Marquette Township has been flexing its municipal muscles lately with an impressive influx of both commercial and residential expansion. New businesses and new housing developments are in the works, with more likely on the way. That sure seems like a good thing, though it probably doesn’t please everybody. We ... Continue Reading
2023 – The Year in Preview
With 2022 now a not-so-distant memory, it’s time to look forward at what we can anticipate seeing happen around here in ’23. It seemed like planners were real busy last year but planning and producing are two different things. I wouldn’t suggest that any of the developments currently on the drawing board are ... Continue Reading
The Preserve’s Future, Radio Station Migration, Retail Store Closures, and Corona Concerns in the Courthouse
What will they be selling? A BIT OF a mystery at The Preserve, the casual, little restaurant on Washington Street downtown featuring sandwiches, beer, wine, and spirits...and other foods. And other assorted items. It closed down in the fall and has since undergone major renovations inside and out. Attractive. Still ... Continue Reading
Marquette Township: Thriving in the Shadow of the City of Marquette
WE'VE ALL SEEN the lists raving about Marquette. Best town for adventure! Best town to retire in! Best biking trails! All American city! And it boasts a state university as well as a brand new $300 million hospital and a charming downtown! This effusive praise generally is intended for the entire Marquette area, but ... Continue Reading
Westwood Mall Talks, KBIC Gas Station Closure, Glass Recycling Dilemma, Adventure Aaron Departure, Big Bay Lighthouse Upgrades, a Financial Planner Turned Author, A Wow Performance, and a Family That Keeps Growing and Growing
HOPE FOR THE sleepy, shrinking Westwood Mall? Maybe, according to Township planner and zoning administrator Jason McCarthy. "We feel we have the resources to create something new and exciting there," he says. Details? No, he can't divulge anything publicly at this point, but there have been discussions and there is ... Continue Reading