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Judge halts preliminary exam in Rebecca Park case over alleged issues with discovery documents

CADILLAC — The continuation of the preliminary exam in the murder case of Rebecca Park and her unborn son was stopped after an emergency motion for adjournment was granted by 84 th District Judge Corey Wiggins on Nov. 9. Attorneys for the defendants, Cortney Bartholomew and her husband Bradly Bartholomew, “pointed out problems with inconsistent numbering of the discovery documents and exhibits they’ve received from the prosecution,” according to MLive. Attorney Harry Mihas, representing Bradly Bartholomew, told MLive that “the attorney team noticed problems Sunday night and filed an emergency motion for adjournment. Mihas also filed a motion to dismiss the case [Nov. 9] in the courtroom.” Rebecca Park, who was 22 years old and 38 weeks pregnant, was reported missing Nov. 3, 2025, from Cortney Bartholomew’s home in Boon Township in Wexford County. Cortney Bartholomew was Rebecca’s biological mother. Bradly Bartholomew had no biological relation to Park. After an extensive search, Park’s remains were found in the Manistee National Forest on Nov. 25, 2025. Park’s father said he was the person who found her body with a search party while he was out looking for her on a two-track near Bartholomew’s home. The whereabouts of Park’s baby’s remains are

Wexford County, MI · 7h

9&10 News

Northern Michigan residents offered free American flag replacements

Residents in Traverse City and Cadillac can receive free replacement American flags through a program expanding to communities across the country.

Traverse City, MI · 11h

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This Traverse City Michigan Consignment Shop Hides Designer Fashion And Unique Furniture

New inventory lands at this little shop every single day. The floor displays get a fresh shuffle every week, so the racks you saw last Tuesday are already old news. The mix keeps things lively. Designer labels hang near vintage finds, and small furniture pieces share space with eclectic home decor.

Traverse City, MI · 2d

9&10 News

Fish trapped at Tippy Dam will be relocated to the Manistee River

Consumers Energy is partnering with the Great Lakes Environmental Center to relocate fish trapped in the tumble bay at Tippy Dam in Wellston.

Wellston, MI · 11h

everafterinthewoods.com

After Drawing Over 120 Vendors, This Northern Michigan Barn Market Returns In 2027

I went looking for vintage treasures and somehow ended up mentally rearranging my entire living room. That’s the trouble with a good antique market: everything looks like it belongs in your house, even when your house strongly disagrees. Traverse City’s annual fall market has already wrapped up for 2026,...

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Interlochen businesses TCH Gear and Blue Vase Books see rebound as U.S. 31 reopens

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Months and months and $32 million later, traffic is now rolling once again on U.S. 31 near Interlochen. The massive project stretched over two calendar years and led to a long detour for drivers and some struggles for nearby businesses. They now have a...

Interlochen, MI · 1d

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'It's unfair': Garfield Township pushes back against regional plan to consolidate homeless shelters

Northwest Michigan’s plan to address homelessness has been long in the works, but now is facing pushback. The plan is to consolidate two large shelters into one 24/7/365 shelter to coordinate services, create more cost-efficient shelter operations and increase bed capacity. The problem? Leaders in Garfield Township — where...

Traverse City, MI · 2d

9&10 News

Sewer line replacement near South Airport Road will cause traffic Delays

Garfield Township and the Department of Public Works are preparing to replace a failing sewer line near South Airport Road and Park Drive. The project, expected to take about three weeks, is scheduled to begin between Nov. 9 and Nov. 12, 2026.

Grand Traverse County, MI · 18h

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Traverse City's Olshove Wins 2026 Iceman Cometh Challenge

More than 6,100 cyclists from across the country and around the world participated in the Iceman Cometh Challenge on Saturday, but the men's pro category was won by a hometown participant. Kyan Olshove, 24, of Traverse City, took home the overall victory in the 30-mile, point-to-point course. Alexey Vermeulen of...

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Lansing State Journal

Traverse City Coast Guard helicopter rescues sailor off Wisconsin

The U.S. Coast Guard said a helicopter crew based in Traverse City helped rescue a man whose sailboat became stranded on Green Bay island southeast of Menominee, Michigan, at about 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The Coast Guard said the man, who was not identified in a release, was rescued by the helicopter crew and was transported to Menominee Regional Airport, where he then was transferred to emergency medical services for treatment of hypothermia. “This rescue reflects the coordination and professionalism of our Coast Guard crews and watchstanders,” said Gregory Grubbs, command duty officer of the Coast Guard Great Lakes District Command Center. “As conditions on the Great Lakes become increasingly unpredictable this time of year, we remind boaters to check weather forecasts before getting underway, ensure their vessels and safety equipment are in working order, and always have a reliable means of communicating in an emergency. The man radioed a mayday call at about 6:08 p.m. Saturday after his 28-foot sailboat lost power. The man reported high winds and concerns that his vessel could capsize. The sailboat became disabled after its battery died approximately 11 miles northwest of the Sturgeon Bay Canal in Wisconsin, the Coast Guard said. The

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We Are Grand Rapids

Jeopardy! Gave Michigan Some Love This Week

Traverse City was featured in the “U.S. ‘City’ Cities” category. See the clue and the answer.

Traverse City, MI · 2d

UpNorthLive.com

State commission backs Bergman’s PLOWS Act, would exempt snowplows from diesel rules

MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ahead of the winter season, the State Transportation Commission is making some changes before snow hits the roads, now classifying snowplows as emergency vehicles. The approved resolution supports federal legislation introduced by Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) as H.R. 8782, calling for the Protecting Lifesaving Operations During Winter...

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More than 6,000 mountain bikers compete in the Iceman Cometh Challenge

What is the economic impact of the Iceman Cometh Challenge on Michigan?. Why is the Iceman Cometh Challenge considered a unique mountain bike race?. KALKASKA AND GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTIES, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- More than 6,000 mountain bike racers from around the world competed in the Iceman Cometh Challenge here in northern Michigan.

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River Wall, Airport Tree Agreement, Meeting Times & More on Commission Agenda

Commissioners tonight (Monday) will discuss options for addressing a deteriorating retaining wall along the Boardman River in the 100-block alley of Front Street downtown. The wall has been rated as in “serious” condition, requiring both short-term emergency repairs and long-term solutions that could include removing the wall entirely and naturalizing the riverbank – significantly reducing alley parking.