SO WHAT HAPPENED to winter? 60 degrees in November, barely a hint of snowflakes, no major snowfalls on the horizon. Here's weather guru Karl Bohnak's take: The weather is unusual but not unprecedented. In the early '50s, we had no snow here until just before Christmas. In the winter of '94, we had snow in November but ... Continue Reading
The Wild Rover, Cliffs Contract Talks, Mild Winter, Vajda Departure, Gym Closing, and a Driver’s Dream
DON'T EXPECT THE long-anticipated ownership change at the Wild Rover to happen anytime soon. Bill Digneit (of Double Trouble DJ's fame) is one of the partners in the purchase, and he says the closing on the bar/restaurant has been delayed. He figures the deal will close within 60 days. No later than the end of the ... 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
The Flying Moose, L’Attitude’s New Motto, Girls’ Night Out, a Not So Hot Summer, and a Paddling Honor
HOW TO DESCRIBE The Flying Moose, the soon-to-be-opened store at Washington and 5th (formerly Hockey Central)? Well, you'll be able to buy local and organic produce, meats and groceries there, along with backpacking and hikers' gear, along with bikes to buy or rent, along with Michigan beers and wines, and local artwork ... Continue Reading
Householder and Caggiano Departures, NMU Controversy, Kites in the Sky, and the News Game
CHANGES AT TV6. Looks like morning meteorologist Shawn Householder will be leaving within a few weeks for Albany, Georgia. Big loss for the station, big loss for the U.P. He's grown into one of best and most likable TV personalities over the last couple of years. Why's he leaving? Why do most leave here? Money, simple ... Continue Reading