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Up North Pride events include ‘drag bingo,’ sleepover at retro-modern motel
MANISTEE COUNTY, MI – “Drag bingo” and a sleepover at a retro-modern motel are two ways this Northern Michigan community is celebrating Pride Month. Events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Manistee County. “A thriving community with diverse events and people of all kinds is the...
Property Watch: Home Run Home on the North Lake
It doesn’t get much more desirable than North Lake Leelanau. This 4,000-plus square foot gem on North Lake Leelanau Drive has 100 feet of frontage on the legendary and picturesque “North Lake,” perfect for living or vacationing. The multi-terraced landscape between the home and water features raised garden beds, fire pit, shaded flagstone terrace, curved stone stairway leading to the lakeshore, deck, and dock.
Dunham Receives Inaugural Community Builder Award
Traverse City-based construction management firm Cunningham-Limp named Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) Executive Director Kelly Dunham as the recipient of its inaugural Community Builder Award from a pool of 17 finalists. The award was established by Cunningham-Limp to spotlight and honor a leader or organization in the Grand Traverse region...
'It means the world': Library's streaming service highlights local musicians
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Libraries aren't just for books anymore and few have evolved to meet the needs of the community more than the Traverse Area District Library. Their latest offering is something you might not expect, but may be hitting at the right notes with locals. "I've been...
NMC board reviews expansion plans for college's aviation hangar
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The new aviation hangar at Northwestern Michigan College is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Tuesday night, school board members got their first look at plans for the multi-million dollar expansion. Also in Traverse City: Grand Traverse County and Traverse City government network...
First Traverse City craft beer celebrates 30 year anniversary at Brewery Terra Firma
TRAVERSE CITY - Northern Michigan brewery staple is seeing a major anniversary. Brewery Terra Firma in Traverse City is celebrating 30 years since the creation of their Manitou Amber Ale. According to owner John Neidermaier, Terra Firma was the state’s first sustainable agricultural production craft brewer. The Manitou Amber Ale was their first craft beer, and Traverse City’s first craft beer, originally belonging to the Traverse City Brewing Company before making its move to Terra Firma “It was really kind of touch and go there for a long time,” says Neidermaier. “No one really knew. I mean, none of us knew that, it was going to turn into what it did. You know, the wine industry was doing great here but that was kind of what everyone focused on. And so It took some time, but we were pretty excited to see it actually explode into the industry that it is now.” That anniversary falls on June 17th.
The Volunteers: Garth Ward
Garth Ward, a longtime beekeeper, educator and volunteer swarm remover, relocates the queen bee and her entourage to a new hive at Ward's Bee Sanctuary at the edge of Leelanau County. Listen to Garth’s volunteer story. Want to volunteer the Grand Traverse Area Beekeeping Club?. Volunteer: https://www.crosshatch.org/guilds. 801 E...
Legislation aims to enhance rights for renters by addressing high costs and repairs
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- If you are currently paying rent in northern Michigan, it's pretty common to think that it's too high. What's a little less common is the number of tenants paying a lot and getting very little from their landlord in terms of repairs, housing conditions and notice when it comes to raising rent.
Auto dealer warns of scammers stealing identities to make car purchases
MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- Most folks like driving a new car, but maybe not actually paying for one. Turns out, there are folks out there who are unknowingly paying for a new ride for someone else to drive around. It's a scam that's growing and has arrived here in northern Michigan,...
Ship Hits “Something” in Lake Ontario
The Coast Guard says a 689-foot ship hit “something underwater” in Lake Superior and started taking on water Saturday morning. The Coast Guard received a call at 6:53 a.m. that the bulk carrier Michipicoten, with a load of taconite, a low-grade iron ore, was taking on water about 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale, and it was listing 15 degrees. The Coast Guard then dispatched two helicopters from Traverse City, Michigan, and a boat from Bayfield, Wisconsin. They also coordinated with a National Park Service boat from Isle Royale to take 11 of the 22 crew members off the ship because of a fear of capsizing. No one was injured.
NMC board holds special meeting on Benzie County annexation project
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees met for a special meeting Tuesday to go over the Benzie County annexation project the college is moving forward with. This will allow Benzie County residents to attend NMC as in-district students and pay the college's lowest tuition rate.
Traverse City Whiskey Co. Launches Convenient Ready-to-Serve Old Fashioned Cocktails
This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC) has just introduced two exciting new products: ready-to-serve Old Fashioned cocktails available in 375ml bottles. These cocktails come in two variations, The Original and Cherry, each offering a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a classic drink.
Creative Collaborators of Leelanau: Cedar North at J2 Farms
Nestled on Kasson Road as it winds through the trees outside Cedar is a dynamic property called Cedar North. Part Airbnb, part artist residency, part gallery and artists’ studio, the space is an investment in the artist community and ecological landscape of Leelanau. Owned by husband and wife James...
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