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Susan Carter, age 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens. She was born on April 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Russell W. and Pearl E. Alles. Susan grew up in Detroit alongside her siblings Virginia, Russell, Judith, and Nancy. In...
Veterans Drive Reconstruction Starts July 22; More City Projects on Deck
The City of Traverse City will kick off a major reconstruction project on Veterans Drive on July 22, which will close the road to through traffic until October. The Ticker has the latest on that and other project work, including the Grandview Parkway reconstruction, upcoming maintenance projects on Lot C and the TART Trail, and pipe replacement work in city neighborhoods.
Traverse City kicks off Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22
TRAVERSE CITY — The city of Traverse City’s contractor, M&M Excavating, will begin the Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22, officials said Friday. The project limits will be on Veterans Drive between Fourteenth and the city limits (just south of Fairlane Drive), and is anticipated to be complete in mid-October, weather permitting. “We are pleased to begin the much-needed reconstruction of Veterans Drive, incorporating improved stormwater solutions and enhanced mobility features. We are grateful that our MPO status has enabled the City to secure the necessary funding for this important project,” said city engineer Anne Pagano. - Pavement removal: Existing pavements, selective sidewalks, and sections of curb will be removed to facilitate new pavement, water service replacements and other upgrades.
Northern Michigan man accused of making terrorist threats to business, law enforcement
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Prosecutors have charged a Grand Traverse County man with four counts of false report/threat of terrorism after he allegedly threatened numerous people last month. According to UpNorthLive, Jeffrey Topous Jr. 33, was arrested while riding his bike along Boardman Lake trail as part of an investigation that began on June 26.
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Three Weekend Festivals July 18-21
First up is the Cadillac Festival of the Arts, July 18-20 in Cadillac City Park (and other areas in town). Experience the Phyllis Olson art fair, floral demonstrations, music and dance performances, and eats from Taste of Cadillac vendors. (cadillacmichigan.com/cadillac-festival-of-the-arts) Next is the Northern Michigan Lavender Festival, held at McCormick Farmz in Wolverine on July 20 from 10am-6pm. Four local farms will offer lavender crafts, a market, U-cut in the field, and plenty of food, drinks, and tunes. (mccormickfarmz.com) And last but not least, catch the start of the AuSable River Festival in Grayling, which opens with a classic car and truck show on July 20 and then rolls into a weeklong celebration with a Hurry Up & Paddle HUP Race, a cornhole tournament, a duck derby, a dozen musical guests, and more fun. (ausableriverfest.com)
Traverse City church members paint mural with biblical message
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- If you've driven by the intersection of Garfield Ave. and Front Street in Traverse City recently, you may have noticed a colorful change. A huge mural is being painted on the side of the Faith Reformed Church's building. The project is being directed by an...
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No body, partial body contact advisories issued for Traverse City beaches
TRAVERSE CITY — After water sampling conducted on Wednesday, July 10, the Grand Traverse County Health Department issued advisories at several beaches. Out of 11 beaches tested, seven had E. coli levels above the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) standard for water quality. A no body contact advisory was issued for: A partial body contact advisory was issued for:
A Brief History of FishPass
Project plans, legal battles, and the 2024 groundbreaking. After many years of planning (and a few more years of legal wrangling), a state-of-the-art scientific facility has broken ground in Traverse City. But what exactly is FishPass? What will it do and why is it here? What will it mean for...
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