AS SHOES CONTINUE TO drop on the issues surrounding the renewable energy legislation recently written in Lansing, local officials remain split, yet steadfast, in both support and opposition to the controversial bills. In case you missed it… and it seems these days many of us are more interested in our football ... Continue Reading
Too Many Pot Stores? Not Enough? Also, the Latest on the Delayed Cancer Surgery
Increasing availability of recreational marijuana FOUR MONTHS AGO, we wondered aloud whether Marquette was about to become Pot City USA. Back then, assistant city manager Sean Hobbins estimated that, based on interest he had seen, maybe five shops might open in the city in the first year of recreational ... Continue Reading
Marquette Township: Thriving in the Shadow of the City of Marquette
WE'VE ALL SEEN the lists raving about Marquette. Best town for adventure! Best town to retire in! Best biking trails! All American city! And it boasts a state university as well as a brand new $300 million hospital and a charming downtown! This effusive praise generally is intended for the entire Marquette area, but ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Update, Tourism Climbing, New News Director, and Yooper Singles
DON'T EXPECT TO buy recreational marijuana in Marquette or the Township anytime soon, even though the state has now issued emergency regulations governing the sale of pot. Both communities opted out of the sales for now (as have almost 600 other Michigan communities) and it seems clear they'll both wait until permanent ... Continue Reading
Meijer’s Tax Assessment, Film Festival’s Impact, Bike Magazine’s Posting, Rehab Clinic Update, Founders Landing Condos Final Phase, and Everybody’s Moving to Michigan
DECEMBER WILL BE an interesting month for the Meijer store now under construction in Marquette Township. Why? Because that's when the store will get its first tax assessment from the Township following the Michigan Supreme Court's recent ruling that the Tax Tribunal must re-evaluate its method of assessing ... Continue Reading