CHANGES IN THE works for Munising, and yes, they include a new coffee shop. Out-of-state developer Darrin Hubbard and his local partner Tom Dolaskie had originally planned to open up a "speakeasy" next to their Roam retail store on Elm Avenue. No more. Now, it's going to become the Gallery Coffee Company, complete ... Continue Reading
Heart Attacks at the YMCA, Tourist Dollars Downtown, Babycakes Bright New Exterior, Fresh Coast Film Festival’s Growth, the Latest on the Boathouse, Drug Test Dilemma, and Stormy Kromers Find a New Audience
"I'VE BEEN HERE for 18 years and I've never seen anything like this." The words of YMCA CEO Jenna Zdunek, after a second Y member suffered a heart attack at the facility in the last two months. The good news? Both of the stricken members survived, thanks to quick thinking and action by staff and fellow members. The ... Continue Reading
Faith, Risk, and Revival in Munising: $7 Million Worth
TRANSFORMATION. IT'S HAPPENING before our very eyes in Munising. In large part it's due to a local businessman and developer, Tom Dolaskie, and his Dallas-based partner, Darrin Hubbard. By the time they complete their projects later this year, they (and their banking partners) will have invested $7 million into ... Continue Reading
Tysen Benz Case Goes to Court, Yoopy Brews Applies the Brakes, and the Rowers Are Still Looking for a Home
THE NEXT CHAPTER in the tragic case of Tysen Benz begins next week. The 13 year old girl charged with sending digital messages to Tysen that encouraged him to commit suicide has her probable cause hearing in juvenile court on Monday. The judge will consider the evidence that prosecutor Matt Wiese and his team have ... Continue Reading
Historical Building to Become New Munising Gastro Pub, Marquette’s Citadel to Become New Synagogue
YOU LIKE BREWERIES? Well, we've got another one on the way. This one, in Munising. It'll be called Yoopy Brews. It's the latest offering from local developer Tom Dolaskie and his business partner, Darrin Hubbard, out of Texas. They're the same guys who recently opened up the Yooper-cool Roam Inn in town. Their ... Continue Reading