IT SURE SEEMS like this community could use a local sports magazine. And that's exactly what is planned for Marquette County starting this fall. The folks who bring us Marquette Neighbors, the 16 page monthly community magazine, say they're going to publish a magazine devoted to local sports, both recreational and ... Continue Reading
A Designing Woman
TALK ABOUT STRIVING to find a work-life balance. Consider the case of Michele Dupras. She's the young Marquette designer who just bought painter Kathleen Conover's studio out by Presque Isle. She also owns Revisions, the design store on West Washington Street that's become a favorite of locals and tourists. It ... Continue Reading
Friendship Looming Between Police and RATI, and Where’d the Beach Trash Go?
PROGRESS ON THE homeless front in Marquette. Police chief Blake Rieboldt, whose department has faced difficulties with Room at the Inn and the Warming Center in the past, says the relationship has changed. The primary reason? Nick Emmendorfer, who took over as executive director at RATI last year. "We're setting up ... Continue Reading
Johnny Dogs Disappointment, Munising Radio Changes, and a Rooftop Garden
ONE OF THE Upper Peninsula's most popular restaurants is down for the summer. Johnny Dogs in Munising. John Flanders, the founder, owner, and chef, suffered a heart attack several weeks back, underwent surgery, and is now recuperating. He'll need some time--the restaurant's Facebook site says it'll be closed for a few ... Continue Reading
Java Bay Closes, Will Re-Open
SOME CONFUSION AT Java Bay, the cute little coffee/sandwich/breakfast shop on Third Street. Co-owner Bob Dudo posted on Facebook Sunday that he was leaving. Specifically, "Farewell Mqt It's been my pleasure Java Bay Bob." Which led many to conclude that Java Bay, after four years, was closing down. Nope. It is ... Continue Reading