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Historic Glen Arbor Cemetery hosts fifth annual Memorial Ceremony
See 67 newly placed headstones placed on formerly unknown and unmarked graves at the historic Glen Arbor Cemetery on Friday, May 24. Previously, 13 marked graves were the only ones known to be there. Then, one year ago, Glen Arbor Township employed ground-penetrating radar (GPR), revealing 75 unmarked graves and a “potter’s field” which holds additional remains.
Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City helps beautify Open Space Park
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City's Open Space is now adorned with cherries and dates, none of which you can actually eat. They're made up of flowers planted by the Friendly Garden Club of Traverse City. The cherries are of course an homage to the Cherry Capital and the...
Witness in stalking case shares home with accused, feels trapped and threatened
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Kalkaska County man is in the middle of a 13th Circuit Court case in Grand Traverse County. Robert Mazur is accused of stalking his ex-wife, violating a personal protection order against him. Mazur's case made it to the circuit court level with the...
Feedback sought on how to address child care needs in northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- There aren't enough child care options in northwest Michigan; that's what a coalition presented Tuesday morning at a showcase in Traverse City. The goal is to wrap up a regional plan to address this crisis. There's a push to come up with practical solutions, meaning...
Judge who sentenced Larry Nassar to speak on empowering survivors at Traverse City event
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ingham County Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina is best known for being the judge who sentenced Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor convicted of sexually assaulting female athletes. Judge Aquilina gave 150 victims the chance to testify about Nassar's abuse in court. She spoke...
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Pest’ by Michael Cisco
Stefen Holtrey of Brilliant Books in Traverse City, Mich., has a title for readers who love to be surprised by something experimental and new. He’s a big fan of Michael Cisco, whose work is generally classified as weird or speculative fiction but whose novels vary wildly in style. A philosophical writer who tends toward a horror lens, his work regularly defies genres in ways Holtrey finds delightful.
Women’s Resource Center invites Judge Aquilina, who sentenced Larry Nassar, to speak
TRAVERSE CITY — On Thursday, May 23, the honorable Judge Rosemarie Aquilina joined the Women Resource Center in Traverse to help raise the voices of survivors of sexual assault. “Everybody needs to be able to talk in their own time without any pressure,” said Ingham County 30th Circuit Court Judge Rosemary Aquilina. “It’s really up to them. But they need to know that there are qualified people who will help.” She is best known as the judge who sentenced Larry Nassar in the USA Gymnastics sex scandal. In the landmark trial Aquilina allowed over 150 victims to present personal testimony. “For my 20 years on the bench, I’ve always let everybody speak,” says Aquilina. “That was not unique to me. They put it in writing that 125 could speak. And I said, ‘That’s not my agreement. I meant and I said, everyone.’
Beer Olympics coming to Right Brain Brewery
TRAVERSE CITY - You’ve heard about the olympics, but what if beer was involved? Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City is hosting their very first Beer Olympics on June 2nd. Teams of 4 will go head to head in a series of beer related challenges like a keg carry, flip cup, sample tray carry and more. Winners will get some goodies from right brain and, of course, bragging rights. “I think it’s important to get people involved in supporting local businesses, says Right Brain Brewery Pub Manager Ashley Sorvisto. “It’ll be a fun athletic event as well. You can come out, get active and drink some beer. it’s accessible to anybody. Anybody can participate, no matter your skill level or athletic abilities. However, there will be some challenges.” Anyone wishing to participate needs to sign up by June 1st and its $25 dollars per person.
Munson Healthcare receives major donation for cardiac catheterization lab
TRAVERSE CITY - A generous donation to Munson Healthcare’s cardiac catheterization lab. Bob and Pauline Young gave $1 million to honor the memory of their son Mike, who they lost back in 2021 due to a cardiac related incident. The donation will be used for new cutting edge technology in the lab and now a sign crafted from koa wood hangs near the lab, a tribute to mike’s love for the Hawaiian islands and woodworking. “Bob and Pauline truly embody the powerful impact that philanthropy can have on a community,” says Munson Healthcare Chief Development Officer Debra Henderson. “Their generosity, their commitment to health care. It has played a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver exceptional health care, and especially cardiac care to northern Michigan.” Heart disease is the leading causes of death among adults in the United States and it’s important to maintain your cardiac health.
If you could run in the Bayshore Marathon for free, which event would you choose?
This year's Bayshore Marathon is practically here!. If you were able to participate in the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City for free, which event would you choose?. Let us know what you think by casting your vote and leaving a comment!
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