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Grand Traverse Band Announce Second Round Of Revenue Distribution Grants For 2024
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians (GTB) has announced its second distribution of gaming revenues for 2024. (The first round is detailed here.) The disbursal of funds gives a total of $643,166.36 to 31 local units of government, including several in Grand Traverse County. Twice a year,...
Where are the most dangerous intersections in Grand Traverse County?
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — The most dangerous intersection in Grand Traverse County is at US-31 at West South Airport Road in Garfield Township, according to a new study by Michigan Auto Law. That intersection saw 43 total crashes and four injuries in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available, the group reported. While that number is high, it doesn’t crack the top 20 worst intersections in Michigan, however. Most of those dangerous intersections are in southeast Michigan, and all are in the southern part of the state. Grand Traverse County was the only Northern Michigan county to even make the Michigan Auto Law report, which used Michigan State Police data for the reports.
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...
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.
Grand Traverse Pavilions awarded for outstanding achievements in healthcare
A Northern Michigan nursing home was recognized for their outstanding service. The Governor’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in Healthcare was award to Grand Traverse Pavilions for improving the quality of healthcare in the region. Grand Traverse Pavilions offers independent assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation and wellness programs. Their efforts to increase flu and COVID vaccination rates amongst residents at the facility far surpassed benchmarks, landing them a spot among the top 25 facilities in michigan. CEO Gerard Bodalski said the achievement wouldn’t be possible without a committed staff.
Partial body contact advisory issued for East Bay Park Beach
The Grand Traverse County Health Department issued a Level 2 advisory after E. coli testing at East Bay Park Beach. Contact above the waist is not advised. All other beaches are Level 1 for full-body contact. GTCHD advised beachgoers to avoid swimming near storm drains, particularly during and after rain, because the water may contain E. coli and other harmful pathogens from animal feces that are washed into the drains during a storm. The risk of high E. coli levels after a rain event decreases as sunlight breaks down the bacteria in open water.
Man arrested in Traverse City for bomb threats to government buildings, police say
TRAVERSE CITY — A 33-year-old South Boardman man was arrested for making bomb threats to government buildings in Grand Traverse County. TCPD said that report came in around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, after which the governmental center and the nearby courthouses were evacuated. The man was located on TART Trail heading north into the city and arrested. There is currently no threat to the public and those buildings will resume operation as soon as tomorrow.
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