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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.”
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.
Riding in Old-Timey Style
Leland’s Old Art Building (OAB) wants you to break out the tweed this weekend. That’s right—they’re hosting the Inaugural Community Tweed Ride on Saturday, May 4, from 2-4pm. The idea is to don your best early 20th-century, vintage-inspired garb—we’re talking tweed, plus fours (aka golf knickers), bowties, and more—and then take a leisurely bike ride throughout scenic Leland. (Sure, you’ll draw stares, but you’ll be looking your best!) OAB will offer planned stops with treats, wine, and surprises along the bike route. The event is free—meet at the OAB with your bike before 2pm to join the festivities. As the organizers say, “These rides are not just about the destination; they’re about the journey and the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.” See more at oldartbuilding.com/events.
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.
Blazing the Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail
We’re getting ever closer to an interconnected northern Michigan thanks to ongoing work on the Boyne City to Charlevoix Trail. According to the Top of Michigan Trails Council, the third phase of the trail is underway and slated for completion this year. The 2.36-mile segment begins at the north end of Springwater Beach Road and continues on the Lake Charlevoix side of Boyne City-Charlevoix Road through Bay Township. Before the trail meets the Village of Horton Bay, it will connect to the road. The remaining phases of the trail—segments four and five—encompass another 6+ miles of trail to fully link Boyne City and Charlevoix. Fundraising is underway for the remaining segments, though no firm dates are set for groundbreaking. Stay up to date with the trail’s progress at trailscouncil.org.
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.
May 2024 Events: Morels, Mother’s Day & Memorial Day Weekend
This is a MyNorth.com exclusive. Want more? View our print subscription and digital subscription options. May 3 & 4 | East Jordan Rotary Variety Show | Traverse City. This year’s Variety Show features the East Jordan Rotary Chorus and other fun acts that will keep you laughing all evening.
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.
Ellsworth secures $7M for crucial water treatment overhaul
ELLSWORTH — The Village of Ellsworth is eligible to receive a $2,081,000 loan and $5,528,000 grant to construct a wastewater collection and treatment system from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The funding is part of a program giving $32,789,000 in loans and grants to six rural communities...
Family desperately seeks answer to special needs son’s mysterious pains
A Northern Michigan family is desperately seeking answers to solve the mystery as to why their son who has special needs is in so much pain that he’s unable to walk. Dre Winkelmann, 24, has had his share of challenges since birth. He was born with his intestines outside of his body and diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he suffered a stroke in the ICU 10 days after birth. Dre’s dad, Traverse City native Christopher, or Wink, as he’s known in the music community - being the lead singer of the band Soul Patch - said Dre has the mental capacity of a 3- to 5-year-old, but he is magic if you meet him. He’s been through a lot and has a high tolerance for pain because of it, always facing his challenges without complaint. So, when he started speaking up, that’s when his family knew something was terribly wrong.
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