Knowing how much Word on the Street readers enjoy hearing about the world of media, I was going to write about the job Jim and Tony did announcing last Sunday’s Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they didn’t take my calls or respond to my emails. Probably some administrative mix-up. So… rather than continue any ... Continue Reading
Bigger Than A Boathouse
IT WAS JUST A WEEK AGO that Word on the Street reported about a proposal to put a storage facility for human-powered boats at the former Shiras Power Plant property, adjacent to South Beach, on South Lake Street. Little did I know at the time of the potential opposition to such a project. Unbeknownst to me, ... Continue Reading
Doggone It! • Housing for Boats • Technical Difficulties
Bummer. That’s about all we can say about the news that the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race has been cancelled… for the second year in a row. The unsurprising announcement came yesterday in a press release from U.P. Sled Dog Association President Darlene Walch. “This is a difficult decision to make after the months of ... Continue Reading
Downtown Doings • Another Pizza Joint?
THE RECENT REPORT of new ownership at the Masonic Center has to be welcomed news to those ushering in the continued growth of downtown Marquette. The Masonic Center is a huge anchor down there, in both size, and more recently… activity. The new owners are no strangers to running a successful business, and have ... Continue Reading
Homing in on Housing • A League of Their Own
IF YOU CAN FIND a place to live around here, you probably can’t afford it. That’s the housing issue, in the simplest of terms, for a significant segment of our area population. Available units are scant, and those that are, often require an income greater than that of much of our workforce. With all the ... Continue Reading
NYE News • A Bar No More
ONE LAST LOOK back at 2023. Specifically, the last night of the year and the annual celebration in downtown Marquette. First, let’s give a big shout-out to the Digneits and the crew at Double Trouble Entertainment. Without them, the ball-drop probably wouldn’t happen. At least not in the Times Square style ... Continue Reading
Nickname Search Down to Final Eight
THE PROCESS TO COME UP with a new nickname to replace Redmen took a big step at tonight’s meeting of the MAPS School Board. After looking at 2000 submissions, the board, through a process that included the current student body, has whittled it down to a final eight. In no particular order, here they ... Continue Reading
TV in the News • Comings & Goings • Let it Snow • Looking Back
Making News AS WE START THE NEW YEAR, it might be a good time to look at the local small screen scene… where it is and where it’s going. We can start with the recent news of WZMQ-TV adding veteran sportscaster Mike Ludlum to their daily newscasts. As you may recall, it was just about a year ago when Ludlum was ... Continue Reading
Anatomy of a Spaceport
It appears the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association's attempt to put a rocket launch site in northern Marquette County has been denied liftoff. At least, that’s the way it appears, after the Powell Township board recently gave a thumbs down to the possibility of a launch facility at the proposed Granot ... Continue Reading
Swimmers Itch • New Dining Options • Football on the Tube
HAVE YOU BEEN FOLLOWING the story of the local swim club itching to get back in the pool? The Wildcat Aquatics Club has traditionally used the MSHS pool for training and a limited schedule of competitions, but staffing issues… yes, staffing issues, have resulted in the club being denied their time. Pool ... Continue Reading
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