Not the full menu IT'S NOT WHAT many of The Marq's loyal customers would prefer but it's better than nothing. The highly respected farm-to-table restaurant that closed down last year is expected to reopen soon on a very limited basis, according to George Stien, one of the owners. "I do intend to reopen The Marq as ... Continue Reading
The Ever Changing Landscape on Third Street
Brewery buys its next door neighbor FIRST, BLACK ROCKS. No firm plans announced yet, but Marquette's best known brewery has confirmed they're expanding. They closed on a deal a couple of weeks ago to buy the building next door to them on Third Street. "We've needed more space, we've been limited in the types of live ... Continue Reading
Should Marquette County Residents Be Worried About the Coronavirus?
SHORT ANSWER: NO, at least not yet. There have been no cases reported in the Upper Peninsula or in Michigan. And in the United States, the only cases reported so far have shown a direct connection to China. However, a new case was reported just yesterday (Thursday) in which the source of the virus has not been determined ... Continue Reading
Rose’s Dugout, TV 6 Changes, and Backyard Gardens
Neighborhood restaurant is almost ready to go SOON, VERY SOON. That's the word from Rose's Dugout (formerly Fatboyz) in Trowbridge Park. The brand new restaurant/bar should be open no later than mid-March. "Everything's done inside," says co-owner Marty Rose. "All the equipment's in. Now we're just waiting for ... Continue Reading
Lorinser “Recall,” Another Church in a Mall, and a $10,000 Signing Bonus
Lorinser targeted after four months in office POLARIZED POLITICS MARQUETTE-style. A campaign to recall city commissioner Andrew Lorinser has started, apparently because of his very public support for a name change for the Marquette Senior High School Redmen. One of the most outspoken leaders of the recall campaign is ... Continue Reading