EARLIER THIS WEEK at a Public Hearing, the Marquette City Commission approved an ordinance which defines and legislates the use of “electric mobility devices not greater than 750 watts.” In other words, we now have a fresh set of curated rules and regulations regarding what, where, and how e-bikes can be used ... Continue Reading
New DIGS • e-Bike Plan • Power Play
Changes Coming to DIGS Following the success of their backyard DIGS City Beach, DIGS Washington Street pub is bringing the beach vibe inside. According to Pat Digneit, they’ll be fashioning an interior update while still being open for business. In other words… a work in progress. Once the weather permits, they’ll ... Continue Reading
Turkey Talk and Pavilion Possibilities
JUST IN TIME FOR our Thanksgiving family gatherings, the Marquette City Commission gave us something to talk about. You know, other than national politics, which has been deemed off-limits, for fear it might incite a red and blue blooded food fight. At Monday’s commission meeting, following a work session held ... Continue Reading
Hope for the Bike Trails, a Peek Inside One Marquette Place, a Wahlstrom’s Sale?, the Future of the UPHP Building, Partridge Creek Farm’s Expansion, the New Lighthouse Park, and the Endearing Little Show about Marquette
NO GUARANTEES YET, but there's increasing hope that the city of Marquette and the Noquemanon Trail Network can reach agreement on preserving the bike trails on the Heartwood Forestland Property. The two sides--NTN's Lori Hauswirth and Cary Gottlieb, and city manager Mike Angeli and other city officials--are meeting ... Continue Reading