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
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
Allenatore Opens, Johnny Dogs Moving, Dia de los Tacos Reconsiders Plans, a Buyer’s Market Downtown, Hospital Hiring More Nurses, the Grandview Has Vacancies, Marquette Seeking Out-of-Town “Creatives”, the Symphony Looks to Broaden Appeal, and Lip Syncers Are Ready for Folly and Fun
ANOTHER OPTION FOR Marquette coffee lovers. Allenatore (Italian for "coach"), a European style coffee shop, opened its doors this week on Third Street, three doors south of Vango's. Very different from the other new coffee shops. If Contrast has a bright, spacious, industrial look and Velodrome has a hip, minimalist ... Continue Reading
YMCA’s Astonishing Comeback, Barrel and Beam’s Opening, Meijer’s Outreach, Ampersand’s Plans, Heidi Johnson’s Dismay, Temple Beth Sholom’s New Day, and the Bible of Bike Tests
PHOENIX RISING. The mythical bird re-arising from its own ashes is an appropriate metaphor for the Marquette County YMCA. A year ago, it was more than $7 million in debt, its very future, with 5000 members, was in doubt. It sold off some assets but it was still $5.5 million in the red. A staggering sum for a small ... Continue Reading
Another Commissioner Vacancy, Honda’s in Town, Glass Recycling Dilemma, Lyft Is Up and Operating, TV 6 Dominates, Sam Ali Departs, Lighthouse Park to Open Up, Lumi Starts Up, and the Russian Tanker Is Still Freezing and Forlorn
HEAVY HEARTS IN Marquette these last several days, but for the city commission, its time to get back to business. Among the first items on the agenda? Filling a vacancy on the commission. Again. Looks like they'll go through the same process they used last month in replacing Sara Cambensy, who left her position to ... Continue Reading