SO, WE'VE GOT THAT new hospital, which, for travelers passing through Marquette... looks pretty good. In with the new… out with the old. Unfortunately, the old isn’t “out.” It’s still with us, collecting dust, but no revenue. Basically, just taking up space. The question on everybody’s mind has been… what’s going to ... Continue Reading
Power of the People • Anatomy of a Rumor • Nice New Digs
Power of the People We saw the power of the people in action last Monday night at the Marquette City Commission meeting. Or did we? Yes, attendance at the meeting was beyond capacity, with a clear majority there to oppose the latest proposed housing development, this one off McClellan Avenue, in the forested land just ... Continue Reading
Trash Talking • Culture Clash
Trash No matter your station in life, regardless of how much money you make, or what kind of mansion or hovel you inhabit... somebody has to take out the trash. It's just a fact. And now it's in the news, as the city of Marquette weighs the pros and cons of the current options in waste management. It seems we've been ... Continue Reading
The Vault • The Monthly • The Festival
More Words on the Vault Marquette Project In case you’ve socially distanced yourself entirely out of the loop and you haven’t heard about the Vault project in downtown Marquette, or you know about it but need more rhetoric… here you go. Briefly, for those unacquainted, the Vault Marquette plan includes the remodeling of ... Continue Reading
Roundabouts and Other Things
About the Roundabouts It's been a while now that we've had roundabouts in Marquette. Opinions vary regarding their necessity and efficiency, but according to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure because they can substantially reduce crashes that result in serious injury or ... Continue Reading