Knowing how much Word on the Street readers enjoy hearing about the world of media, I was going to write about the job Jim and Tony did announcing last Sunday’s Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they didn’t take my calls or respond to my emails. Probably some administrative mix-up. So… rather than continue any ... Continue Reading
2023 – The Year in Preview
With 2022 now a not-so-distant memory, it’s time to look forward at what we can anticipate seeing happen around here in ’23. It seemed like planners were real busy last year but planning and producing are two different things. I wouldn’t suggest that any of the developments currently on the drawing board are ... Continue Reading
Racism Lawsuit Negotiations, Marquette Woman Stuck in China, the 225 Mile Crusher Bike Race, and the Mining Journal to Be Delivered by Mail
The post has been taken down RESOLUTION AHEAD IN the Facebook defamation case? Could be. Attorney George Hyde, who represents three businesses and two owners who claim they were defamed in a Facebook posting by a local man, Raymond Little, says Little's attorney, Brian Bloch, has been negotiating the last few days in ... Continue Reading
The $12 Million Mile, the Army of Mask-Makers, Travel Marquette’s Uncertain Plans, and Adventure Bingo!
Still on track for this summer LAST WEEK'S STORM did minimal damage, at most, to Lakeshore Boulevard, according to city manager Mike Angeli. The barricade of boulders recently installed along the shoreline apparently held up well against the pounding waves fueled by winds that topped 35 mph. Now, about the future. ... Continue Reading
Hopes for Phil’s 550, Bustling Activity at Queen City Running Company, Growth at the 906 Adventure Team, A New Spot for Game-Well, Impending Change at Dan’s Bridal & Tuxedo, and Butterflies!!!
WITH ANY SORT of luck, Phil's 550, the iconic little store on the northern edge of Marquette, could be back in operation by the end of summer. It's been closed since Phil Pearce, the owner, died in January. The new owners, if financing is finalized, will be Kevin Thomsen, the owner of the Queen City Running Company, ... Continue Reading