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Phil Niemisto, a Marquette Icon

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PHIL NIEMISTO, WHO was once described as "the self-appointed maintenance man for downtown Marquette," died Sunday, February 25, peacefully at his home in Marquette. He was 88 years old. He leaves behind one surviving sister, Leona Sult of Marquette, and two nieces, Christine Sult of Marquette and Bonnie Sult of ... Continue Reading

Changes Everywhere! Community Action, History Center, the Chamber, Travel Marquette….Plus Anderson Building Progress, TEDx Coming to Town, NMU Students Embracing the Real World, and Phil Niemisto Ailing but Surrounded by Friends

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AS EXPECTED, A change at the top of Community Action Alger Marquette. Amy Lerlie has stepped down as executive director of the agency, following an investigation into charges by employees of harassment by Lerlie. No further details of the investigation have been released. Whether there is still legal action pending is ... Continue Reading

Nordic Theater Obstacle, Soccer Hopes, Spread Goodness Day, ABC 10’s Youthful News Director, Marquette’s “Creatives,” Pastry Shop Progress, and 906 Adventure Team’s Reputation Grows

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PLANS TO RESTORE the Nordic Theater downtown are still alive but they're facing one major obstacle. Price. Peggy Frazier, the chairwoman of the board at Lake Superior Theater which is hoping to buy the building, says the current asking price--$549,000--is far above what the theater could afford. And she feels it's way ... Continue Reading

Snyder Protest, Empire Mine Prospects, Carpenters and Millwrights Expansion, New Meteorologist, Cruise Ship Visit, and a February Run in the Sun

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IT'LL BE INTERESTING to see whether the planned protest against Governor Snyder's speech at NMU's May commencement gains traction. A lot of talk on campus this week after it was announced that he would be the speaker, and a Facebook page was set up specifically to organize the anti-Snyder campaign. A last check at the ... Continue Reading

Soccer Foes Looking for a Solution, Community Action Investigating Charges, Audience Sides with Bohnak, and Fat-Bikers Prepping for a Masochistic Race

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CAN THE TWO competing youth soccer organizations in Marquette finally figure out how to work together? We may find out this Sunday. Four pm. The Power Soccer Academy and Superiorland Soccer Association will be meeting at the YMCA to see if they can work out a partnership. Leaders, coaches, parents, and kids will all be ... Continue Reading

The Luckiest Unlucky Girl in the World

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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

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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

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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