Analytics tell me… or at least I’m told analytics tell me, most readers of Word on the Street live in Marquette. Not all. Most. Further, I know when I write about issues not pertaining to Marquette proper, some of those same readers show a little less interest in something not directly on their radar. I get ... Continue Reading
Food Trucks, Tax Tribunal, Angel Investors, Ishpeming Revival, MJ’s Loss, New Sportscaster, and Bohnak’s Beliefs
DON'T EXPECT A new, revised food truck ordinance to come up before the City Commission anytime soon. In fact, don't expect it to come up before the new City Commission is seated in November. The issue is all but dead. At least, that's the word from the city staff. They thought they had drawn up a reasonable ... Continue Reading
A New Brew, a Unique Shop and a Brazilian Blow Out
DOWNTOWN ISHPEMING GETS a welcome injection of life on Saturday, March 14th. Two pm, to be exact. That's when the Cognition Brewing Company will officially open its doors in the Tap Room of the old Mather Inn. It's been two years in the making. They've been working out the kinks for the last few weeks and have now ... Continue Reading