THINGS DON'T LOOK promising for Johnny Dogs in Munising. For Sale signs have been posted in front of the building, and John Flanders, who owns the business but not the building, is still recuperating after two heart surgeries this summer. He'd earlier told his customers that the business would be closed for a few ... Continue Reading
New Sandwich Shop Opens Downtown, and the Candidates Speak
IT'S TAKEN A while but Rotations Deli, across from the Commons, is finally opening today (Thursday). Owner Cliff Jacobson had planned to open in mid-May, but problems with construction and permits sprang up so he's missed part of the summer season. So it goes. Today's a soft launch with a limited menu. No gyro, no ... Continue Reading
What’s Next at the Beef-A-Roo Site?
BEEF-A-ROO in south Marquette is history. It shut down over the weekend, then was sold officially on Monday. The new owner? Mike Henricksen, a Michigan Tech grad and Munising businessman who owns Bay Furnace Bagels in Munising. So...bagels at the new site? "We haven't decided yet what we're going to do there," ... Continue Reading
Marquette Mountain Biking, “Because Marquette” Campaign, and Nine Who Want to Make a Difference
THE PUSH TO make Marquette Mountain a mountain bikers' destination in the summertime is starting a little more slowly than expected. So far, according to general manager Andrew Farron, each of the sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday has been attracting about 10-15 riders. The capacity for each session is about ... Continue Reading
A New Sports Magazine Is on the Way
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
Marquette Golf Club: Struggling, Stable, or Successful?
IT'S HARDLY BEEN a secret. The Marquette Golf Club, supporting two 18 hole golf courses, has faced financial struggles over the last several years. In fact, five years ago, there was talk that part of property might be sold to Duke LifePoint for its new hospital. Didn't happen. So now, July 2019, has the situation ... 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
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