STILL A MYSTERY. It's been one of the most frequently asked questions we've heard over the last several months: What's going in at the old Arby's site near WJMN's studio just off the highway? Veridea, the owner of the property, isn't saying. The contractor working on the project isn't saying. The township's not ... Continue Reading
A Parade of Snowstorms, a New Coffee Shop, and a Tourism Dip
AND JUST LIKE that, it's autumn. The change in the last few days seemed awfully abrupt, didn't it? WLUC weather guru Karl Bohnak says this summer was close to average, although July was warmer than usual with about half the days rising to 80 or above. The summer was also drier than average for the U.P. Autumn? Should ... Continue Reading
Landmark Inn Changes and Graffiti Eradication
THE LANDMARK INN has changed its plans as it moves toward becoming a high prestige Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the Marriott chain. The revival of the Crow's Nest on the sixth floor of the hotel, which had been scheduled to start this fall, has been put off until next fall. "We're going to reverse things," says Matt ... Continue Reading
Chicago Tribune’s Love Letter to Marquette
AS THE SUMMER tourist season wraps up in Marquette, Layla Khoury-Hanold, a free lance writer for the Chicago Tribune, has written a love letter to Marquette, urging readers to visit here in the fall. The headline? "Fresh Marquette: Outdoor Sports Haven in Michigan's U.P. Serves Up Booming Culinary Scene" Quoting: ... Continue Reading
Don’t Bet Against BotEco, Don’t Miss an Acclaimed Literary Talent
SLOWLY BUT SURELY, BotEco is pushing closer to reality BotEco's that highly ambitious campaign to revive the Lower Harbor's long abandoned ore dock as an attractive and popular feature at the edge of Marquette's downtown. As a promenade for pedestrians, a performance venue, a center for history, education and ecology, ... Continue Reading
Marquette Mountain: Changes, Improvements, Investment, and Rumors
THE CAMPAIGN TO turn Marquette Mountain into a mountain bikers' destination hasn't been a smashing success this summer, nor has it been a failure. Somewhere in between, according to Marquette Mountain general manager Andrew Farron. But he believes they have something to build on. "We're still working on designing and ... Continue Reading
The Marq Is Closing After September
THE RUMOR HAS been circulating for the last couple of months and now it's been confirmed. The Marq, Marquette's highly regarded farm-to-table restaurant, is closing down after a five year run. It'll shut down at the end of September. The official announcement was made via a Facebook posting on Thursday ... Continue Reading
Mining Journal to Eliminate Sunday Newspaper
IN TWO MORE weeks, the Sunday edition of the Mining Journal will disappear. Marquette's hometown newspaper, more than 150 years old, will be published only six days a week. The new Saturday paper, called Morning U.P., will be essentially a combined Saturday-Sunday edition, including the advertising inserts and specials ... Continue Reading
Drifa Brewing: An Idea Is About to Become Reality
WHEN WE FIRST heard about vague plans for a "beer-cooperative" in Marquette a couple of years ago, we gotta admit we were skeptical. It was a cute idea. It combined two endearing trends--craft breweries and the co-op movement--but seriously? These guys and gals were gonna find the financing and venue in Marquette for a ... Continue Reading
Learning About History While Clogging the Streets
WE NEVER KNEW there were so many history buffs in Marquette. But anybody who tried to drive through south Marquette last evening (Wednesday) likely saw them first hand. Blocking the street at some points. Well over 200 of them. "My mind is still blown by what we saw," says Jim Koski, who leads these walking history ... Continue Reading
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