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Traverse City to start $17 million senior housing project on East Eighth Street
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Seniors in Traverse City will soon have a new option for what’s being called an affordable housing option. Land has been cleared and construction is about to begin on East Eighth Street in Traverse City for the future Parkview Apartments. The executive director...
'It hypes you up': Cheboygan football excited to compete in Nesbitt’s intense environment
CHEBOYGAN — A few months ago, Luke Munger met his new football coach. And right off the bat, the Cheboygan standout saw something different. “There was definitely a change in mood and energy,” Munger recalled. “He brought a whole new look. It’s needed because without energy, how are you supposed to win...
Cheboygan's Ecker, the 2024 athlete of the year, leads Daily Tribune's all-area track team
CHEBOYGAN – The Cheboygan area girls track and field season was an exciting one. Last spring, many athletes delivered in their respective events, with some even qualifying for the state finals. With the campaign now complete, here’s a look at the Daily Tribune’s 2024 all-area girls track and field team, led by...
Author Peter Wurdock to share Upper Peninsula-inspired stories at Erickson Center in Curtis
Newberry-based author and photographer Peter Wurdock will present readings and photos from his work at an event at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis. Peter's journey exploring the Upper Peninsula resulted in six books that showcase writing, poetry, and photography. He's won the Notable Book Award and is also the Upper Peninsula Poet Laureate of Luce County. He currently lives in Newberry with his two adopted greyhounds and continues to write (currently for the Newberry News).
Port Huron to Mackinac Race comes to an end
Sailboats are crossing the finish line up at Mackinac Island as the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race begins to wind down. The race got off to a slow start, being delayed nearly two hours Saturday due to lack of wind on lower Lake Huron. Wind conditions changed later in the day, giving a boost to some of the larger and faster boats in the race. The first to cross the finish line was Wizard in Class A shortly after 1pm Sunday. The leader for much of the race was Maverick, who also won the Chicago to Mackinac Race, but had to withdraw due to a mast failure. As of Monday morning, much of the fleet was in a line between Mackinac Island and Rogers City. The remaining boats are expected to finish Monday afternoon.
Tire blowout causes semi truck rollover crash on US 31
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hesperia man suffered minor injuries in a semi truck rollover crash on US 31 near M 20 Thursday, July 18, around 5:45 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was driving northbound on US 31...
Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for donations of "$45m per month"
During Donald Trump's speech at Grand Rapids in Michigan on July 20, the former US President thanked X / Twitter owner Elon Musk for his contribution of "$45m a month".In his first rally since his assassination attempt after a number of speeches at the Republican National Convention, Trump boasted about Musk's financial support to his campaign.It comes soon after Musk endorsed Trump amid reports he had created a super PAC (political action committee, a tax-exempt organisation) to pledge millions and millions a month to his campaign.During the rally, Trump said: "Elon endorsed me the other day, and I read, I...
Whitmer says she's focused on MI, ‘excited’ to see who Harris picks as VP
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke exclusively to 7 News Detroit on Monday afternoon, doubling down on her commitment to Michigan and talking about her support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Michigan Olympian could become the pride of Samoa in Paris
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Alex Rose holds his son Aleki in his lap, near the symbol of his later father tattooed above his heart. Rose’s father Ross Rose came to the United States from Samoa at the age of 19, bearing a guitar and a dream. “To...
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
MI Snack Competition seeks UP snack makers to enter
PORT HURON, Mich. (WLUC) - The biggest snack competition in America is looking for U.P. entries. The MI Snack Competition is an annual contest that aims to shine a light on some of Michigan’s lesser-known snack companies. Each company will face off in categories such as confectionary creations, crunchy cravings, sweet sensations, and mindful munchies.
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
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