Gavin on the Run? We haven’t heard much from Gavin Brown lately, and we likely won’t any time soon. We’ve heard OF him, as in… where’s Gavin Brown? Brown, as you may recall, was the orchestrator of the ill-fated “Spaceport” project, as part of the Michigan Launch Initiative. He and his Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers ... Continue Reading
Just Wondering…
Why aren’t dogs allowed in bars? The question comes up every now and then when dog lovers, who just want to have a beer while out for a walk with their favorite pet, find their fury friend is not welcome inside. It’s particularly vexing when outdoor seating is available in a business that doesn’t even serve ... Continue Reading
Anatomy of a Spaceport
It appears the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association's attempt to put a rocket launch site in northern Marquette County has been denied liftoff. At least, that’s the way it appears, after the Powell Township board recently gave a thumbs down to the possibility of a launch facility at the proposed Granot ... Continue Reading
A New Distillery • New Life for the Vista Theater • Nothing New on the Spaceport
Good Spirits Anyone who’s dined at Vango’s at any time over the last couple of decades has likely enjoyed the work of one Chris Gale. You’ve only seen him when he comes out from the kitchen to hydrate and re-hydrate, but that may be changing soon, as he’s hoping to move from grilling to distilling. The former Northwest ... Continue Reading
The Rocket Racket • Presque Isle – OPEN!
Still Stopping the Rocket The Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior held a well-attended informational meeting at Big Bay’s Thunder Bay Inn last night, determined to keep the fire burning under the opposition to a proposed Spaceport on the Granot Loma property along the Big Bay highway. At least 60 concerned ... Continue Reading