FIRST, LET'S TALK ABOUT the former hospital property and what’s going to happen there. Then we’ll get to the hot dogs. The future of the hospital property came into a little better focus this week as the NMU Foundation announced the development firm they have selected to handle the project. And, drum roll ... Continue Reading
The Future of the Old Hospital Property
SO, WE'VE GOT THAT new hospital, which, for travelers passing through Marquette... looks pretty good. In with the new… out with the old. Unfortunately, the old isn’t “out.” It’s still with us, collecting dust, but no revenue. Basically, just taking up space. The question on everybody’s mind has been… what’s going to ... Continue Reading
Happy NMU Homecoming? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Good Though much of the news coming out of Northern these days has been... uh, not so good, there are some things to celebrate, so let's do it here. For one thing... it's Homecoming Weekend! Tonight and tomorrow the volleyball 'Cats are in action at the Vandament Arena while tomorrow afternoon the football 'Cats ... Continue Reading
Salamanders and State Money
Salamanders? Who knew! Yes… we have salamanders, and they’re on the move. Apparently, over the winter, salamanders burrow deep underground to seek protection from the cold. In the spring they emerge to migrate back to wetlands to lay their eggs and reproduce. And that’s what’s happening these days, or more ... Continue Reading
The Future of the Ore Dock
NO TOWN ENJOYS a happening more than Marquette, and for much of February it’s been happening in the lower harbor, in the shadow of the ore dock. In spite of our mother’s warnings, we’ve been venturing out on the ice. Skating, walking, slipping, sliding... just being out there, many for the first time. And ... Continue Reading