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National Principal Day: Todd Kulawiak of Buckley Community Schools
“He’s a very committed school administrator, so he has been with the district for 17 years. He’s our longest standing school administrator in the history of the school district. And so, his commitment is to the program as a whole, he’s really committed to bringing programs to the school for all students to be able to participate,” said Buckley Superintendent, Jessica Harrand.
Impact100 Traverse City Reveals 2024 Grant Total, Kicks Off New Funding Cycle
2024 will mark Impact100 Traverse City's biggest contribution yet to the northern Michigan community, the organization announced on Wednesday. Last fall, the local Impact100 chapter distributed $339,000 in grants. This year, the number will leap to $348,000, thanks to the organization’s growing number of members. Actual grant recipients will be announced in the fall.
Traverse City community rallies for year-round operation of homeless shelter
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- On Tuesday, Safe Harbor in Traverse City closed its doors for the season. Safe Harbor is a seasonal shelter for those experiencing homelessness. The shelter is more than a mile from where the majority of people without a house camp and they say making that...
Grand Traverse area organizations encourage people to participate in No Mow May
TRAVERSE CITY — Spring is in the air, and you might be thinking about getting the lawn mower back out. But if you’re looking for an excuse to wait a little longer, we’ve got the perfect one for you. Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden and the Grand Traverse Butterfly House and Bug Zoo are working together to promote No Mow May. One way they’re doing that is with yard signs. Watch our Good Day interview with the Children’s Garden No Mow May is a voluntary program that encourages people to set aside part or all of their yard and mow less often or not at all during May. This helps provide early season resources for bees and other pollinators and also gives our flying friends a much-needed snack after the dormant winter months.
Traverse City thrift store hopes for appraisal help with rockstar donation
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Thrift stores are pretty used to getting some unusual items donated. Usually, they know exactly what they are and can figure out what they are worth. But the Women's Resource Center Thrift Store in Traverse City has been sitting on a donation for a couple...
Wydaho Film Festival coming to Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY -- A new kind of film festival is debuting at the end of May in Traverse City: it’s the Wydaho Adventure Film Festival at the City Opera House and all proceeds go to benefit the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center and TART Trails. It’ll showcase two adventure films made in the Western Teton region of Idaho that are meant to inspire and educate. There will also be information tables set up at the event so that you can learn more about the organization’s you’re supporting. “If you are looking for a really cool, unique way to spend your Thursday and your Friday evening in Traverse City, definitely check out the adventure film festival, the unique set of films meant to inspire others” Says Madeline Saucedo with the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. “Plus, you’ll be supporting two nonprofits that make your community a better place to live, work and play.” The film festival is taking place on the evenings of May 30 and 31. You can get your tickets here.
Tents, sleeping bags and tarps distributed to those experiencing homelessness
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- With the Safe Harbor shelter closing for the season, those who stayed there are having to find a new place to sleep. For many, that means moving to places like The Pines, a nearby encampment for those experiencing homelessness. To help make the transition a...
Canna Zoned MLS
In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, where the complexities of licensing, property acquisition, and legal navigation can daunt even the most seasoned professionals, Canna Zoned MLS is a beacon of clarity and expertise. The post Canna Zoned MLS appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Good Day Northern Michigan, Wednesday, May 1
Today we’re talking about No Mow May and how you can help pollinators, as well as getting some coffee tips with MyNorth executive editor Cara McDonald at Higher Grounds Coffee Learning Lab in Traverse City. We also have a special feature on Todd Kulawiak of Buckley Community Schools and his positive impact on the community.
Firefighters unite on staffing issues at 55th Biennial Convention in Traverse City
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich.,(WPBN/WGTU) -- Hundreds of professional firefighters from across the state came to Traverse City for the 55th Biennial Convention. Park Place Hotel hosts the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union. The convention is held every two years to bring local firefighters together to share new ideas and address...
Leelanau’s Newest Business Is A Tribute To Local Family History; Plus Other Restaurant/Retail News
Wind the clock back a few decades or even a century, and the words “Dalzell Dairy” meant something in Leelanau County. For 75 years and three generations, Northport’s Dalzell family was synonymous with local milk deliveries – first to homes, then to retailers. Now, 31 years after the last Dalzell milkman hung up his bottles, the Dalzell Dairy brand is coming back in Leelanau County. Only this time, instead of Northport, it’s Suttons Bay; and instead of milk, it’s ice cream. The Leelanau Ticker has the scoop (pun very much intended) on this new business, and on a handful of other retail, restaurant, and business news from around the county.
Traverse City United top rival Petoskey on Senior Night
TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse City United lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night in a big way, racing out to an early lead, and cruising to a 14-6 victory over rival Petoskey on Wednesday evening. The United led just 3-2 at the end of the first quarter, but they were able to reel off five of the next six goals in the second quarter to extend that lead to 8-3. Petoskey would get a pair of goals later in the half to pull within three, but Traverse City’s Caleb Lewandowski scored a buzzer-beating goal at the end of the quarter to send the United into the locker room at the half with a 9-5 lead. Traverse City celebrated their 14-player senior class before the start of the game, the final home game of the regular season for the United, in what will be the last year for the program as a co-op between Traverse City Central and Traverse City West high schools. Traverse City United (5-4) travels to take on Pontiac Notre Dame Prep on Saturday, while Petoskey (8-2) hosts Sault Ste. Marie on Friday night.
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