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
Under the Influence… Hotels and Spaceports
THE IDEA THAT YOU CAN'T fight city hall might be put to the test with a couple upcoming projects, notably the proposed hotel on Lakeshore Boulevard, and the more deliberative Spaceport project at Granot Loma. First, we should acknowledge that we don’t actually know how “city hall” feels about either of these ... Continue Reading