakes and Huron Mountain Bakery will be offering free coffee and either a muffin or a donut if you're one of those workers ... Continue Reading
Lumi in the Spotlight
A BIG WEEKEND for Lumi, Marquette's fusion rock group that many think has a chance to be much more than just a local band. Their single, "Home," goes on sale today just about anywhere you can buy music--Spotify, iTunes, etc. And they're releasing their video, as well. Here's a tease from it. "Home," by the way, refers ... Continue Reading