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
Lee LaForge Memorial, a Viral Posting on Facebook, and DeRocha’s Is Sold
THE MEMORIAL SERVICE for Lee LaForge will be held Tuesday, June 21st, at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. Time undetermined. LaForge died late last week in his sleep, apparently from sleep apnea. He'd been dealing with the condition for years. For many folks, he was the big bear of a man behind the counter at BookWorld ... Continue Reading
YMCA Lawsuit, Cliffs’ Big Contract, NeuroTrainer Investment Campaign, Baseball Umpire Controversy, and Marquette’s Film Festival
THIS ISN'T EXACTLY what the Marquette County YMCA needs at this time. A lawsuit. The Y is being sued by G.A. Haan, the downstate development company that remodeled the old Phelps School in Ishpeming, and converted it into Phelps Square, a combination housing complex and community center. Here's what happened. Haan ... Continue Reading
The Yellow Wall, Duck Pond, Orphanage Sale, Chamber Celebration, German Restaurant, and a Beer Party
THAT "YELLOW WALL" dispute on Front Street refuses to die down. The two parties are going to court again and it looks like the matter may not be resolved for a couple of months, maybe longer. Too bad for everybody involved, including the city. Quick background: The three White sisters grew up in Marquette but then ... Continue Reading
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