It appears the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association's attempt to put a rocket launch site in northern Marquette County has been denied liftoff. At least, that’s the way it appears, after the Powell Township board recently gave a thumbs down to the possibility of a launch facility at the proposed Granot ... Continue Reading
Swimmers Itch • New Dining Options • Football on the Tube
HAVE YOU BEEN FOLLOWING the story of the local swim club itching to get back in the pool? The Wildcat Aquatics Club has traditionally used the MSHS pool for training and a limited schedule of competitions, but staffing issues… yes, staffing issues, have resulted in the club being denied their time. Pool ... Continue Reading
Politics and Power… the Other Kind
AS SHOES CONTINUE TO drop on the issues surrounding the renewable energy legislation recently written in Lansing, local officials remain split, yet steadfast, in both support and opposition to the controversial bills. In case you missed it… and it seems these days many of us are more interested in our football ... Continue Reading
Iced Out… announcer relieved of duties
The Redmen nickname issue took another turn this week as a long time MSHS radio announcer was relieved of his duties, after 25 years of being the man at the mic. John Thomsen, seen above, and known throughout town for his decades of involvement in the sports community, saw his career as the voice of MSHS ... Continue Reading
Margaret Brumm
UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN IGNORING the business of the city for the past few years, you’ve no doubt seen Margaret Brumm in action. She’s a constant presence at city commission meetings, as well as other gatherings which address local issues. And when attending meetings, she’s no wallflower. You’ll know she’s ... Continue Reading