Traffic and Parking… plenty of concerns With large numbers of people in town these days, traffic and parking in the city has become a frequent topic of discussion, and complaints. Of course, it’s not really a problem… unless you go somewhere. As with many other issues under the control of the city, there’s a committee ... Continue Reading
Paying the Piper • Welcomed Developments
“There’s one for you, nineteen for me.” The Beatles’ George Harrison wrote those lyrics back in 1966 for the group’s enduring hit Taxman, largely as a protest to the 95% tax rate the fab four were paying to the British government. That’s not a typo. That's a nine and a five. So, it’s important to note that ‘taxes’ has ... Continue Reading
Presque Isle
Presque Isle Park, locally cherished as the crown jewel of the Marquette park system, is poised for another big season, welcoming residents and visitors alike. Though a car ride around the “island” is usually a great way to kill a half hour or so, the park has a lot more to offer than just what can be seen from inside a ... Continue Reading
A Bohnak Return? • Summer Ready • Bald for a Cause
Bohnak Coming Back to TV? We see his regular reports in the Mining Journal. We hear him on the radio. Will we see him again on television? The word on the street is that Karl Bohnak will be back in front of the weather map with the new station in town, WZMQ. Confirmed? No. Believable? Sure. And why not? It was ... Continue Reading
Planning… and Pot
Planning Marquette The City of Marquette’s Planning Commission met with the Marquette City Commission Tuesday night at the city’s service center to go over what the Planning Commission has been up to, and, by definition… what they’re planning. Though it’s probably not the most exciting two hour meeting you could imagine, ... Continue Reading