Back in May, just a few weeks into the season, the Detroit Tigers were one of the worst teams in baseball. And the future didn’t look bright. There was no reason to think any kind of turnaround was imminent. Or even possible. Now? They’re on the verge of making the playoffs. Where they were in May compared ... Continue Reading
Getting Social • WZMQ’s New Beginning • Facebook Fatigue
From Social Distancing to Social Districting… It was just a couple weeks ago that the President announced the end of the pandemic. Granted, we’ve been inching back to normalcy for some time now, but it’s still nice to be given carte biden to shed the cloak of covid, once and for all. Notable in the comeback is ... Continue Reading
Yes, Negaunee! • WJMN Update
There are two ways to look at winter… Winter’s no fun, or, Winter Snow Fun! There’s also a popular meme that says, “If you fail to find joy in the snow, you’ll have less joy, but just as much snow.” In the spirit of finding joy in the snow, downtown Negaunee celebrates the season this weekend with their annual ... Continue Reading
NMU’s Hopes Are Rising, So Are Negaunee’s, But Munising’s Bagels Are Not
Numbers lower than expected SO FAR, SO good. That's the feeling at Northern Michigan University after nearly 8000 students, faculty, and staff have been tested for COVID. The latest figures show that only 36 people tested positive, less than a half of a percent. That's remarkably low when you consider the UP is testing ... Continue Reading
Vista Restoration, Smartzone Retirement, Grandview Vacancies, and Praise for Vango’s, Jean Kay’s, and Elizabeth’s
MARQUETTE HAS TO be envious. Its next door neighbor, Negaunee, has a classic old theater which is still in use, and now finally, it's getting some TLC. Consider this: Over the last two years, the Vista Theater and the annex, which date back to 1926, have gotten some sorely needed repairs to the roof and the back wall, ... Continue Reading