THIS SHOULD BE a grand time of year for Northern Michigan University. Spring's here, the sun's shining, the ice on the lake has melted, and thrilled students and proud parents will be celebrating graduation is this weekend. Woohoo. However. If you look up, you'll notice that stubborn, dark cloud that's settled over ... Continue Reading
A Building Rises on the Shoreline
YOU KNOW THAT big, ugly hole next to the Hampton Inn along the lake? Well, it's about to be filled. The investors' group that's building the Founders Landing condos is finally, after some delays, getting ready to build what will be known as Marquette Place. It'll consist of a two level garage below ground, and then ... Continue Reading
Expansion, Renovation to Start at Vango’s
IF IT AIN'T broke, don't fix it. Well, Michele Butler, Jon Christensen and the other partners at Vango's have chosen to ignore that time-tested rule. Next month they're undertaking a $225,000 upgrade to what's arguably Marquette's most popular restaurant. No, the crowds haven't started to thin at Vango's nor is the ... Continue Reading