T boys and tapas are on the menu SOON. VERY SOON. That's what chef Don Durley tells you about the much anticipated opening of food service at his south Marquette bar, The Courtyards. At first, he suggests it might be within two to three weeks, then he backs off, then he says he might even stage a quick, little pop-up ... Continue Reading
NMU’s Game Plan
NMU PRESIDENT FRITZ Erickson knows, like all educators, that there is some risk to resuming school this fall. It could create a health crisis. It wouldn't be good for public relations, either. "We'll be bringing 8000 people here on campus and we don't want to be the source of a significant spread of COVID," he ... Continue Reading
A New Hotel, a Drive-in Movie, a New CEO (maybe), and Those Irritating, Invasive Pink Flowers
A hotel near the university IT WASN'T A big launch featuring brass bands and balloons. Instead, on July 1st, Superior Stay (the former Beacon House) simply opened their doors and started welcoming guests. Management says on the July 4th weekend, they were virtually booked. Online booking and word-of-mouth did the ... Continue Reading
An Alarming Rise in Numbers, But Some of Us Say ‘So What? It’s Summer!!’
NO, WE'RE NOT done with the first wave of the pandemic. Not even close. No, the hot weather--as we had desperately hoped--is not making a dent in the COVID numbers. No, the UP is not immune to the spread of COVID. These are the unfortunate truths we face, backed up by stubborn and depressing facts. ... Continue Reading
The Valle’s Deal is Close, and the Tourists Are Here
Financing is in place STEP BY STEP, the conversion of the old, abandoned Valle's market into something more vibrant and exciting--the Third Street Marketplace--is coming closer to reality. Restaurateur Joe Constance is working on a deal to buy the property. "It's not finalized yet but I'm very optimistic," he says. ... Continue Reading