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Anderson’s Market celebrates 30 years in Glen Arbor
Anderson’s Market is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary since Brad Anderson acquired “Steffen’s IGA” from Bill and Jen Heston in 1994. The grocery store will host a party in the parking lot on Sunday, May 19, from 2-5 pm and provide local beer from Short’s, homemade pulled pork sandwiches and bratwursts, Moomer’s Ice Cream, and live music — all while supplies last.
Looking Back: Telegraph repairs, temperance movement and tax debates
CHARLEVOIX — One hundred and fifty years ago, the May 16, 1874 Charlevoix Sentinel reported that “The cable across the Straits has been repaired.” A cable across the Straits of Mackinac? A quick internet search was no help, but it has to be assumed this was a telegraph cable, laid before 1874 and now not in top condition.
Good Day Northern Michigan, Wednesday, May 15
Child and Family Services of Northern Michigan provides help to children in Northern Michigan, Emma Smith shares more about programs offered. May is teen pregnancy prevention and awareness month. Generations Ahead and Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency announces a new tuition free infant toddler classroom at the Traverse City High School.
River Club Glen Arbor targets June opening, seeks workers
River Club Glen Arbor, located where the Crystal River turns and heads northeast toward The Homestead and Sleeping Bear Bay, has announced its grand opening in mid-June. The project of former advertising executive and current Lake Leelanau resident Mike Sheldon, the River Club will offer Mexican-inspired foods, signature drinks from the Caddy Shack bar, riverfront and sky deck seating, a concert stage, a landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course and a gift shop.
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.
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.
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.
Traverse Connect marks positive trends for local businesses and barriers to growth
Traverse City’s business sector is continuing to grow. That’s according to new data collected by Traverse Connect, the local chamber of commerce. Despite positive trends, businesses still marked staffing and housing as barriers for continued growth. Economic development officer Camille Hoisington said employers are relying on staff that...
Students dive into environmental education on Lake Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX — Three hundred sixth graders from Charlevoix County participated in the annual "Students Experience Lake Charlevoix" event on May 14 and 15. The excursion is organized by the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and supported by the Lake Charlevoix Association, the Beaver Island Boat Company and the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Company.
TC West hosts Kingsley in baseball and softball doubleheaders
TRAVERSE CITY -- The new Traverse City West athletic complex had its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with swarms of fans in attendance to check out all the games. That included baseball and softball doubleheaders featuring the Titans and visiting Kingsley. West won the baseball doubleheader with scores of...
Michigan State Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl, and Machetes in Traverse City Traffic Stop, 2 Men Arrested
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A traffic stop turned into a significant drug bust for Michigan State Police in Grand Traverse County when they arrested two men on a slew of charges including possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and two large machetes. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, at approximately...
Fresh Coast Creatives: Photographing indigenous quillwork with Minnie Wabanimkee
In this episode of Fresh Coast Creatives, Leslie Hamp talks to Native photographer Minnie Wabanimkee about her work as a photographer, her upcoming exhibit at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways this fall and the recent quillboxes she's photographed. Producer Leslie Hamp met up with Minnie Wabanimkee, at...
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