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
It’s All About Time • Free History
Open Bar Oops. Sorry about that misleading headline. It should have read “Open Bars” rather than “Open Bar.” Those who enjoy the occasional adult beverage know the difference. Recent conversations, out on the street, have touched on the hours that our pubs and restaurants are open, particularly since the pandemic. ... Continue Reading
The Beach • The Honorable • Unsolicited Observations
The Beach Been to the beach lately? It's been a pretty good summer for it. But it sure seems like we've had a lot of beach closings due to bad water quality, doesn't it? Not really, says city Director of Municipal Utilities Mark O'Neill. "We do have to close the beaches from time to time, but I don’t think we're ... Continue Reading
Time Over for Trees, Time Extended for Bars, and Time for Toast
City Stumped! What’s happening to all of our beautiful trees? They’re being cut down. Who in the world would want to do such a thing? That would be Dan Carter, city arborist. Where can we find this Dan Carter? Calm down. Before you tie yourself to your favorite tree in protest, rest assured that Mr. Carter ... Continue Reading