ACCORDING TO MOST major surveys, crime is one of the biggest issues most Americans are concerned with. Granted, much of the crime we hear about is happening in bigger cities than we have in the Upper Peninsula, but crime is an issue here as well. Reports on how we are fighting crime are always less dramatic than reports ... Continue Reading
The Future of the Old Hospital Property
SO, WE'VE GOT THAT new hospital, which, for travelers passing through Marquette... looks pretty good. In with the new… out with the old. Unfortunately, the old isn’t “out.” It’s still with us, collecting dust, but no revenue. Basically, just taking up space. The question on everybody’s mind has been… what’s going to ... Continue Reading
Ridin’ with the Radio
STUDIES SHOW THAT most radio is listened to in the car, which is no surprise. And stations know that too. Get in the car… turn on the radio. That’s why ‘drive time’ is a radio term. But with new media platforms invading their airspace, local radio now faces challenges it avoided for most of its 100 years. ... Continue Reading
A New Station • And WHAT IF?
More TV News Well, it’s been a couple of weeks now since the network change that sent CBS from WJMN-TV to the newly established WZMQ. The Spectrum program guide still hasn’t caught up to the change, and if Facebook comments are any indication, many viewers haven’t either. It seems that the signal has been erratic, ... Continue Reading
Yes, Negaunee! • WJMN Update
There are two ways to look at winter… Winter’s no fun, or, Winter Snow Fun! There’s also a popular meme that says, “If you fail to find joy in the snow, you’ll have less joy, but just as much snow.” In the spirit of finding joy in the snow, downtown Negaunee celebrates the season this weekend with their annual ... Continue Reading