NO BREAKTHROUGH ANNOUNCED yet in the labor dispute at UP Health System-Marquette. At last word, most of the 400 nurses in the union are still expected to walk off their jobs and join a picket line at 7 am Thursday. One final negotiating session between hospital management and the union is scheduled for today. The main ... Continue Reading
Hospital Construction Rumors, Homeless Summit, Tysen Update, Downtown Signage Controversy, and a Photography Star
RUMORS FLYING AROUND the construction site of the new hospital. And responses quickly coming back from the hospital. First, some workers claim that there's been some settling and sagging of the floors of the building. "Deflection" is apparently the construction term. Remember, this is reclaimed land that's been ... Continue Reading
Iron Bay Restaurant to Open, a New Tap Room as Well, a Rock Concert in Ishpeming, an Historic Building Saved, a Technology Dilemma for Us, and a Good Man Is Gone
SO YOU'RE THINKING there just aren't enough restaurants and bars in Marquette? Well, we've got good news for you. The Iron Bay Restaurant and Drinkery (formerly L'Attitude) will open its doors to the public Monday, May 22nd. They'll have a soft open for invited guests beforehand to iron out the kinks. Owners Joe ... 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