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
WJMN no longer CBS
NEW INFORMATION AS OF FRIDAY MORNING: WZMQ-TV, also known as MeTV Marquette is the new home of CBS in our market. This information was made available this morning on the WZMQ website. Though the cable guide doesn't yet reflect all these changes, they have apparently gone into effect immediately. Also, in unconfirmed ... Continue Reading
The Rice Paddy • The Shiras Property • The Need for Blood
Business as usual at the Rice Paddy Change is inevitable. It’s also scary, especially when it involves one of your favorite take-out restaurants. It was last May when Aoy Lachapelle handed the spatula over to employee Nang with the assurance to her faithful following that nothing would change. If recent comments ... Continue Reading