THIRTY-FOUR YEAR old Anna Dravland woke up feeling ill on Thursday, November 16th. A headache and neck pain hadn't subsided for the last week. But calling in sick was out of the question. It was to be a big day for Travel Marquette, where she worked. Ladies Night--the shopping extravaganza--was that evening, and Travel ... Continue Reading
Recovery Room to Reopen, Brewing Cooperative Moving Forward, Major Buildup for One Marquette Place, Interest in Property Nears Founders Landing, Beacon House Plans, Marquette’s Honda Commercial Airs, Ex Travel Marquette Director Finds New Job, and Surfer Dan’s Legend Grows
THE FRONT DOOR has been locked and the lights have been out for the last few weeks, but the Recovery Room is not closed. Just a temporary shutdown for inventory, according to co-owner Linda Lassing. She says it'll reopen in early February, from 5 pm until closing, Wednesday through Sunday. Bar only, no more ... Continue Reading
Meijer Starts Hiring Process for Marquette
THREE HUNDRED JOBS. That's how many will need to be filled at the new Meijer Supercenter set to open in late spring/early summer. The jobs? Clerks, cake decorators, customer service, cashiers, receiving, meat-cutters and more. Pay to be based on experience and specific skills. The Grand Rapids -based retailer has ... Continue Reading
Old Enemies, New Friends
71 YEAR OLD Vic Romback offers no regrets, no apologies. He was an airman doing his duty for his country back in 1967-68 when he served 18 months in Vietnam. "We were told the reason we were at war was because the Cold War was getting hotter," he says. "And we had to go to Vietnam to beat down communism. I did my ... Continue Reading
A Buyer for the Nordic Theater?
A THEATER IN downtown Marquette is one step closer to reality. Word is, the Lake Superior Theater, which now operates out of the Boathouse, is interested in purchasing the so-called Book World building on West Washington Street. It would operate as a non profit theater for not only movies but live events, as ... Continue Reading
Allenatore Opens, Johnny Dogs Moving, Dia de los Tacos Reconsiders Plans, a Buyer’s Market Downtown, Hospital Hiring More Nurses, the Grandview Has Vacancies, Marquette Seeking Out-of-Town “Creatives”, the Symphony Looks to Broaden Appeal, and Lip Syncers Are Ready for Folly and Fun
ANOTHER OPTION FOR Marquette coffee lovers. Allenatore (Italian for "coach"), a European style coffee shop, opened its doors this week on Third Street, three doors south of Vango's. Very different from the other new coffee shops. If Contrast has a bright, spacious, industrial look and Velodrome has a hip, minimalist ... Continue Reading
YMCA’s Astonishing Comeback, Barrel and Beam’s Opening, Meijer’s Outreach, Ampersand’s Plans, Heidi Johnson’s Dismay, Temple Beth Sholom’s New Day, and the Bible of Bike Tests
PHOENIX RISING. The mythical bird re-arising from its own ashes is an appropriate metaphor for the Marquette County YMCA. A year ago, it was more than $7 million in debt, its very future, with 5000 members, was in doubt. It sold off some assets but it was still $5.5 million in the red. A staggering sum for a small ... Continue Reading
Another Commissioner Vacancy, Honda’s in Town, Glass Recycling Dilemma, Lyft Is Up and Operating, TV 6 Dominates, Sam Ali Departs, Lighthouse Park to Open Up, Lumi Starts Up, and the Russian Tanker Is Still Freezing and Forlorn
HEAVY HEARTS IN Marquette these last several days, but for the city commission, its time to get back to business. Among the first items on the agenda? Filling a vacancy on the commission. Again. Looks like they'll go through the same process they used last month in replacing Sara Cambensy, who left her position to ... Continue Reading
Thomas and Michael: The Story of a Special Relationship
TALK ABOUT AN unlikely pair. Tom Baldini, the elder statesman, the reserved gentleman, the non-athlete. And Mike Koskiniemi, the muscular, hyper-energetic younger guy who runs Motions, the fitness gym in north Marquette. Baldini was 33 years older than Koskeniemi, and yet, remarkably, they were best of friends for the ... Continue Reading
Questions for Substance Abuse Patients, Hope for the Nordic Theater, Zero Degrees Progress, a Sailing Entrepreneur, NMU on NBC, and a Man with Class Leaves Us
MURMURINGS FROM INSIDE the UP Health System Marquette. We're hearing that the new $300 million hospital being built out on the highway won't offer inpatient substance abuse services. The current hospital, on the other hand, we're told, has been offering those services. Seems a little strange, given the opioid ... Continue Reading
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