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Election 2024: Candidate Q & A – Kelly J. Clark
Election season is upon us! I’ve sent out a list of questions to all the candidates running for office in Peninsula Township, and I’ll be publishing them here on the Gazette in the order they’re received. Candidates include:. Supervisor: Kelly J. Clark, Maura Sanders. Clerk: Rebecca W....
Interlochen’s Crown Jewel: How a Northern Michigan Arts School Helped Forge a Pop Star
Pictured: Juel Kilcher, aka Jewel, at Interlochen Center for the Arts in the early 1990s. In the spring of 1992, an Alaskan teenager named Juel Kilcher walked across the stage at Kresge Auditorium and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy. Four years later, she had a top-five album on the Billboard 200. On Monday, August 5, Kilcher—now known better by her mononymous stage name, Jewel—will take the stage at Kresge once more, this time for a sold-out, co-headlining show with Melissa Etheridge.
Fire breaks out on barge before fireworks finale in Traverse City
— TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Thousands of people watched the 4th of July fireworks show in Traverse City. UpNorthLive received photos and videos from bystanders who witnessed a fire start on the barge the fireworks were being launched from in West Grand Traverse Bay. Bruce Tyree, the owner and...
Do You Know About Pizza Hut Classic? Michigan Has 5 Retro Restaurants
These iconic Pizza Hut restaurants appear to have been untouched over time!. Same classic look. Same classic pizza. For those Millennials looking relive their Book It! glory days, here's your chance:. Have you ever heard of a Pizza Hut- Classic?. Described by some as "nostalgic Americana at its best" these...
Extra Food for Our Pets with Hoop's Pet Food Pantry
Hoop's Pet Food Pantry of Traverse City helps supply more than 400 pets with food each month. The pantry operates out of Square Deal Country Store (900 Woodmere Ave) from 11am-2pm the first and third Saturdays of the month, offering pet food to neighbors and their furry friends in need. The pantry just announced several big wins: Thanks to a grant from the Oleson Foundation, they will be able to purchase a trailer to help transport and distribute food. They also received funding from the Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation to support pet food purchases to keep the pantry stocked. The organization is volunteer run and primarily relies on community donations to achieve their mission of “neighbors helping neighbors keep people with their pets.” Learn more at hoopspfp.org.
Lille Opera Chorus: 'Don Giovanni'
Hear Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Don Giovanni" on Classical IPR on Saturday at 1 p.m. This production is being presented by the Lille Opera house at the Opéra de Lille, France, under the baton of Emmanuelle Haïm. COMPOSER: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. LIBRETTO: Lorenzo Da Ponte. VENUE: Opéra de Lille,...
Three Natural Beauty Brands Up North
Get to know the products at Bloom Wildcraft, Bee Joyful, and Little Beauty Kitchen. The explosion of beauty and skincare products appearing in stores, ads, and all over social media can make deciding what to buy feel like a full-time job. And with all the new products constantly coming onto the market, it can be overwhelming to choose items that are safe and natural, but effective too.
Young NCF festivalgoers compete in the annual ‘Diaper Derby’
The National Cherry Festival’s Annual Diaper Derby was a success despite the gloomy weather. Parents, babies, and toddlers gathered at F&M Park for exciting competitions amongst the youngest festival goers. It was open to kids ages 3 and under and was split into 2 different categories, baby crawling and toddler trotting dependent on age and skill level.
10 Souvenir Shop Finds
Skip the T-shirt and opt for a memorable memento at Nifty Things. When summer arrives in northern Michigan, you can count on a few things: the sun and beach, road construction, and tourists. Welcoming visitors is part of our Up North identity, and really, it’s a vital part of our economy. Perhaps the most dependent are our souvenir shops that line downtowns and stock their shelves for the post-Memorial Day rush.
Car Crash City: Are Vehicle Accidents On The Rise In Northern Michigan?
“Traffic alert.” “Blocking accident.” “Please seek an alternate route.”. If you follow the Grand Traverse 911 page on Facebook, then you’ve probably seen these phrases become an almost daily part of your news feed. There have been so many of these types of bulletins in Traverse City lately that locals have started to wonder whether the area is seeing a historically high number of car crashes in 2024. With peak summer traffic upon us, The Ticker crunched the numbers to find out what’s happening on our local roads – and whether it’s business as usual or a change of trends.
Samsara Southeastern Asian Cuisine's Laab
We're all for a versatile meal in the summer, and the Laab ($12) at Samsara Southeastern Asian Cuisine in Traverse City is about to be your new go-to! This fresh and citrusy chicken salad, which staff has lovingly nicknamed “Laotian ceviche,” features a base of steamed and minced poultry, pan-fried with whole lime and mixed with ground rice powder. Next come the veggies, which rotate seasonally and often feature traditional flavors like onion, shallot, mint, and chili powder. From there, the whole thing’s garnished with romaine and cucumber and served in crisp cabbage cups, the perfect vessel for scooping bite after brimming bite straight into your mouth! Dip it, spread it, and definitely share it—just don’t forget to take your leftovers! Enjoy a plate at Samsara Southeast Asian Cuisine in Chums Corners at 4025 Chums Village Dr. in Traverse City. (231) 486-6155; @samsaratvc.
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