THE DATE'S NOW been set for Vicky Crystal's departure from the TV 6 Morning News. June 29th. But don't shed any tears for Vicky. She's moving on to a career she feels is more important than broadcasting the news every morning. She's going into the ministry with the United Methodist Church. "When someone receives a ... Continue Reading
Soccer Foes Looking for a Solution, Community Action Investigating Charges, Audience Sides with Bohnak, and Fat-Bikers Prepping for a Masochistic Race
CAN THE TWO competing youth soccer organizations in Marquette finally figure out how to work together? We may find out this Sunday. Four pm. The Power Soccer Academy and Superiorland Soccer Association will be meeting at the YMCA to see if they can work out a partnership. Leaders, coaches, parents, and kids will all be ... Continue Reading
StraightTalk with Steve Asplund
Brian sits down with Steve Asplund, TV6's longtime anchor and current news director. If you talk to the scores of reporters, anchors, photographers and producers who've worked at the station over the last few decades, they'll tell you that Steve is the hardest-working, most devoted newsman they've ever met. So who is he, ... Continue Reading
YMCA Investigation, Ishpeming Mushrooms, Iron Ore Woes, TV News Changes, Presque Isle Erosion, and a Midnight Visit to the ER
AN INVESTIGATOR FROM YMCA USA has been at the local facility this week checking on the financial and operational health of the Y. More national visitors next week. This comes in the wake of the dismissal (or forced resignation) of longtime CEO Lisa Coombs-Gerou two weeks ago amid charges of financial mismanagement. ... Continue Reading
Fraco Sold, Easy Ice Soars, TV Anchor Arrives, Another TV Anchor Pleads, Ore Dock Has Big Plans (Really!)
ONE OF THE Marquette area's best known family businesses is changing hands after more than 60 years. Fraco, known for its masonry, concrete and retaining wall work, is being sold by the Frazier family to the Crimmins family. The deal should be completed by May 1. However. Don't expect any big changes at Fraco ... Continue Reading