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WLUC TV6 Gets a Facelift: What do you think of the new logo?

Posted September 10, 2008 | 12 Comments | Share this

Across the Upper Peninsula TV6 is a staple. It is the go-to source for news in the Upper Peninsula, from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie and from Copper Harbor to Menominee. Their logo (their old logo now, that is) is arguably the most recognizable logo in the Upper Peninsula among local businesses. [...]

THIS JUST IN! Google Street View Comes to Marquette and the Upper Peninsula

Posted September 4, 2008 | 3 Comments | Share this

Wow! I can’t believe me eyes. Not five minutes ago I was bumming around my apartment polishing off a bag of M&Ms while looking out the window facing Baraga Avenue here in Marquette. And there it was… a Google Maps street view car!
I’m sure you have all used Google Maps a [...]

Unicyclers Arrive in Marquette After 100 Mile Trek from Houghton

Posted August 17, 2008 | 1 Comment | Share this

Arriving at Marquette’s Lower Harbor on the last few hundred feet of the 100 mile unicycle trek. From left to right, Jason Cattelino, Ben Bachran, and Bob Evans.
On Wednesay three Yoopers set off from Houghton to Marquette unicycling to raise money for two U.P. kids. They arrived in Marquette this afternoon with a [...]

Unicyclers Set to Ride 100 Miles to Raise Money for Leukemia Treatment

Posted August 12, 2008 | 1 Comment | Share this

Between August 13th and August 17th three Upper Peninsula Unicyclers will hit the road riding their single-wheeled bikes from Houghton to Marquette (100 miles) to raise money for the leukemia treatments of two Upper Peninsula boys.
Jason Cattelino, Bob Evans, and Ben Bachran will be displaying their skills of balance and juggling at several stops between [...]

Marquette County Fair Featured in the New York Times

Posted August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Share this

It seems to be more and more common to see the Upper Peninsula featured in major publications and pop culture. I’m always happy to report when the Upper Peninsula gets some national attention. Though I think it makes most Yoopers nervous, because what makes the Upper Peninsula what it is the lack of [...]

Marquette Ranked #1 by CNN Money for Best Commute

Posted July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment | Share this

Marquette continues to be published as one of the top cities to live in among different categories. Earlier this year we reported that Outdoor Life ranked Marquette the 7th best town in the U.S. for hunters and fishers. Not bad.
This time around it’s CNN Money, and they have ranked Marquette the #1 town [...]

Annual 12 Hours of Potluck Mountain Bike Race in Marquette

Posted July 21, 2008 | 2 Comments | Share this

Over 120 mountain bikers came from across the Upper Peninsula, the State of Michigan, and even a few out of staters for the annual 12 Hours of Potluck Mountain Bike Race in Marquette on Saturday, July 19. It’s not a potluck in the traditional sense, however there is still a lot of food, people [...]

Hilltop Sweetroll #2 Sweet Treat in State of Michigan

Posted July 17, 2008 | 1 Comment | Share this

Recently the Detroit News readers listed their favorite sweet treat stops in the state of Michigan. An Upper Peninsula favorite made the list at #2.
In Baraga county it’s one of the biggest staples known…
The Hilltop Sweetroll

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