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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.
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,"...
Traverse City Horse Shows part of full time equestrian experience for area teenager
TRAVERSE CITY -- Since she was the age of five being around horses in northern Michigan is what Stella Bonanni says made her most comfortable. Now at 16-years-old she spends her summers in the area competing in Traverse City Horse Shows but during the rest of the year she commits to the sport by living in Florida and going to school remotely.
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...
Traverse City church hosts event to create dresses and pants for children in South Africa
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Patchwork Ministry hosted an event to help clothe children in South Africa at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Traverse City. The sewing ministry made over 125 dresses for girls and 75 pairs of pants for boys in different sizes. The group collaborated with...
Property Watch: Build Your Dream on Lake Leelanau
When the inventory is already extremely low, maybe the best bet is to build your dream home. What better place to do it than this 2-acre lot on South Lake Leelanau? Located on a private road, the property offers 300 feet of equally private frontage on one of the region's most storied lakes. While the natural setting is stunning, the listing touts the availablity of "modern conveniences" like high-speed internet and natural gas.
Fife Lake Springfield Fire Department Undergoes Autism Training, Becomes Certified Autism Center™
FIFE LAKE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly announces that Fife Lake Springfield Fire Department has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, a testament to their commitment to serving and supporting the autism community. "Firefighters...
The Interlochen Collection: Teen composers
In this episode of the Interlochen Collection, it's a program of music written by composers when they were in their teens. Composers include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Dmitri Shostakovich and even Jonathan Bailey Holland when he was a student at Interlochen. Music heard in this program. Felix Mendelssohn, A Midsummer Night’s...
'Idyllic and beautiful': Interlochen's WYSO inspires conductor Matthew Straw
Matthew Straw is the newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Opéra National du Rhin (Strasbourg National Opera Studio) in France. He is also conducting Interlochen's World Youth Symphony Orchestra this weekend in a program of classic and contemporary works. Under Straw’s baton, the ensemble will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s...
Boyne Falls man arrested on multiple human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct charges
CHARLEVOIX — Gabriel Blackledge, 23, of Boyne Falls was arrested by Charlevoix County Sheriff’s deputies on July 8 on multiple charges involving human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct. The affidavit of probable cause contains testimony from the victims — five girls who were all 15 or younger during...
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