Financing is in place STEP BY STEP, the conversion of the old, abandoned Valle's market into something more vibrant and exciting--the Third Street Marketplace--is coming closer to reality. Restaurateur Joe Constance is working on a deal to buy the property. "It's not finalized yet but I'm very optimistic," he says. ... Continue Reading
A Deal to Buy Valle’s Is in the Works
WE'VE HAD TO deal with a boatload of somber, even depressing, economic news lately. How about some potentially good...even great...news? A lot to unpack here. First, let's start with this. Joe Constance, the owner of the Iron Bay Restaurant and Drinkery, has signed an agreement to purchase the old Valle's market on ... Continue Reading
The Ever Changing Landscape on Third Street
Brewery buys its next door neighbor FIRST, BLACK ROCKS. No firm plans announced yet, but Marquette's best known brewery has confirmed they're expanding. They closed on a deal a couple of weeks ago to buy the building next door to them on Third Street. "We've needed more space, we've been limited in the types of live ... Continue Reading
What’s Up with All the Commercial Land Available? And How’s Drifa Doing?
City planner says developers are showing interest LOOK AROUND. A lot of commercial property available. Big properties. Namely: Shopko, Office Max, Marquette Mall, Valle's, Gander Outdoors, Frei Chevy (purchased but undeveloped), the old hospital site (potentially commercial). And that doesn't include the aging and ... Continue Reading
Eastside Zoning Dispute, Valle’s Facelift, Fat Boyz Closure, and Marvelous Marji Gesick Masochism
A NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTE on the Eastside says a lot about the future of Marquette. It's a microcosm of the town's growing pains. Here's what's happening. The out-of-state owner of a tiny house on Cedar Street last year submitted plans to more than double the size of the house. What's been a 1 1/2 story, 1 bedroom, 1 ... Continue Reading