IT HARDLY CAUSED a ripple when it was announced late last week. It should have been a giant splash. NMU was awarded a "Marshall Plan" grant of nearly $2.5 million to set up classes and training programs in cyber security in 21 school districts in the central and western U.P. This grant comes in addition to the ... Continue Reading
A New Brewery in South Marquette
WHAT IN THE world is happening in South Marquette? The Courtyards, Don Durley's much awaited bar/restaurant is opening soon. So is Drifa, the beer cooperative over near South Beach, and now comes word that the old Michigan Carpenters and Millwrights building on Division Street has been bought and will be converted to a ... Continue Reading
A Businesswoman No Longer, an Artist Forever
"AT THIS AGE, it's time for me to do what I'm here to do." Kathleen Conover's life is about to change and she's thrilled with it. The renowned U.P. painter is selling her studio out near Presque Isle after twenty-five years in business. But it's not to retire. Oh no, not even close. But we'll get to that in a minute ... Continue Reading
Traffic Surprise and Cyber Security
SO YOU'RE DRIVING down US 41 between the Roundabout and the Rock Cut, 55 miles per hour, just cruising, on a beautiful day. You're in the left lane (the fast lane), not many cars in either lane, no concerns, you're admiring the beautiful view of the Lake, the radio's playing your favorite tune, and suddenly a police car, ... Continue Reading
Commission Votes to Opt Out on Marijuana
THERE WILL BE no recreational marijuana businesses in the city of Marquette in the near future. That's the bottom line after the City Commission Monday night voted 4-3 to opt-out on Michigan's recently passed marijuana legalization law. Couple quick points: This in no way affects the smoking or possessing of small ... Continue Reading