Nobody asked, but… The Ore Dock • I was treated to a tour of the expansion going on at the Ore Dock Brewing Company the other day, and I must say, it’s quite impressive. Co-Founders Andi and Wes Pernsteiner are taking advantage of the prevailing interest in all things downtown, the popularity of locally crafted brews, ... Continue Reading
Westwood No! • Unsolicited Observations
It’s now, officially, laughable. Not because it's funny, because it isn't. Particularly to the business owners trying to make a living out there. In the “You can’t make this stuff up” department, on Tuesday, TV6 News kicked off a three-part investigative series on the bill-paying woes at the Westwood Mall. ... Continue Reading
The Great Outdoors
The local office of the National Weather Service reported a high temperature of 86 degrees here in Marquette this past Tuesday. It’s been hotter, but not much, and not very frequently. If you’re like me, that’s about 10 or so degrees more than you need. Am I complaining? A little. Would I prefer the minus 9 ... Continue Reading
Street Words • A Grisly Bear • Coffee Talk • Brits & Brews
Sharing the Streets NEVER HAVE THE words of Word on the Street been more about the streets… specifically, the streets of Marquette. In case you haven’t seen it, there’s a congenial tug-of-war taking place between those who favor vehicular transportation versus those who want to see a better defined sharing of the ... Continue Reading
Finished Yet? Projects and Their Progress
AS SOME OF OUR SPRING flowers begin to show their faces, possibly prematurely, we can take a look at some area projects which are also trying to blossom. Some are closer to seeing the sun than others, but as long as there’s a breath of life, they’ll remain on our radar. Here’s a little rundown of a few things ... Continue Reading