We told you a couple of months ago that representatives from Meijer, the superstore, were sniffing around, asking property owners in Marquette Township if they might be interested in selling their property. The interest is still there. Meijer corporate officials won't confirm it and so far Meijer isn't dealing directly ... Continue Reading
New Food, New Atmosphere at the Landmark
GET READY FOR some changes at the Landmark Inn. The new owners, Graves Hospitality, officially took over operations on Monday, and the first task on their to-do list is a revamping of Capers, the Landmark's pricey, formal restaurant just off the lobby. It's going to be renamed: either the Piedmont or the Piedmont ... Continue Reading
A New Brew, a Unique Shop and a Brazilian Blow Out
DOWNTOWN ISHPEMING GETS a welcome injection of life on Saturday, March 14th. Two pm, to be exact. That's when the Cognition Brewing Company will officially open its doors in the Tap Room of the old Mather Inn. It's been two years in the making. They've been working out the kinks for the last few weeks and have now ... Continue Reading
Dog Days of Winter
No Word on the Street this week. Not even a murmur or a whisper. It’s difficult to feel the vibrations in the pavement when you’re a thousand miles away from your hometown. Instead, a tribute to my female companion of the last thirteen years. She’s got four legs. And no, my little friend hasn’t died yet. But when ... Continue Reading
Salary Roundup: Who Makes How Much
Americans have often been accused of being the most money-conscious people on the planet. No argument here. Unlike most other nationalities, the first thing we often ask someone we've just been introduced to is "What do you do?" In other words, what's your job, your profession? That's when we start judging them. The ... Continue Reading