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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.
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...
Morsels Owner Sentenced to Minimum Four Years in Prison
The owner of a downtown coffee shop arrested for using a hidden camera to spy on restroom users was sentenced to at least four years in prison Friday. Ed Witkowski, 49, pleaded no contest to multiple charges including using a computer to commit a crime, three counts of capturing/distributing images of an unclothed person, and lying to a police officer. Thirteenth Circuit Court Judge Charles Hamlyn sentenced Witkowski to concurrent sentences that will require him to serve at least four years in prison and praised the “bravery and quick thinking” of female employees who gave evidence that led to Witkowski’s arrest.
Up North Lowdown: All the deer
The state asked for solutions to its deer problem. Will any of them work?. Contributions this week from Ellie Katz, Izzy Ross and Claire Keenan-Kurgan. Ed Ronco is IPR's news director. Max Copeland is the local weekday host of All Things Considered on Interlochen Public Radio and the producer of...
Traverse City coffee shop owner sentenced to prison for recording women in bathroom
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The owner of a downtown Traverse City coffee shop will spend at least four years in prison for secretly recording women in the bathroom. Edward Witkowski, the owner of Morsels, was sentenced Friday to four to seven years for using a computer to commit a crime.
Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co.'s Cheesecake
Cool, creamy, and packed with summer flavors…that’s the M.O. for Great Lakes Chocolate & Dessert Co. when they’re putting together their Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake ($40). A classic vanilla bean cheesecake base gets a major seasonal upgrade with lemon zest and raspberry, a sweet graham cracker crust, plus fresh raspberries atop dollops of whipped cream. This yellow-and-pink treat even has a faint shimmer of edible glitter, making it almost too pretty to eat. The 8-inch cake can be pre-sliced into 12 pieces, each of which is plenty big and decadent for even the hungriest dessert lovers. Order ahead (one week in advance is recommended) by calling (231) 421-1226. See the full menu at greatlakeschocolate.co, and stop by their storefront at 819 S. Garfield Ave. in Traverse City to see what’s in the display case to go!
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...
Halyards for Healers
A free caregiver burnout-prevention program sets sail again in summer 2024. The lure of Grand Traverse Bay entices people to do more than dip their toes in the water…for Brendan O’Donnel, it inspired him to move his entire life Up North. “That’s what drew me to northern Michigan...
Laurentide Winery's Ruby Sipper
There's something about a bubbly cocktail on a hot summer day that just feels right, and Laurentide Winery’s signature Ruby Sipper wine cocktail ($8) fits the bill. Inspired by the fruity fun of warm-weather staples, like mimosas and slushies, this heat-beating quaff is low ABV and incorporates just three craft ingredients: the winery’s estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (which features notes of punchy herbs, a citrusy palette, and mineral-driven backbone), elderflower-infused tonic water, and a splash of ruby grapefruit simple syrup. It’s crisp, refreshing, and delightfully pink, and if you click your heels together three times (and add it to your tab), a second round might just appear! Get fizzy with one at Laurentide Winery, 56 French St. in Lake Leelanau. To browse their full bottle selection, check out laurentidewinery.com.
Nick Haness Earns Another WCHR Tricolor at Traverse City Horse Shows with Cavaletto Loma Z
The Perfect Products High Performance Hunter 3’9” Green Hunter division championed their winner on Thursday, with a familiar face taking home the top tricolor during World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. Nick Haness, who hails from Temecula, CA, and Cavaletto Loma Z, proved best throughout the division by winning all four classes over fences.
An added bonus: Manton's Johnigan to run track at Ferris State
MANTON — Zander Johnigan nearly regretted getting over those hurdles so well in practice. Just goofing around with his teammates one day last year, the recent Manton High School graduate looked a little too good hurdling. The Rangers were looking to fill those spots on the boys’ track and...
Election 2024: Candidate Q & A – Mark Luea
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....
Sheriff's office searches for vehicle that struck pedestrian
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office is searching for a vehicle they say struck a woman who was walking her dog. At 10:50 a.m. Thursday, the sheriff's office received a report that a pedestrian had been struck on M-22 near Overlook Road. The sheriff's office said...
Cherry, apple grower optimistic for new climate program
From north to south along West Michigan, sandy soils border the coast between Lake Michigan and the inland part of the state. Found in that region is Traverse City, Michigan, known as the “Cherry Capital of the World.”. Michigan produces about 70 percent of the country’s tart cherries, and...
Boyne Thunder powerboats' roar returns to Northern Michigan waters this weekend
BOYNE CITY — The powerboats of Boyne Thunder are set to roar across Lake Charlevoix this weekend, July 12-13. This popular event, which attracts thousands of spectators to Northern Michigan, kicks off in Boyne City and spans 150 miles through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor.
Elk and more coming to Kalkaska
KALKASKA – Nowadays motorists travelling between Kalkaska and Grayling on M-72 might catch a glimpse of an elk. And, soon, they will have the opportunity to touch one. Antlerberry Farms located about five miles east of Kalkaska currently has 18 elk and about four whitetail deer, along with several barnyard animals.
Versiti Blood Center makes emergency plea for donations
CHEBOYGAN — Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is sounding the alarm and making a plea for donations as the state faces a dangerously low blood supply. In a press release dated July 8, the organization said certain blood types have less than a day's worth of availability. They also noted that summer donations have dropped drastically, and are reaching a critical low.
Garfield Township issues water restrictions after hitting daily limit
TRAVERSE CITY — Garfield Township announced water restrictions exceeding the limit of five-million gallons of water per day. Notice was given that houses with even numbers need to use irrigation only on even days and odd numbers only on odd days. Township supervisor Chuck Korn said it’s one of many solutions put in place. “We have new meters that we’ve just installed for keeping track of water, and they give us electronic updates so we can monitor and see how things are trending,” said Korn. “We can see the numbers trending down, so we assume they are. And if somebody is blatantly violating, they’ll get a letter.” The restriction will remain in place until new contractual limits on water usage are approved by Traverse City.
Northern Michigan Fire Department first in state to become Certified Autism Center
KALKASKA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) --A Northern Michigan Fire Department is the first in the state to become a certified Autism Center. It's an accomplishment that hits close to home for one of the firefighters. "It feels pretty amazing. To be able to have this for our little community is amazing,"...
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...
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