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NPS project to add M-109 entrance turn lanes to Sleeping Bear Dune Climb entrance begins July 8
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A permit project by the National Park Service (NPS) will add left- and right-turn lanes on M-109 at the Dune Climb entrance (Hunter Road) at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. County:. Leelanau. Highway:. M-109 Closest city:. Glen Haven. Start date:. Monday, July 8, 2024. Estimated...
Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady, lands in West Michigan Tuesday to campaign for husband
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The First Lady will visit Pennsylvania before flying to Michigan later Tuesday evening. The Office of the First Lady said Jill Biden will take part in a Congressional Hispanic Caucus on the road in Allentown, Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon. Then, it'll be wheels up for Biden....
Dr. Jill Biden spotlights summer nutrition programs amid debate over president's future
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited West Michigan Wednesday, making two stops in Middleville and Traverse City. Her visit comes amidst controversy surrounding husband Joe Biden's performance during the presidential debate. Many people are concerned about President Biden's capabilities to run for a second term, some...
Interlochen man dies after van smashes through guardrail, lands in river
MESICK — A fatal crash closed eastbound and westbound M-115 between Hodenpyl Dam Road and M-37 in Wexford County. According to a press release from the Wexford County Sheriff’s Department, at about 3:28 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of W. M-115 and Simmons Street at the Manistee River in Springville Township.
Northern Michigan women participate in first all-female 'honor flight'
Jul. 5—TRAVERSE CITY — The nation’s first all-female honor flight recently returned from Washington, D.C. Aboard were 22 veterans from northern Michigan. “This event was a remarkable experience!” said Page Sikes, a retired Army Lt. Colonel who lives in Leelanau County. “The overwhelming outpouring of support at the airport ... brought me to tears.
Catch a giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon in Michigan this week
A giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon will visit Michigan this week. The face of fire prevention will soar above the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The balloon – a so-called “special shape” featuring Smokey’s face and signature ranger hat – will be inflated in the late afternoon each day at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
Blue Angel leaves Northern Michigan air show early after seagull damages engine
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – One of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels was briefly damaged over the weekend after it contacted a seagull. UpNorthLive reports the incident occurred during the team’s performance at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City on June 29. Officials told the TV station the...
Peter Garthe celebrates 35 years of selling National Cherry Festival pins
If you’ve ever bought a pin at the National Cherry Festival, there’s a good chance you’ve met Peter Garthe. Some even refer to him as the festival’s mascot. “I’ve been selling pins for 35 years now. I love selling pins at the Cherry Festival. And three years from now, my goal is 300,000 pins and 1 million dollars. Then I could retire there,” said Peter Garthe.
Blue Angels jet makes safe landing in Traverse City after bird strike
TRAVERSE CITY — Fat Albert, the aircraft that is responsible for carrying the team’s equipment and maintenance, had to make an unexpected trip to Pensacola, Florida, after a Blue Angels jet had a bird strike during Saturday’s National Cherry Festival Air Show. National Cherry Festival Air Show director Christian Smith said, “I’m sure you know, the most prolific aerial parties for the National Cherry Festival Air Show are the seagulls. They are abundance down over the water. And unfortunately, we did lose one on Saturday during the air show, but the show went on as scheduled.” The jet landed safely in Traverse City after the bird strike. And even though it seems major to the crowds, the team prepares for moments like this, as they say bird strikes happen more often than one might think. Smith said, “Bird strikes are actually fairly common, not only just in the aviation industry, but in transportation in general. I would venture to guess there’s 100 times more bird strikes on the ground in a car than there are in the airplanes in the sky. But generally speaking, they are not too big of a deal or a major occurrence.”
Traverse City approves new, scaled-back social district to boost neighborhood
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An area where you can walk around and enjoy an alcoholic beverage in Traverse City was approved by the city commission Monday night. But it took a lot of reworking where the boundaries should be to get enough "yes" votes. The idea of having...
NMC nursing graduate passes NCLEX-RN
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College nursing graduate Patricia Atalig has joined the long list of NMC students who have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses or NCLEX-RN. Nursing graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN to be able to practice nursing. The exam tests the knowledge, skills, and abilities of nursing graduates to certify that they can apply entry-level nursing practices correctly.
Mancelona to host six free music concerts this summer
MANCELONA – Mancelona Chamber of Commerce has announced six live music concerts have been scheduled for this summer. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, with Yankee Station. Comprised of four men and one woman, this energized band plays the songs of popular artists and has entertained at northern Michigan venues for more than 30 years.
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...
Michigan’s 2025 budget includes $1M for Traverse City’s FishPass project
TRAVERSE CITY — $1,000,000 from Michigan’s 2025 budget will go to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) to support the construction of FishPass in Traverse City. “We are thrilled to receive this investment,” said Dr. Marc Gaden, GLFC executive secretary. “While FishPass is in Traverse City, it is a project for everyone – having a positive impact all over the Great Lakes and beyond – and we are honored to accept this support from the State of Michigan.” The project is the final piece of a more than 20-year project on the Boardman/Ottaway River to reconnect it with the Great Lakes. After legal challenges and other obstacles, the project broke ground in May. FishPass will replace the failing Union Street Dam with a new barrier that allows the GLFC to let through desirable fish like sturgeon and trout while blocking harmful invaders like sea lamprey. “FishPass will be great for the health of the river,” said Traverse City Manager Liz Vogel, “but it will also be great for the people of our region. This investment will help make possible a safe, green, accessible public space in the heart of our downtown.”
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