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First Lady Biden to visit Middleville, Traverse City for community and political events
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. — First Lady Jill Biden will be in Middleville Wednesday to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture's summer nutrition programs for area children during a 10:30 a.m. event, White House officials announced Tuesday. As part of her "Joining Forces" initiative, Dr. Biden will also visit Hidden Helpers...
Law enforcement increase patrol presence during National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Last week, we introduced you to Traverse City Police's motorcycle team. It got us thinking about the other special patrols used during the National Cherry Festival, both on land and out on the water. "We want to be ready to go if somebody needs us...
First Lady Jill Biden to speak in Middleville while visiting Michigan
MIDDLEVILLE, Mich. (WILX) - First Lady Jill Biden is still in Michigan and plans to speak at an event in Middleville. The First Lady will visit the YMCA on Wednesday afternoon to discuss summer nutrition programs for children. Later, she will travel to Traverse City to participate in a community event.
Two Michigan Resorts in Running for Best Wine Country Hotel in the U.S.
Want to take a trip to wine country? Two Michigan resorts are being honored among the best wine country hotels in the nation. Northern Michigan and the Michigan lake shore are getting recognized more and more as excellent wine regions. Areas around the Great Lakes, carved out by glaciers, have...
First Lady Jill Biden visits Traverse City for campaign event
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was in Traverse City on Wednesday for a campaign event and a special stop. While here, she helped kick off the 45th Democratic-coordinated campaign office. The office is dedicated to mobilizing, training and recruiting volunteers for the Biden campaign. The...
Record number of volunteers helping during National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Cherry Festival is seeing a record number of volunteers this year. Throughout the eight days of the festival, 2,800 volunteers will be helping keep events running smooth. Forecast: Rain moves out Wednesday morning, mostly sunny skies by afternoon. The Traverse City Figure Skating...
This Unassuming Restaurant In Michigan Has A Prime Rib That’s Absolutely To Die For
There’s a culinary gem hiding in the charming streets of Kalkaska, Michigan. Tucked away in this tranquil town lies Trout Town Tavern & Eatery, a modest establishment that serves up prime rib so good it might just change your life. Those who have discovered this hidden treasure rave about...
Smokey Bear, now 80, to headline National Cherry Festival as icon's message brings controversy
One of America’s best-known — and most beloved — bears, after teddy, that is, is set to appear at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City this week as the marshal of the Cherry Royale Parade on Saturday, and before that, in the sky, as a huge, hot air balloon. The Smokey Bear...
Northern Michigan man dies after crashing van, landing in Manistee River
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI -- A 58-year-old Interlochen man died Tuesday following a crash that took place around 3:30 p.m. in Springville Township. According to the Wexford County Sheriff, the man appears to have lost control of the van he was driving and hit a guardrail before landing in the Manistee River.
The Royal Fashion Show & Cherry Luncheon is back after a 2-year hiatus
After a 2-year hiatus, the Royal Fashion Show & Cherry Luncheon is back at The National Cherry Festival. It’s an event that brings the community together to showcase the wonderful local fashion and boutiques found in downtown Traverse City. The Show featured 10 different local shops and the models on the runway included The National Cherry Festival Queen and her 2024 court. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and enjoy locally made food.
Blue Angels' Jet No. 5 was reportedly damaged after hitting a seagull
This story has been updated to identify the correct Blue Angel jet that was damaged. Blue Angels Jet No. 5 was briefly taken out of commission during their performance at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday. According to a report from UpNorthLive, the jet was damaged after it struck a...
DDA Poised to Scuttle Retail Incubator
A planned retail incubator in downtown Traverse City could be dead on arrival after the TC Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) finance committee voted Tuesday to recommend scuttling the project to the DDA board. That recommendation – which the board will consider at its July 19 meeting – comes amid concerns about funding and staffing the incubator and its long-term viability given the uncertain future of TIF 97.
Special Cherry Kids Day held in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Children and individuals with physical and developmental challenges were welcomed to the National Cherry Festival for some fun and games on Wednesday. Dozens of children and their families came to the Open Space Park for Special Cherry Kids Day. There were games, art activities, face...
First Lady Stops at GT Commons, King Orchards in TC Visit
First Lady Jill Biden visited northern Michigan Wednesday, making stops at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons to launch a new Democratic coordinated campaign office in Traverse City and meeting with staff and customers at King Orchards in Central Lake. Biden arrived at Cherry Capital Airport at 1pm and was...
Need a family activity? Check out the National Cherry Festival’s Kids Club
Families can enjoy an array of activities tailored for children of every age group at the National Cherry Festival’s Kids Club. Their family-friendly events will spark joy and creativity and turn into long-lasting memories.
Staying cool in Cherry Republic’s Fourth of July Parade bear suit
Connor Ciolek considers it an honor to wear Cherry Republic’s “Boomer” bear costume in the Glen Arbor Fourth of July parade, which gathers in Glen Haven in the morning and departs for downtown around noon. Ciolek, age 20 and a rising junior at Michigan State, is the...
Democrats’ Anxiety on Display as Jill Biden Opens Michigan Campaign Office
Jill Biden, the first lady, sought to reassure a roomful of Michigan Democrats on Wednesday that her husband was up to the job and that he could still win a second term in the White House despite a rocky debate performance last week. Not all of them were convinced. “Because...
Once solidly red, northwest Michigan offers fighting chance for Democrats
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Less than a decade ago, northwest Michigan Democrats considered themselves lucky if they found people willing to run for offices, let alone win them. Demographic shifts, local organizing efforts and friendlier legislative maps have since opened doors for Democrats: the once reliably conservative counties of Grand Traverse and Benzie joined neighboring Leelanau County in becoming more competitive.
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