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Empire Master Planning: 'Getting to the Values'
The call is out to anyone who lives, works or plays in Empire to help steer the future growth of this increasingly popular tourism hub. The village is in the process of updating its master plan, which was adopted in 2019. Used by municipalities across the country, master plans are intended to provide long-term vision and guidance for civic officials as they adopt policies around land use, utilities, transportation and much more.
$10 million in Michigan's state budget appropriated for some water customers in Metro Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) — As part of Michigan Gov. Whitmer's 2024-25 state budget, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) says $10 million appropriated for water utility needs is a step toward providing Detroiters with consistent water.DWSD spokesperson Bryan Peckinpaugh says the $10 million is much needed."This will be available statewide; counties, cities, and community action agencies on behalf of municipalities can apply," Peckinpaugh said.Peckinpaugh said this appropriation will last for the next 18 months, and water utility assistance will continue. During a conversation with CBS News Detroit, Peckinpaugh said water assistance programs are available to those who may not be aware they...
Property Watch: Snazzy Fort Road Mansion
This "spectacular and chic" home not far from Suttons Bay offers more than 8,000 square feet of new(ish) build luxury surrounded by 30 acres of cherry orchards and vineyards. It's been on the market for a bit, but a recent development is that a new buyer can assume the current owner's mortgage at a 4.45 percent interest rate.
Three generations of Triebold's racing in AuSable River Canoe Marathon
GRAYLING -- The 76th edition of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon will take place this weekend and three generations of one family will all be on the river together. "Turbo" Tim Triebold will be competing in his 10th marathon and first since the year 2000. His son Andrew will be in his 20th race this weekend and he'll be joined in the boat by his 15-year-old daughter Nico.
Manistee Saints Playing in National Regional
For close to a century, in baseball, Semi professional baseball has been a bedrock in the city of Manistee. The Manistee Saints have provided our national pastime for the area for 90 years. It's an avenue for many local Northern Michigan to play the game they love. Those players are hoping, they will be part of a history making run.
Pensions in Michigan, Jersey City Add Bitcoin ETFs to Portfolios
The Employees’ Retirement System of Jersey City plans to allocate a small percentage of its portfolio to a Bitcoin ETF, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said Thursday in a post on the social media platform X. “The question on whether Crypto/bitcoin is here to stay is largely over,” Fulop...
Quentin Judge Strikes Gold Again the $32,000 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome CSI 3*
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 19, 2024 – Quentin Judge (USA) and HH Medarco PS started the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) season with a win during opening week of the TCHS Spring Series. They returned to familiar territory on Friday when leading off the victory gallop in the $32,000 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome CSI 3* during the third week of the summer’s Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, at Flintfields Horse Park.
Traverse City Dance Project performs at The Homestead
The Traverse City Dance Project performs at The Homestead resort near Glen Arbor on Saturday, July 27, at 7:30 pm. Pre-show begins at 6:30 pm. The group’s 2024 summer tour includes performances in in Kalkaska (Railroad Square, 3 pm) on July 28, Frankfort (Garden Theater, 7:30 pm) on July 30, Charlevoix (East Park Pavilion, 7:30 pm) on July 31, Traverse City (Rotary Square, 7:30 pm) on August 3, and the Grand Traverse Commons Historic Barns Park on August 6, from 7-10 pm.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
Destinations International Recognizes Traverse City Travel Executives for Educational Achievement
Two Traverse City Tourism executives were recognized for advanced education in the travel industry. Destinations International, the global association for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), announced Trevor Tkach (Tah-koch) and Whitney Waara earned their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification at the annual convention recently held in Tampa, Florida. The CDME...
Rite Aid stores all over Washtenaw County and most of Michigan shutting down
Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. Rite Aid has closed over 500 stores nationwide since it declared bankruptcy last fall and, according to court documents, plans to close two Ann Arbor locations, as well as those in Ypsilanti, Belleville, and South Lyon.
Michigan's Thumb is red, but St. Clair County hasn't always voted in a Republican for president
PORT HURON — The prevailing expectation in the region might be that with results in big elections, Michigan’s Thumb bleeds red. The vast majority of local partisan seats are held by Republicans, and so are state and federal representatives. ...
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
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