I GOT A CALL THE OTHER day from someone who has an issue with the hospital, and frankly, I wasn't sure what to do with it. Our hospital, or rather Duke LifePoint’s hospital, has been the subject of a lot of complaints ever since they opened their new facility some four years ago. Thanks to social media, we’ve ... Continue Reading
A Job Not Quite Done • The Masonic Center Getting it Done • Some Rumors
IF YOU BUILD IT, they will come. That worked for a ballfield somewhere in Iowa, and it usually works for new housing in Marquette. Whether it’s a condo development or a new apartment complex, many units are claimed well before the paint dries. Such was the case with the Gaines Rock Townhomes, seen above. ... Continue Reading
Sol Azteca… Clausura! (Closing!)
BREAKING NEWS... SOMETIMES TRUTH IS stranger than fiction, and news that Sol Azteca, the popular downtown Marquette restaurant is closing, is certainly strange. It was just confirmed moments ago by a Sol Azteca spokesperson that by October 1st the restaurant will be ending operations. Specifics of the situation ... Continue Reading
A Frustrated Cable Guy • A Pricey Playground
When is enough, enough? Usually, whenever two entities engage in some type of warfare, it’s easy to pick a side. Like when the Packers play the Lions. You won’t find much ambiguity there. But when it comes to Disney versus Spectrum… who you rootin’ for? While the two behemoths are stuck in a stalemate over rights ... Continue Reading
Kids’ Stuff… The Dangers of Screen Time • What are the Alternatives?
Screen time. How much is too much? Or not enough? Not all screen time is created equal, but as with most things, moderation is the key. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Screen time should be avoided for kids under age 2 and older children should be allowed no more than 1-2 hours of screen ... Continue Reading
A New Nickname • Plants and Animals
Still Seeing Red As I suggested in my post a month ago when the MAPS School Board voted to finally retire the Redmen nickname… this is far from over. At Monday night’s meeting, again held at the Kaufman Auditorium, the issue appeared on the agenda as “Consider Branding Process.” It’s the next step in moving on from ... Continue Reading
A New Distillery • New Life for the Vista Theater • Nothing New on the Spaceport
Good Spirits Anyone who’s dined at Vango’s at any time over the last couple of decades has likely enjoyed the work of one Chris Gale. You’ve only seen him when he comes out from the kitchen to hydrate and re-hydrate, but that may be changing soon, as he’s hoping to move from grilling to distilling. The former Northwest ... Continue Reading
Presque Isle… In the News Again
Caring for Presque Isle Issues at Presque Isle continue to make headlines as it seems people really, really care about what happens out there. From signage, to parking problems, to the bandshell… to general overall usage, city officials and the Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee have their hands full. That group, ... Continue Reading
Unsolicited Observations
No one asked, but… • Kudos to those in the city who are using some strategic thinking as they cut the grass in public areas. The topic came up on social media a few days ago when people noticed the lawn being mowed at the “triangle” on Lakeshore Boulevard. Some had been concerned that the grass wasn’t being cut, and ... Continue Reading
Big Boxes, Big Trucks and Big Moves
Truckin' with Meijer Some of the big box stores… you know, the ones that have used legal means to pay less taxes, also do some good things for the community. You remember don't you, a few years ago when the Michigan legislature passed a new law to allow businesses to reclassify their buildings, and bla, bla, bla… they ... Continue Reading
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