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 ... Read More
Meijer Signs Purchase Agreement
AFTER MONTHS OF rumors--no, make it years--Meijer has signed a contract to purchase property to build a supercenter behind Lowes in Marquette Township. The deal won't be final until Meijer completes its due diligence phase, including site planning, road improvements, and municipal approvals. That likely could take up to ... Read More
Meijer’s Search, Chamber’s Growth, Boathouse Funds, Ore Dock’s Hopes, and Sawyer’s Mystery
MEIJER IS LOOKING, BUT so far they aren't finding. The superstore from downstate wants to build here in Marquette County--specifically in the Township--but in the last several months they haven't been able to come up with the right piece of property. The plan was to build the first three Meijer stores in the Upper ... Read More
Meijer Considers Expanding, Library Considers Closing Both Sunday and Monday
We told you a couple of months ago that representatives from Meijer, the superstore, were sniffing around, asking property owners in Marquette Township if they might be interested in selling their property. The interest is still there. Meijer corporate officials won't confirm it and so far Meijer isn't dealing directly ... Read More