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Small fire breaks out at East Bay mobile sauna
A small fire broke out inside the mobile sauna parked at Traverse City State Park along US-31 on Thursday evening. “It looks like there was a board that was too close to the stove,” said Dan Sarya, owner of MI Sauna. “It got too hot and it started to smolder and when we walked away we didn’t notice it.”
The Flour Pot's Cherry and Cheese Danish
Classic treats meet modern flair at The Flour Pot Bakery and Coffeeshop in Elk Rapids. This sugary mecca has been cranking out baked goods for decades, and though its name has changed, the recipes haven’t. We especially love the Cherry and Cheese Danish ($3.50) for spring. A perfectly sweet and buttery balance, this cult-favorite pastry is made from a layered dough—which takes about four days to create!—that’s been hand-rolled and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, baked until fluffy, and packed with creamy cheesecake, whole tart cherries, and a swirl of homemade cherry jelly. Good luck stopping at just one! Stock up on some cherry tasty goodies at The Flour Pot’s storefront in Elk Rapids (108 River St.), and keep your eyes peeled for updated summer hours! theflourpot.co.
Looking Back: Antrim County embezzlement scandal unfolds
CHARLEVOIX — One hundred years ago, the April 24, 1924 Charlevoix Sentinel reported that a major scandal had erupted to our south in Antrim County. The paper named no names before requested grand jury investigative proceedings began, but those acquainted with the issue would have recognized the head of the county “home” facility as the party involved.
Elk Rapids students make prom more climate friendly with upcycled dresses
This coverage is made possible through a partnership with IPR and Grist, a nonprofit independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. On a Saturday in February, high school senior Kaylee Lemmien sifts through dresses at Tinker Tailor, a small shop in downtown Elk Rapids. “I’d call this a […] The post Elk Rapids students make prom more climate friendly with upcycled dresses appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Police seek new clues in 1989 cold case murder of mother of 5
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – Police are renewing their efforts to solve a cold case murder of a mother of five who died 35 years ago. The body of homicide victim Linda Marie Meteer, 41, of the Traverse City area, was found during the late afternoon of Thursday, April 27, 1989, police said.
3 New Enchanting Eateries in Traverse City
Mystic pizzas, starry-eyed lattes, whimsical paninis; they’re the stuff of delectable fairytales. But these new Traverse City bistros are the real deal. This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. Make Believe Pizza. The pies being slung by Jack Senff and Em...
Explore with Eric: Kalkaska's 2024 'Business of the Year'
Every Tuesday and Thursday for two weeks, 9 & 10 News lifestyle anchor Eric Brazeal explores a new county in Northern Michigan to celebrate the people, places, and events that make our communities such wonderful places to live, work, and play. Today I travelled back to Kalkaska county to meet...
Two pedestrians struck by car in crosswalk, now recovering in hospital
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Traverse City man and woman, 85 and 84 respectively, are recovering in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a car while crossing Cass Street in the crosswalk on Monday. The at-fault driver, identified as a 26-year-old woman, was westbound...
Run With An Olympian: Track Star LaShawn Merritt Visits Traverse City
It’s not every day that an Olympic gold medalist comes to town. But in Traverse City, today just happens to be one of those days. Meet LaShawn Merritt, a track and field star and the 2008 Olympic champion in the 400-meter dash. He’s one of the fastest men of all time in that distance, and a decorated sprinter overall, with another three Olympic medals to his name and a mantle full of world championship victories. This weekend, Merritt is bringing his stories and his Olympic medals to Traverse City, giving locals a chance to hear him speak, take photos with him, and even run alongside him.
Good Day Northern Michigan, Thursday, April 25
Good Day Northern Michigan - Twin Birch Restaurant & Golf Club. Today, interior design and tech experts join the show to share tips and tricks for your home this season. Digital Reporter Elizabeth Hosang tells us about how you can help pollinators this spring. Eric travels to Kalkaska to explore Twin Birch Restaurant and Gold Club.
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