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Traverse City teams win lacrosse postseason openers in doubleheader
TRAVERSE CITY -- The MHSAA lacrosse postseasons began on Friday night and Thirlby Field hosted a doubleheader for its two playoff teams. The Traverse City girls team made their postseason debut with a 12-10 win over Grand Haven as they advance to face Grandville next week. The TC United boys...
Softball Game Recap: Manton Gets the Win
Manton came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Cabrini Monarchs a 1-0 shutout on Saturday. For Cabrini's part, Brianna Manning was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result:...
Grand Traverse Pie Co.'s Fruits of Summer Pie
There’s a new pie in town, and it is, in a word, sweet. Grand Traverse Pie Company’s Fruits of Summer Pie features Rubel Michigan Blueberries grown at True Blue Farms in Southwest Michigan and Montmorency Michigan Cherries grown by the Sayler family in Williamsburg. And, of course, it’s topped with an oatmeal, cinnamon, and brown sugar crumb. The pie is a collaboration between the TC bakery and Pure Michigan, and together they plan to use the pie and its accompanying campaign to spotlight the importance of early childhood development by supporting initiatives at MI Kids Matter, a dedicated site with information, resources, and programs to take families from pregnancy through age five and beyond. Find the pie—available in 6-inch and 9-inch sizes—at Grand Traverse Pie Company locations in Traverse City and other Michigan locales. gtpie.com.
Grand Traverse County to purchase 200-acre former scout camp for public park
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. -- A historic scout camp in Northern Michigan may soon begin a new chapter as a public outdoor recreation space. Grand Traverse County has made an offer to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy to purchase the former Camp Greilick property, officials announced this week. The offer is awaiting approval from the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy board.
'Who's going to get left behind?': East Bay Flats residents search for new housing
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- East Bay Flats in Traverse City has been touted as one of the city's solutions to addressing homelessness. Previous Reports: Pilot arrangement to help bring more affordable housing to Traverse City. Goodwill Northern Michigan bought the apartments, and Traverse City commissioners approved giving $360,000 to...
Music by Request with the NWMI Arts & Culture Summit!
On May 7, 2024, arts and culture leaders from around the region gathered for the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit which was presented by the Northwest Michigan Arts and Culture Network. Interlochen Public Radio was there, and summit attendees were invited to request music for this episode. View the...
Traverse City Horse Shows Hopes to Woo Local Visitors
Most locals have heard or read about one of the region’s most nationally prominent events, but the vast majority of them haven’t experienced it for themselves. Organizers hope that changes this year. What's now known as Traverse City Horse Shows in Acme Township has been around since 2015,...
Get an inside look at the sheering process at Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm & Boutique
Get an inside look at the sheering process at Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm & Boutique. Tis’ the season for Alpaca sheering and if you’ve ever wondered what this process looks like, well you’re in luck! Our Lifestyle Reporter, Rachel Rademacher took us out to Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm & Boutique to learn more about what goes into this annual shearing.
County commissioners approve purchase of former Camp Greilick property
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- On Wednesday, Grand Traverse County commissioners approved the purchase of the former Camp Greilick property. The commissioners approved plans to purchase the property, which covers 196 acres of land, for $3 million. There are plans in place to turn the property in to a...
Traverse City West hold ribbon cutting for new facilities
TRAVERSE CITY - Traverse City West high school held a ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon for their new athletic fields. The soccer, softball and baseball teams couldn’t play home games for the past year, but with the new fields that is a thing of the past. TC West has also built a new concession stand and locker room area for officials. The school’s athletic director, Jason Carmien was happy about the new opportunities for the students. “Our seniors are really happy that they get to spend their last year back at their home place. Coaches are happy because practices can take place every day and it’s really been a game changer for us to have an entrance with ticketing, concessions, bathroom. We have changing rooms for our umpires and referees. The upgrades have been tremendous, and we really want to thank everybody that had a hand in it. It’s been it’s been pretty awesome,” said Carmien.
Traverse City installs camera at Pines to protect sanitary services
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City administrative staff have long acknowledged that solving homelessness here isn't going to happen overnight. However, the city is taking smaller steps to ensure an area known as "the Pines" is safe for those who live there with sanitary services. The Pines is an area where people experiencing homelessness camp.
TC DDA Updates: CEO Search, Farmers Market Move, Parking Agreement
Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members are expected to go into closed session Friday to narrow a field of executive director candidates to 3-4 to be interviewed for downtown’s top position. Board members will also vote to approve an updated contract with SEEDS to run the Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – which will move to Rotary Square in July for the rest of the season due to the Grandview Parkway reconstruction – and vote to mutually terminate the DDA’s parking management agreement with the City of Traverse City, clearing the way for the city to take over parking.
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