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
Money for the Social Good • Money for a Contest Winner
The Re$cue Plan It seems the only thing unaffected by the pandemic is the government’s ability to print money. Expanded unemployment benefits, $1200 checks to just about everybody, and a full Excel document’s worth of government gift and grant programs have kept the printing presses humming. The national debt? As long ... Continue Reading