THE CONTROVERSIAL "YELLOW wall" issue on a downtown building being renovated has finally been resolved. Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Mazzuchi ruled Wednesday that the owners of the building, the three White sisters, will be granted access to the wall so that they can re-side it to give the wall a more "historical" feel, ... Continue Reading
Rover Renamed and Revamped, Jasmine Plans Unveiled, NeuroTrainer Awarded 50K, Marquette Boxer in Rio, Local Bridge Player in Italy, and the Master Musicians at Hiawatha
THE WILD ROVER is no more. Say hello to The Recovery Room. That's the name of the new restaurant and bar on West Washington Street, due to open on Wednesday after remodeling is completed. A new name, new management, a new menu, a new partner in the operation for owner Peter Lassing and his wife. Lassing, himself, was ... Continue Reading
Asian Restaurant, Antique Store, Negaunee Brewery, Holistic Medicine, and Getting Things Done–the Small Town Way
LOOKS LIKE THE vacancy at the Great Hunan Chinese Restaurant on US 41 may not last much longer. It's not a done deal yet, but the owners of the Thai House and the Teriyaki Bowl are negotiating with the landlord to locate a restaurant in the space vacated by the Great Hunan. They'd been looking for a place downtown but ... Continue Reading
Steinhaus Market Switch, Johnny Dogs’ Huge Summer, Cliffs’ Brighter Future, YMCA’s Tough Decisions, “The Producers” Smash Hit, and Pokémon Popularity
YOU COULD CALL it an identity crisis, or just adapting to market conditions. Either way, the Steinhaus Market is changing its focus again. It's now going to operate primarily as a deli, selling meats, cheeses, sauces, specialty foods, and grab-n-go meals. That's always been part of the business but when we checked ... Continue Reading
L’Attitude Case Finally Settled
WELL, THAT WAS easy. After several months of wrangling in court--with nine attorneys, two judges and two trustees--the closed-down L'Attitude restaurant has finally emerged from bankruptcy. Longtime businessman and restaurateur Joe Constance has bought the property, the business and its assets. He'd been managing the ... Continue Reading
Check-Writing Fraud, Great Hunan Auction, Lawry’s Expansion, Food Network Favorites, Clinic Opening, Taiga Games, and a Creative Marriage Proposal
BY NOW, WE'VE all read about the $145 million dollar check kiting scheme and the Ishpeming woman, Brooke Vernier (also known as Brooke Ferns), who's been charged with fraud in the case. That's $145 million, not thousand. That's a lot of money, especially here in the U.P. Well, time for some clarification here, and ... Continue Reading
Nordic Bay Property, Shiras Condos, Old Customs House, Orphanage Tours, Medical Center’s Future, State Police Demotion (of sorts), and a Celebrity Golf Challenge
THAT OLD NORDIC Bay Lodge site up on Shiras Hills? The one that was cleared last year? Still no plans for it. The property owner, Veridea Group, is waiting for a developer to come in with an idea and some cash, or Veridea, itself, may eventually develop it. When the market's right. The company, meantime, isn't ... Continue Reading
NeuroTrainer Founder Is Moving, Upfront Price Is Increasing, and Lakeside Neighborhood Is Improving
SMARTZONE PIONEER JEFF Nyquist, the founder of NeuroTrainer in downtown Marquette, is moving to San Francisco. It just makes sense for him, he says. Access to capital, strategic partners, and technical support is far greater on the West Coast than it is here in Marquette. He readily admits he and his wife have invested ... Continue Reading
Beacon House, Father Marquette Park, Architect Competition, Public Art, Dark Stores, Kivela’s Up and Down Year, and Sam Ali
LOOKS LIKE THE Beacon House will soon have a new home. The UP Celebrity Golf Classic gets underway today (Wednesday), and Beacon House CEO Mary Tavernini promises a "special announcement" at tonight's dinner. She won't disclose anything more than that. However, it's been well documented that the Beacon House, over the ... Continue Reading
StraightTalk with Kirsten Gustafson
She's a UP gal who's cut an album for Atlantic records, sung at the Montreux Jazz Festival and once toured with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. She's now returned to the UP where she still performs with a style all her own. Brian Cabell sat down with this independent-minded jazz singer. BC: You were raised in ... Continue Reading
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